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Recently Attended Conferences and Presentations

November 8-9, 2007 | APGA GIS/IT Symposium

Jackie Bergquist attended a conference hosted by APGA on November 8th and 9th regarding the use of Geographical Information Systems/Information Technology in Public Gardens. The symposium was sponsored by the ESRI Conservation Program in partnership with Missouri Botanical Garden, UC Davis Arboretum, and the Zoological Society of San Diego. There were many topics covered throughout the conference in hands-on training sessions with GIS software, and in lectures given by professionals using GIS in their organizations. The role of GIS in plant collection management, infrastructure management, and education/interpretation was the focus of the two day symposium.

October 18-21, 2007 | Diversersifying the Volunteer Program

Tee Jay Boudreau and Keri Leymaster traveled to Houston, TX to attend the biennial APGA Volunteer Interaction Workshop, "Diversifying the Volunteer Program”, graciously hosted by The Mercer Arboretum and The Shangri-La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. This three-day conference focused on many topics related to public garden volunteer management. Members of the APGA Volunteer Management Committee shared stories of successful practices and potential pitfalls through a mixture of lectures and interactive workshops geared towards both the seasoned volunteer managers and those new to the field.

October 3-5, 2007 | APGA Plant Collections Symposium

First Year Fellows Matthew Quirey and Dan Burcham traveled to Boston, Massachusetts for the American Public Garden Association's Plant Collections Symposium from October 3 - 5, 2007. The two-day symposium focused on planning and developing plant collections policies, mapping and labeling techniques, and data management systems. Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Arnold Arboretum both supported the event by providing staff experts and opening their institutions for both tours and lectures. It was a great time to meet several professionals in the field and discuss current collections issues.