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  • Thursday, May 7, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – A Conversation on Black in the Garden, Online

    Join the American Horticultural Society and Colah B. Tawkin, creator of podcast Black in the Garden, for a conversation reflecting on the podcast’s highlights and impact, the future of horticultural communication, insights on land stewardship and farming heritage, and all things Black and botanical.

    Colah B. Tawkin, creator of Black in the Garden, is a ‘plantrepreneur’, podcaster, and the guide to all things Black and botanical. Since 2019, she has produced more than 150 episodes about farming heritage, food sovereignty, cooperative economics, and land stewardship. Black in the Garden has been distributed by the NPR podcast network in production at WABE Studios in Atlanta, GA. The show has reached over 100 countries, serving a global audience with top ratings and multiple-year features on Apple Podcasts Black History Month Collection. Colah has collaborated with the Smithsonian Gardens, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Atlanta Botanical Garden. She has given TEDx talks, been honored as a Cultivator of Celebration by Cornell Botanic Gardens, and been commissioned by The Atlanta History Center to curate The Botanical Black History podcast series.

    $15 for AHS members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.ahsgardening.org

  • Thursday, February 6, 7:00 pm Eastern – Celebrating Black Contributions Through Art and Nature, Online

    The Speaker Series at New England Botanic Garden features a dynamic range of authors, experts, and thought leaders sharing their insights on topics such as horticulture, gardening, conservation, and environmental sustainability. These engaging talks and lectures offer valuable knowledge for both seasoned gardening enthusiasts and those new to the world of plants and ecologically-minded horticulture. Each event provides an opportunity to learn from leading voices in the field and connect with a community of individuals passionate about the natural world. In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, New England Botanic Garden’s IDEA Committee is hosting a FREE series of online webinars. Between tuning in for this engaging lineup of talks, be sure to visit the Garden during February and March to explore selections from our Horticultural Heroes exhibit, a portrait collection that spotlights diverse leaders, activists, and innovators who have advanced the art and science of horticulture.

    On February 6 at 7, Black in the Garden podcast creator Colah B. Tawkin guides attendees through the rich narratives of the Garden’s Horticultural Heroes exhibit, bringing history to life in an innovative and interactive way. Register at https://nebg.org/speakers-series/