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March IDEA Cafe: Volunteers in the Age of IDEA

In this age of IDEA being at the forefront of many garden's priorities, IDEA principles are being introduced to various facets of public gardens, including volunteer programs. Join this session to hear from staff at gardens that are working to bring...

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3/1/22
Indigenous farmers are ‘rematriating’ centuries-old seeds to plant a movement

Learn how heirloom plants from museums and seed banks are being reconnected with their original tribal stewards for cultural preservation and food security.

by Kalen Goodluck. 

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2/28/22
How Native Cultivars Affect Pollinators

 

Native plant species are often recommended to provide optimal foraging and nesting habitats for pollinators and other wildlife. The growing demand for native plants, coupled with the horticulture industry’s desire for plants with unique...

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2/28/22
Urban Agriculture Resilience Program 2022 Q&A Webinar

The United States Botanic Garden and the American Public Gardens Association are accepting applications for 2022 Urban Agriculture Resilience Program awards to support...

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2/25/22
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Ask an Expert: Directors of Horticulture

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Director of Horticulture at a public garden? Join us for a conversation with four Directors of Horticulture from gardens large and small across the United States. Learn more about their backgrounds and...

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2/24/22
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Been There, Done That: Digital Asset Management Systems

Join this webinar to hear more about Digital Asset Management Systems and how they have been implemented and utilized at public gardens.  

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Blackbaud 

 

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2/22/22
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February Lunch and Learn: Sustainable Growing Media

This lunch and learn will cover ingredients of sustainable soils and growing mediums, and benefits to using these soils in commercial horticulture settings to grow vegetables. Information on fertilizer interactions will also be covered.

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2/16/22
BHS: Preventing Slips and Falls at Public Gardens

Wet weather can be a nuisance as it usually means being trapped inside and dealing with wet messes tracked in by visitors, vendors and staff. Moreover, the wet walking surfaces these conditions create present a serious slipping hazard for you, your...

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2/14/22
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Presenting to a Broad Audience

Learn how to format a presentation to be accessible and engaging to a broader audience. This webinar is required for presenters at the Placemaking Symposium, Finance and Operations Symposium, and the Annual Conference. 
 

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2/10/22
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Been There, Done That: Learning Management Systems

Thinking about implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) but not sure where to start? Join this webinar to hear perspectives from garden education professionals about how they selected their LMS, why their garden needed an LMS in the first place...

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2/9/22
Failure is not an Option: How Nonprofit Boards Can Support Leaders of Color

For nonprofits who are now hiring new executive leaders of color, here are some steps to take—and pitfalls to avoid—to ensure a successful leadership transition.

As capacity-building consultants to the social sector, we regularly support...

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2/8/22
Native Pollinator Garden Recipe Cards

These regionally specific Native Pollinator Garden Recipe Cards are designed with easy to follow guidelines for creating home pollinator gardens that provide diverse and colorful herbaceous floral displays and resources across growing seasons. The...

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1/27/22
Words to avoid—2022 edition

A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that...

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1/27/22
Museums in the Year Ahead: How Cultural Organizations are Envisioning Digital Engagement, Hybrid Models, and Innovation in 2022 and Beyond

As museums continue to navigate the sweeping ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as envision the future of the cultural industry, it's clear that digital considerations will remain critical. In particular, terms like “hybrid” and “phygital...

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1/27/22
On-Demand: The Triple Bottom Line and Other Tools for Sustainable Decision-Making | Sustainability Index Series

Join us during this Sustainability Index Series webinar to hear how three different organizations are making decisions through the lens of sustainability. Glenda Abney, Interim Vice President, Education and Director, EarthWays Center with Missouri...

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1/26/22
How 21 Museums and Cultural Organizations Engaged with NFTs in 2021

For the last year, the digital art ecosystem has been abuzz with talk of NFTs. Digital artists, crypto entrepreneurs, and digitally-minded museums have moved to adapt to the potentially seismic shift brought on by the rising trade in digital artworks...

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1/7/22
10 Instagram Best Practices for Nonprofits

With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. According to the Open Data Project, of the 89% of nonprofits worldwide that use social media in their digital marketing and fundraising...

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1/7/22
Potentially Problematic Common Names in North American Public Gardens

 The Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy (PNT) Community of the American Public Gardens Association, in conjunction with the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL), has created a resource contextualizing plant common names in use today...

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12/17/21
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January Lunch & Learn: Intensive Vegetable Growing

The days of growing vegetables in long rows with generous space between are long gone! Intensive growing practice in agriculture refers to increasing the productivity of a growing space – allowing higher yields out of smaller spaces, reducing labor...

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12/15/21

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