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  • Native Plant Trust Awarded Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation

    Native Plant Trust, formerly known as New England Wild Flower Society, announces it is one of the first organizations in the world awarded Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). BGCI’s Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation recognizes botanic institutions with significant conservation impact and with work that supports local, national or global conservation goals.

    “Plant conservation is a core part of our mission at Native Plant Trust. We are honored to be among the first organizations recognized by BGCI for high professional standards and for achievements in our plant conservation program,” Executive Director Debbi Edelstein said. “The new Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation provides an important framework for strengthening conservation initiatives and enhancing collaboration on policies throughout the worldwide network.”

    BGCI accreditation ensures that gardens adhere to international standards. The Advanced Practitioner Accreditation includes a Conservation Collections Assessment by BGCI, and applications are reviewed through a rigorous external review process that culminates with an endorsement by members of BGCI’s international Advisory Council, a global leadership forum for botanic gardens comprising 30 garden directors from six continents.

  • Native Plant Trust – New Name, Deep Roots

    The New England Wild Flower Society has a big announcement. Since its founding in 1900 as the Society for the Protection of Native Plants, it has had four names.

    “In 2019 we are ready for one that is better aligned with our mission, our impact…and our roots. After a great deal of research and careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that New England Wild Flower Society is now Native Plant Trust – Conserving and promoting New England’s native plants. Our new name more accurately reflects our mission and our achievements in conservation, horticulture, and education. The tagline is an abbreviated version of our mission statement and communicates our geographic focus. We are grateful to our board, staff, volunteers, and members who helped us throughout the process, and we are excited to share this news with our supporters across the region and around the world.

    For a full description of the history of the organization, visit the exciting new website, www.nativeplanttrust.org