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For many public gardens there are times when you need to transport larger groups;
whether that be a tour to local gardens, attending a conference, shuttling staff around
your facilities, or use for a summer day camps.
For many public gardens there are times when you need to transport larger groups;
whether that be a tour to local gardens, attending a conference, shuttling staff around
your facilities, or use for a summer day camps.
Go Public Gardens Days is the Association’s annual celebration of public gardens from the Friday before to the Sunday after Mother’s Day, May 12-21, 2023.
Learn about how the Association will promote the days, what your garden can do to help...
Join the Association's membership team to learn more about the Better Homes & Gardens affinity program. We will discuss the program and field questions and concerns related to recent changes made to this benefit that is available to our...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month as designated by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety
issues on the roads today. Distracted drivers aren’t just a...
Recognizing your volunteers goes beyond National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023), but it's a good place to start! Finding regular and creative ways to say "Thank You" can go a long way towards building loyalty, retaining talent, and supporting your...
National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It's a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. This year National Pollinator Week is June 19th-25th...
This site by Wild Ones provides practical, educationally-sound information on native landscaping developed specifically for first-time native plant gardeners looking for help getting started.
The site also features a growing number of free,...
Deadline for submission: July 31, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) funds expeditions to arrange germplasm exchanges with foreign genebanks. Germplasm exchange...
Deadline for all exploration proposals: July 31, 2023
Deadline for draft proposals (foreign explorations only): May 31, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research...
Have you ever wondered what the development director at your garden is working on all the time? Is it all about planning lavish parties and ferrying important people around on golf carts? Join us for a conversation with experts who work in development...
Speaker Gerald Dieleman, Senior Director, Horticulture at Assiniboine Park Conservancy, will share with you an introduction to The Leaf and the new Outdoor Gardens of the Leaf at Assiniboine Park. How The Leaf is plays a role in connecting people to...
An organization’s culture is only as strong as its commitment to its workforce, and as public gardens start to create a culture of inclusivity we need to learn how to support our new workforce. How can we attract and hire diverse candidates to...
Read this issue of Public Garden here.
Focal Points
Urban Agriculture Resilience Program
Creating Livable Cities
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In case you missed it in December! LaManda Joy, Co-Founder of The Great Grow Along, is back to discuss the upcoming Virtual Garden Festival, which is taking place from March 10 to March 19, 2023! In addition to this amazing - and free - event that may...
How do we get an entire cultural organization on-board with accessibility and inclusion? For every organization this looks different: whether it’s forming an internal IDEA committee, senior leadership with personal community connections, passionate...
In gardens where woody plants abound, arborists are key members of our horticultural teams- whether they're on staff full time or consult as needed. They help to care for sick trees and damaged trees, but they also keep healthy trees healthy...and so...
Have you considered ways you can make your presentation organized, engaging, and accessible for variable learners? Join accessibility and inclusion educator Katie Samson for a step-by-step guide to building a presentation you can be proud of. Adult...
For public gardens serious about diversifying their organizations and becoming places of belonging for all, board diversification is a key step in transitioning from being places of exclusivity to inclusivity. In this Café, join our panel of executive...
