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ENHANCE YOUR DEVELOPMENT

The Communities provide networking, learning, and growth opportunities for our members by connecting them with their peers who have similar interests and goals. Community members engage with one another by utilizing online discussion boards, digital resource libraries, and both virtual and in-person meetings and events. With over 20 Communities, covering topics ranging from Arts & Exhibitions to Membership to Plant Collections and beyond, there is truly a space (or two) for everyone.

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Communities make it easy to learn from and share with your peers.
Check out our full list of Professional Communities below. Join just one or join a bunch!

Online Professional Development
2019 Session
Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy Community

Arts & Exhibitions, College & University Gardens, Design & Planning, Development & Membership, Education, Emerging Professionals, Finance & Operations, Food & Agriculture, Guest Services, Historic Landscapes, Horticulture, Greenhouses, & Facilities, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA), International Gardens, Marketing & Communications, Mentorship Forum, Native Plants, Plant Collections, Plant Conservation, Plan Nomenclature & Taxonomy, Small Gardens, Technology & Innovation Professionals (TIPS), and Volunteers.


Your login information for the Community platform is the same as your Association Member login.

Need More Help getting started?

Use the below resources to help you choose which Community (or Communities) to join.

REFER TO OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACKS

Professional Development Tracks

Our Professional Development Tracks reflect many of the Association’s Communities. Learning more about these Tracks can help you find the Communities which are best suited to your areas of interest or expertise. 

CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY LEADER

CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY LEADER

View our list of Community Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Association Staff Liaisons to speak with someone directly about a Community. 

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF COMMUNITIES

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF COMMUNITIES

Check out our full list of Communities and their descriptions to learn more and decide which Communities align with your area of expertise or interests. To log in, you’ll use the same username and password as your Association Membership login.