We are in a new era for garden leadership, innovation, and advocacy that extends beyond the garden walls and enters the urban forest. Gardens have evolved from collections-based management to powerhouses for conservation, scientific research, and education. As urban environments become larger and more densely populated, public gardens have an increased opportunity to enhance the lives of people and contribute to their greater communities.
This session will cover the critical importance of urban greening and community forestry and the impactful contributions our public gardens can make as partners in the creation of improved, equitable, and climate-resilient urban forests. Regardless of the size of your garden, you can draw on your organization's expertise in horticulture, education, and community engagement to contribute to the improvement of the urban forest.
Presenters will share case studies of urban forest initiatives and associated opportunities for job training and developing leadership pathways in this field. Learn how gardens have funded and implemented a variety of partnership models in urban forestry-focused efforts. These efforts empower gardens to build commUNITY as they engage deeply with and pursue mutual goals alongside other nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, universities, and the nursery & landscape industry.
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Presenters:
Jessica Farmer, Adult Education & Communications Supervisor, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and co-chair, Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners;
Emily Griswold, Director of GATEways Horticulture and Teaching Gardens, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, and Board Member, Tree Davis;
Greg Levine, Co-Executive Director & Chief Program Officer, Trees Atlanta;
Amanda Wood, Urban Community Forester, Holden Forests & Gardens
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This session may be eligible for International Society of Arboriculture Continuing Education credits pending approval.
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Plant Conservation & Curation Track sponsored by IrisBG Collection Management;
Public Engagement Track sponsored by The Great Grow Along
We are in a new era for garden leadership, innovation, and advocacy that extends beyond the garden walls and enters the urban forest. Gardens have evolved from collections-based management to powerhouses for conservation, scientific research, and education. As urban environments become larger and more densely populated, public gardens have an increased opportunity to enhance the lives of people and contribute to their greater communities.
This session will cover the critical importance of urban greening and community forestry and the impactful contributions our public gardens can make as partners in the creation of improved, equitable, and climate-resilient urban forests. Regardless of the size of your garden, you can draw on your organization's expertise in horticulture, education, and community engagement to contribute to the improvement of the urban forest.
Presenters will share case studies of urban forest initiatives and associated opportunities for job training and developing leadership pathways in this field. Learn how gardens have funded and implemented a variety of partnership models in urban forestry-focused efforts. These efforts empower gardens to build commUNITY as they engage deeply with and pursue mutual goals alongside other nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, universities, and the nursery & landscape industry.
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Presenters:
Jessica Farmer, Adult Education & Communications Supervisor, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and co-chair, Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners;
Emily Griswold, Director of GATEways Horticulture and Teaching Gardens, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, and Board Member, Tree D ...
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