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  • Friday, July 17 – 2026 Woody Plant Conference

    Join fellow gardeners, designers, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts for the 2026 Woody Plant Conference at Scott Arboretum & Gardens on Friday, July 17.

    This full-day conference brings together leading voices in horticulture, ecology, arboriculture, and landscape design to explore woody plants that thrive in the Mid-Atlantic region and how we can use them more thoughtfully and effectively in our landscapes. Topics include climate-adapted tree selection, invasive species, edible landscapes, beech leaf disease, oak ecology, and international garden design perspectives.

    Featured speakers include:

    • Jenna Bachman, Gardens & Grounds Manager at Awbury Arboretum
    • Melissa Finley, Thain Senior Curator of Woody Plants and Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden Curator at the New York Botanical Garden
    • Eliza Greenman, Savanna Institute
    • Oliver López, bilingual environmental educator, naturalist, and visual storyteller
    • Patrick McGinty, Garden Manager at Stoneleigh: a natural garden
    • Kevin Parris, Instructor of Horticulture, and the Arboretum Director at Spartanburg Community College
    • Kevin Philip Williams, Manager of Horticulture at Denver Botanic Gardens

    For complete information and registration details visit https://www.woodyplantconference.org/

  • Thursday, May 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Shrublands of the American West, Online

    Shrublands exist all around us, thriving in almost any environmental condition, from the desiccating sunshine of the endless sagebrush steppe to the deep, private shade of moist forests. These diverse and inspiring ecosystems serve as perfect models for our gardens. Beyond their inherent beauty, they provide nurturing habitats, demonstrate resilience in the face of a changing climate, and offer a challenge to conventional garden-making through their intense aesthetics and obscured intentions. Join the American Horticultural Society and coauthor Michael Guidi of Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands to explore a glorious spectrum of wild shrublands and discover the philosophies and design strategies for bringing these magnificent plant communities into your home garden.

    Michael Guidi is the Manager of Horticulture Research Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens, where he integrates scientific research, ecological theory, and practical horticulture to promote resilient plant choices and landscape strategies. His work spans a wide range of topics, including plant breeding, plant tissue culture, direct-seeded vegetation, and green infrastructure. An advocate for dynamic, self-sustaining gardens, he demonstrates how thoughtful planting design can enhance biodiversity, bolster ecological resilience, and improve human well-being. In 2024, he coauthored Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Plantings Inspired by Wild Shrublands, a book that explores the biology, philosophical foundations, and landscape potential of shrubland habitats worldwide. Michael holds a master’s degree in Ecology from Colorado State University.

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

  • Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5 – Elemental: American Public Gardens Association 2025 Conference

    Registration is now open for the 2025 American Public Gardens Association Conference, Elemental. Hosted by the Denver Botanic Gardens June 2 – 5, celebrate and help shape the Elemental role public gardens play in today’s increasingly inter-connected world. Early Bird Deadline April 4, Regular Rate April 5 – May 16, and onsite Registration on June 1. Register HERE

  • Tuesday, April 26 – Saturday, May 7 – Garden of the Gods: A Springtime Journey to the Greek Islands

    The Denver Botanic Gardens Center for Global Initiatives offers trips that traverse continents. Space is limited for all trips. COVID-19 vaccinations required for all participants. On April 26 – May 7, travel to the Garden of the Gods: A Springtime Journey to the Greek Islands. Greece in spring is a magical experience. It’s the time of the year when the entire country becomes a vast natural garden. Greece is home to a stunning number of plant species, comprising the richest flora in Europe. More than 6,000 species thrive in the country, of which about 10 percent are endemic and can be found nowhere else in the world. On this springtime journey we will witness the beautiful display of wildflowers that cover the land among ancient sites, old villages and notable islands. Host is Dr. Sarada Krishnan, director of horticulture and center for global initiatives at the Gardens. : $5,990 per adult, double occupancy. Single room supplement: $790. Call Thalassa Journeys at 866-633-3611 or email Reservations@ThalassaJourneys.com. For the complete itinerary and details visit https://www.botanicgardens.org/our-impact/trips-travel

  • Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Water Conservation in the Face of Climate Change, Online

    This Berkshire Botanical Garden lecture on January 14 at 6 pm features Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, Director of Marketing and Social Responsibility at Denver Botanic Gardens. Like much of the West, Denver has a unique and evolving relationship to potable water. Outdoor water use accounts for more than half of Denver’s water consumption. Learn how Denver Botanic Garden is committed to showcasing beautiful gardens appropriate for a semi-arid climate while advancing water-efficient gardening and agriculture principles through educational programs and partnerships with like-minded organizations. Jennifer will discuss Denver Botanic Garden’s work on water conservation in the face of climate change and their mission-driven approach to community impact. 

    Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd has worked on water issues locally, nationally and internationally. She is the Director of Marketing and Social Responsibility at Denver Botanic Gardens, where she drives sustainability-oriented programming, partnerships and communications. She is also the co-director of the One World One Water (OWOW) Center, a joint initiative of the Gardens and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Prior to coming to the Gardens in 2011, Jennifer worked for Rain Bird, where she spearheaded the company’s global CSR initiatives. Jennifer is a board member of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, has served on the board of the American Public Gardens Association and was the co-organizer for the 2011 International Water Forum at the United Nations. Jennifer has an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, an MA in Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

    $10 for BBG members, $15 for nonmembers. Advance registration required. https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/water-conservation-face-climate-change

  • Thursday, July 11 – Saturday, July 13 – National Children & Youth Garden Symposium

    The American Horticultural Society celebrates  garden-based teaching and learning at the National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, taking place Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado.  Registration opens this month,  April, 2013.  The event will feature keynote addresses by children’s gardening experts, tours of inspiring local gardens, and more than 50 educational sessions.  On July 10, participants can select from two pre-symposium tours.  One will visit the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Wyoming.  The other will take attendees on a behind the scenes tour of three Denver-area school gardens that are part of the Denver Urban Gardens network. For more information, visit www.ahs.org/ncygs or call 703-768-5700, x 137.

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