June 6-10, 2016 Miami, FL
Hosted by: Block Botanical Gardens
Gifford Arboretum
Naples Botanical Garden
Botanic Gardens at Kona Kai Resort
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
National Tropical Botanic Garden — The Kampong
Fruit and Spice Park
Mounts Botanical Garden Montgomery Botanical Center
Pinecrest Gardens
USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticultural Research Station Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Wertheim Conservatory
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New perspectives breathe fresh life into everything we do. With public gardens, new perspectives can mean the difference between urban lots becoming indispensable green spaces, food oases or wasted spaces. Plant species can thrive from innovative conservation efforts or wane, finding or losing new ground. How can we take fresh ideas and put them into positive action in our own public gardens? What small steps will help us plant for tomorrow? What big new ideas are needed to confront the challenges of our ever-changing future? The answers to these questions are at the heart of the 2016 APGA Annual Conference. To plant the seeds for our future, we will cultivate and fertilize fresh ideas for the success of our public gardens, together. Turn your novel approaches to gardening, education, research and engagement into motivating sessions or workshops. Get a new spin on Miami-area gardens, and public gardens everywhere, through creative tours and events. Gardens large and small will help shape our weeklong conference experience. Join us, lend your new perspectives, and contribute to the new look of public gardening at the American Public Gardening Association’s 2016 Annual Conference held in Miami, FL June 6-10, 2016.
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s one of America’s most popular vacation destinations, Miami has something to offer practically everyone—from pristine beaches to Caribbean-influenced music, exciting cuisine, diverse culture, beautiful natural areas, renowned museums, and gardens, gardens, gardens! In fact, South Florida’s rich history and subtropical climate has inspired many distinct botanic gardens and arboreta —each with their own plant collections, styles, and stories. This year’s event will be hosted by no less than 13 APGA member organizations, representing a diverse slice of regional public gardens—from the European-inspired grandeur of Vizcaya, to the exotic edibles of Fruit and Spice Park, and the exceptional palm and cycad collection at Montgomery Botanical Center. Join us for a taste of our host gardens’ horticultural wealth.
Miami is ranked as one of the cleanest cities in the US, due to its broad, sweeping green spaces, clean air, and innovative recycling programs. It is also listed as one of the richest US cities, so significant investments have been made towards its spectacular skyline, 800+ parks, and tourism industry. Celebrated as one of the “tastiest towns in the US” by Southern Living magazine, Miami is famous for its cafecitos (Cuban coffee), mojitos, and platano maduro (sweet plantain) ice cream. With over 150 ethnicities representing its diverse and varied culture, you can find practically any cuisine in the city. The top-rated luxury hotel Intercontinental Miami is situated in the heart of downtown—offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Designed by famed architect Pietro Belluschi and built in 1982, its opulent marblelined lobby is built around an 18-foot travertine sculpture by Henry Moore. Many nearby attractions beckon: South Beach, the Miami Design District, Coconut Grove, and Bayside Marketplace are a few of the exciting spots located just minutes away. And within the hotel, five unique and exciting dining options are offered as well as a pool and in-house spa. We are excited to welcome you to the 2016 Annual Conference “Changing Perspectives: Planting for the Future”. Connect with others, share your innovative ideas, and prepare to be inspired. We’ll see you in Miami. Don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses!
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A naturally rich, century-old residential fruit grove featuring brick pathways that access dramatic plant groupings Block Botanical Gardens Block Botanical Gardens (Miami, Florida) showcase subtropical gardens with abundant subtropical plant life derived from six continents, all thriving in a naturally rich, century-old residential fruit grove featuring brick pathways that access dramatic plant groupings grown to their greatest natural potential. Ornamental plant specimens of extraordinarily high horticultural merit that compare favorably among the finest seen in the world are sustained by Dr. Jeff Block’s practice of “The Art and Science of Nurturing Nature®.”
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Botanic Gardens at Kona Kai Resort One of only two botanic gardens in the continental US tropic zone, The Botanic Gardens at Kona Kai is unique in that it is a botanic garden that invites visitors to stay overnight, experiencing the Gardens 24/7. Over 360 tropical species on grounds overlooking Everglades National Park, our gardens serve as the basis for a daily educational program where visitors are shown “why plants matter” through our unique TYUP™ program.
Our gardens serve as the basis for a daily educational program where visitors are shown “why plants matter”.
Hosting over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts, and other commercially important plants from around the world.
A quiet garden sanctuary where the trunks of almost 100 palm species sprout up from only a 2.6-acre area.
Fruit and Spice Park
Gifford Arboretum
The Preston B. Bird/ Mary Heinlein, Fruit & Spice Park is a unique 37-acre subtropical botanical garden located in far South Miami-Dade County. The Park hosts over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts, and other commercially important plants from around the world. Collections include over 150 mango varieties, bananas, 70+ bamboo varieties and other exotic edibles. Visitors are invited to munch at our tasting counter or enjoy lunch at the Mango Cafe.
Named for Dr. John C. Gifford, the first graduate forester in the United States and an expert on tropical woods at the University of Miami, The Gifford Arboretum is run by the Department of Biology and the Friends of the Gifford Arboretum Committee which consists of faculty, students, administrators, and community members. It is a collection of important trees and plants that have been assembled for the purposes of education and research. Visitors are permitted (and encouraged!) to freely visit the collection for self-guided tours or guided tours and lectures that are conducted throughout the school year.
Comprised of a collection of important trees and plants that have been assembled for the purposes of education and research.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden Nestled in the heart of South Beach sits a quiet garden sanctuary where the trunks of almost 100 palm species sprout up from only a 2.6-acre area to overlook the surrounding urban landscape. Situated between the tranquil Collins Canal (where kayakers and paddle boarders can be seen gliding by) and the bustling pedestrian shopping plaza on Lincoln Road, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden preserves a small remnant of green space enjoyed for free by locals and visitors year-round.
MBC advances botanical research, conserves rare species, and educates the community. Mounts Botanical Gardens
Montgomery Botanical Center
The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a 14 acre urban oasis, graced with tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. These plants are immersed in well groomed and beautiful compositions throughout and include natives, exotic trees, plants of well being, palms, orchids, tropical fruit trees, edibles and much more. Through MBG’s exceptional educational programs and events as well as our affiliation with UF IFAS this public garden offers everything about gardening in South Florida.
Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC) is the living legacy of Robert and Nell Montgomery. Housed on their original 120acre Coral Gables estate, the independent nonprofit botanical center houses one of the largest and finest collections of palms and cycads and is devoted to advancing the science of tropical botany. MBC advances botanical research, conserves rare species, and educates the community through workshops, lectures, publications, and tours of its scientific plant collections, and it keeps living specimens from wild plant populations worldwide.
A 14 acre urban oasis, graced with tropical and subtropical plants from around the world.
Naples Botanical Garden Founded in 1993 by a group of eight Naples residents, Naples Botanical Garden is creating a world-class paradise that combines delightful cultivated tropical gardens with beautifully restored natural habitats. In 2000, a gift from the Kapnick Family enabled the purchase of an extraordinary 170-acre site with seven different habitats just south of Old Naples. The garden connects people and plants through display, education, conservation and science and will serve as a community gathering place and an exceptional venue for exploring our natural world as well as enjoying special events, traveling exhibitions, and performances.
A world-class paradise that combines delightful cultivated tropical gardens with beautifully restored natural habitats.
The Kampong contains a wide array of tropical fruit cultivars and flowering trees.
National Tropical Botanic Garden — The Kampong Located on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, Florida, The Kampong contains a wide array of tropical fruit cultivars and flowering trees. Named for the Malay or Javanese word for a village or cluster of houses, some of the first plantings at The Kampong were introduced from Indo-Malaysia by the renowned explorer/ horticulturist, Dr. David Fairchild, who owned the property in the early 1900s. The collections were expanded and diversified by the next owner, who eventually gifted the garden to the National Tropical Botanic Garden (NTBG). The Kampong serves as the mainland campus for the NTBG’s educational courses, as a living classroom used by universities and colleges for botany and horticulture courses, and is a popular spot for plant enthusiasts of all ages. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticultural Research Station supports the agricultural industries in the southern areas of the United States. Pinecrest Gardens Pinecrest Gardens, South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park, features over 1,000 varieties of rare and exotic tropical plants and palm trees in a native tropical hardwood and cypress setting. The dramatic landscape, enhanced with natural streams, sinkholes, caves and fissures, provides a breathtaking backdrop to the historically designated structures and buildings.
Over 1,000 varieties of rare and exotic tropical plants and palm trees are featured.
The USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticultural Research Station (locally known as “Chapman Field”) The mission of the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station is to support the agricultural industries in the southern areas of the United States by providing environmentally sound research on: (1) the genetics of tropical and subtropical fruit and ornamental crops; (2) the interdiction and control/eradication of exotic plant insect pests; and (3) developing a potting mix from construction debris, biosolids, and organic composts with improved water holding and ion-exchange capacities to reduce the quantity and improve the quality of wastewater from nursery irrigation operations.
The Wertheim Conservatory features tropical plants with ornamental or ethnobotanical value. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Surrounded by a lush subtropical forest, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens resides in the Coconut Grove area of South Miami and was built between 1914 and 1922 as the winter estate of James Deering. The Main House and formal gardens appear as a dreamlike vision next to the shores of Biscayne Bay. Designed to resemble the country estates of the Veneto region of northern Italy, Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are among the most evocative and elaborate of their kind in the United States and are comprised of a series of outdoor rooms, each with its own distinct character.
Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are among the most evocative and elaborate of their kind in the United States.
Wertheim Conservatory The Wertheim Conservatory was the vision of Herbert & Nicole Wertheim, who donated funds for the construction of the Conservatory in 1990. It was completed and formally dedicated in 1997 and features tropical plants with ornamental or ethnobotanical value. The Wertheim Conservatory is used for teaching FIU classes, but it is also open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
themes & perspectives This year, the APGA conference tracks have a new perspective! With broader themes to allow for greater overlap between disciplines, six new tracks will elevate the work of our professional section communities and offer all participants the opportunity to increase their fields of vision.
The Living Landscape
Collecting and Conserving
Climate Change & Sustainability
Our gardens are defined by many diverse factors, to include history, art and design, plant selection, best horticultural practices, and sustainable landscapes and facilities. What makes your gardens and landscapes come alive? What sets them apart? The garden, in all its essence, is the foundation of this track.
Public gardens work on the leading edge to gain the greatest conservation value for plant collections. Preparing for immediate and long-range future change requires strength of vision and offers opportunities for great innovation. How is your garden a champion for the plant kingdom? Bring your questions and proposed solutions.
Climate change poses an existential threat to the flora and ecosystems public gardens showcase and conserve.
Targeted Sections
From conservation-directed horticulture and operational sustainability practices to addressing scientific and botanical literacy to building ecological and community resilience, public gardens are called to show leadership. How is your garden addressing these challenges?
• Horticulture, Greenhouses, and Facilities (HGF)
• Plant Conservation
Targeted Sections
• Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy
• All Sections
• Arts & Exhibitions
• Plant Collections
Targeted Sections • Historic Landscapes
• Green Buildings and Landscapes • Native Plants • Design and Planning
Education & Science
Making Money, Making Friends
Planting for the Future
Public gardens bring science to life for so many audiences, with interpretation and education programs that impact communities in and outside of the garden gates. Share your successes and missteps: from ushering teachers or volunteers out of their comfort zones to providing deep, hands-on learning for pre-K through college students and beyond.
Effective outreach and collaboration are at the heart of every successful public garden. Good partnerships, whether with the public, your member base, sponsors or other institutions, bring more opportunities for outreach and funding. How have your institutional friendships and collaborations enriched your gardens? What creative means have you applied towards strengthening your partnering supports and financial security?
Strong, successful leadership, at all levels, will take an institution and its staff to new heights. Fostering organizational excellence is at the heart of this track. How do you cultivate good leadership? What steps have you taken towards making your garden the best it can be, now and for the future?
Targeted Sections • College & University Gardens • Volunteer Engagement • Education
Targeted Sections • Development & Membership • Marketing & Communications • Small Gardens
Targeted Sections • All Sections
program selection committee Are you looking for the right panelist to provide needed perspective for your session idea? Are you wondering if any other gardens have a program or innovation like yours? The Program Selection Committee members are experienced in a variety of public garden disciplines and are available to help members in designing and creating sessions and workshops for any track. These professionals are available to help you. Do not hesitate to contact them to make your conference program a huge success!
THE LIVING LANDSCAPE Melissa Burdick Director of Horticulture Lauritzen Gardens (402) 346-4002 m.burdick@omahabotanicalgardens.org Karen Daubmann Associate Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Engagement The New York Botanical Garden
Jon Peter Curator and Manager of Plant Documentation Royal Botanical Gardens 905-527-1158 (1-800-694-4769), ext.#539 jpeter@rbg.ca Tom Smarr Director of Horticulture Friends of the High Line
(718) 817-8535 kdaubmann@nybg.org
(212) 206-9922 Thomas.Smarr@thehighline.org
Neil Gerlowski Executive Director Vallarta Botanical Garden
Susan Wagner Program Selection Committee Chair Vice President of Education and Information The Morton Arboretum
(322) 223-6182 neil@vbgardens.org
(630) 719-2407 swagner@mortonarb.org
COLLECTING & CONSERVING Melissa Burdick Director of Horticulture Lauritzen Gardens (402) 346-4002 m.burdick@omahabotanicalgardens.org Erin McKeon Public Programs Manager Chanticleer Foundation (610) 687-4163 ext. 115 emckeon@chanticleergarden.org
Jon Peter Curator and Manager of Plant Documentation Royal Botanical Gardens 905-527-1158 (1-800-694-4769), ext.#539 jpeter@rbg.ca Tom Smarr Director of Horticulture Friends of the High Line (212) 206-9922 Thomas.Smarr@thehighline.org
CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY Tim Kenny Director of Education Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (952) 443-1448 kenny003@umn.edu Erin McKeon Public Programs Manager Chanticleer Foundation (610) 687-4163 ext. 115 emckeon@chanticleergarden.org
Jon Peter Curator and Manager of Plant Documentation Royal Botanical Gardens 905-527-1158 (1-800-694-4769), ext.#539 jpeter@rbg.ca Tom Smarr Director of Horticulture Friends of the High Line (212) 206-9922 Thomas.Smarr@thehighline.org
EDUCATION & SCIENCE Carmia Feldman Assistant Director UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden (530) 752-4880 csfeldman@ucdavis.edu Tim Kenny Director of Education Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (952) 443-1448 kenny003@umn.edu Andrew Krebbs Director of Marketing Birmingham Botanical Gardens (205) 414-3903 akrebbs@bbgardens.org
Erin McKeon Public Programs Manager Chanticleer Foundation
Rebecca Turk Education and Events Coordinator Moore Farms Botanical Garden
(610) 687-4163 ext. 115 emckeon@chanticleergarden.org
(803) 767-0111 rturk@moorefarmsbg.org
Doug Needham Director of Education Longwood Gardens, Inc.
Susan Wagner Program Selection Committee Chair Vice President of Education and Information The Morton Arboretum
(610) 388-1000 dneedham@longwoodgardens.org Amy Padolf Director of Education Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (305) 667-1651 apadolf@fairchildgarden.org
(630) 719-2407 swagner@mortonarb.org John Whisnant Executive Director Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden (336) 996-7888 jwhisnant@pjcbg.org
MAKING MONEY, MAKING FRIENDS Karen Daubmann Associate Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Engagement The New York Botanical Garden (718) 817-8535 kdaubmann@nybg.org Carmia Feldman Assistant Director UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden (530) 752-4880 csfeldman@ucdavis.edu Neil Gerlowski Executive Director Vallarta Botanical Garden (322) 223-6182 neil@vbgardens.org Carrie Henderson VP Development and Outreach Tulsa Botanic Garden (918) 289-0330 carrie@tulsabotanic.org
Andrew Krebbs Director of Marketing Birmingham Botanical Gardens (205) 414-3903 akrebbs@bbgardens.org Amy Padolf Director of Education Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (305) 667-1651 apadolf@fairchildgarden.org John Whisnant Executive Director Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden (336) 996-7888 jwhisnant@pjcbg.org
PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Melissa Burdick Director of Horticulture Lauritzen Gardens
Neil Gerlowski Executive Director Vallarta Botanical Garden
Rebecca Turk Education and Events Coordinator Moore Farms Botanical Garden
(402) 346-4002 m.burdick@omahabotanicalgardens.org
(322) 223-6182 neil@vbgardens.org
(803) 767-0111 rturk@moorefarmsbg.org
Karen Daubmann Associate Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Engagement The New York Botanical Garden
Carrie Henderson VP Development and Outreach Tulsa Botanic Garden
Susan Wagner Program Selection Committee Chair Vice President of Education and Information The Morton Arboretum
(718) 817-8535 kdaubmann@nybg.org Carmia Feldman Assistant Director UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden (530) 752-4880 csfeldman@ucdavis.edu
(918) 289-0330 carrie@tulsabotanic.org Tim Kenny Director of Education Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (952) 443-1448 kenny003@umn.edu Doug Needham Director of Education Longwood Gardens, Inc. (610) 388-1000 dneedham@longwoodgardens.org
(630) 719-2407 swagner@mortonarb.org John Whisnant Executive Director Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden (336) 996-7888 jwhisnant@pjcbg.org
Call for Sessions Proposal Submission Details The online submission process is easy and allows you to compose abstracts securely and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the world, thus simplifying the authoring and submission process. Click on to http://apga2016.abstractcentral.com to submit proposals online. Submission Opening: July 1, 2015, 11:00 a.m. ET Submission Deadline: October 28, 2015, 11:59 p.m. PT
Moderator/Workshop Leader Information: Moderators must be public horticulture professionals, volunteers, or trustees. Individuals who provide commercial services and goods to gardens may not serve as moderators, but they are encouraged to collaborate with others to submit session ideas and may participate as presenters.
• Moderator/workshop leader qualifications/biography (50 words or fewer)
Presenter/Panelist Information Needed: Proposals are evaluated partly on the strength of the presenters, and their participation must be confirmed. The following information is needed for all presenters: • Name • Confirmed: yes/no • Title, institution • Address, city, state, zip/postal code, country • Phone, Fax, E-mail • Presenter/panelist qualifications/ biography (50 words or fewer)
MAJOR POINTS TO BE COVERED Budget
• Specify session room/site setup and audiovisual needs
• APGA has a very limited budget for speakers and workshops. Presenters from within public horticulture do not receive honoraria or travel reimbursements. Financial support for presentations is awarded only under exceptional circumstances. If your session or workshop has associated costs or requires financial support, you must complete a budget form provided by APGA. Additional requests for funds beyond the submitted budget will not be considered after proposals have been accepted.
• Budget for costs - food, audiovisual, etc., and make these needs known to APGA
• Requests for funding will be strengthened by cost-covering efforts such as:
Moderator Expectations: • Coordinate session logistical details • Organize session focus, format, presenters, and handouts • Develop session content
• Notify presenters when a proposal is accepted • Ensure all presenters register for the conference • Ensure the electronic capture of session and workshop information • Introduce session, presenters, and provide summary remarks
Moderator/Workshop Leader Information Needed: • Name • Title, institution • Address, city, state, zip/postal code, country • Phone, fax, email
• Asking outside presenters to waive fees or partially cover expenses • Encouraging your institution or presenters to sponsor your session or workshop in exchange for recognition as a session sponsor • Please share your audio/visual needs. Be specific with these requests, indicating number of microphones required, whether you need audio or Internet access, and any other A/V requirements you have to ensure a successful program. Each of these items incurs a cost, so it is essential for us to know all audio/visual for budgeting as well as program purposes.
Presentation Formats: 15- or 30-Minute Individual Presentation
EVALUATION AND NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: How are proposals evaluated?
Structured discussions or presentations based on a single, focused topic. Only one author (on multi-author papers) will present at the meeting. Two to six individual presentations will be grouped per time slot.
During the peer-reviewed process, members of the Program Selection Committee evaluate proposals using the following criteria:
60- or 90-Minute Multi-Speaker Session or Panel Discussion
1. Topic, intent, and learning outcomes (for workshops and organized sessions) that are focused, well presented, and thoughtfully articulated
Panel Discussion: Three to five panelists provide brief introductions; a moderator poses prepared questions to the panelists followed by questions from the audience. The talkshow format allows for an in-depth focus on a single topic, offers multiple points of view, and allows panelists, moderator, and audience to interact.
2. A clear and convincing presentation of ideas, good organization, and sound rationale for choosing presenters
Multi-Speaker Session: The moderator gives an overview of the session and introduces one to three consecutive speakers. Presentations are generally fifteen to twenty minutes long and include PowerPoint presentations and other audiovisuals. Multiple speakers can provide a diversity of perspectives or feature different aspects of a topic.
5. An appropriate format that contributes to the exploration o f the topic
Workshop (Full- or Half-day) This is the perfect venue for experienced workshop leaders to pass on their knowledge in a targeted learning opportunity. Typically workshops have an interactive, hands-on component. Please note that proposals for workshops must include a complete budget. Workshops are expected to cover all costs through registration fees unless subsidized through a sponsorship. Typical workshop attendance is 10-20 participants.
Poster Presentation Displayed throughout the conference, posters showcase a single program or research project in a graphic format using photographs, diagrams, plans, or charts with limited text printed on high-quality paper, fabric, or vinyl. Poster presenters have a specific time to discuss their projects and answer questions. Posters are an excellent way to present new ideas, concepts, and programs.
3. Confirmed moderator/presenters 4. A diverse selection of presenters who represent a wide range of perspectives, regions, garden size/budget/mission (presenters from outside public horticulture are welcome.)
6. Important or timely topics 7. Realistic and affordable budget (if any) with funding sources identified 8. Relevance to conference theme
Evaluation and Notification of Corporate/Sponsor Proposals: Corporate sponsors and other businesses are encouraged to participate as presenters. The PSC must accept all corporate proposals and reserves the right to charge a nominal presentation fee, depending on the topic and presentation format. We also encourage corporate sponsors to consider participating in and sponsoring sessions or workshops related to your business.
Notification By early January 2016, you will receive notification of the status of your proposal. If acceptance is contingent on changes, you will have two weeks to make those changes and get the amended proposal back to the Program Selection Committee. Punctuality and cooperation are appreciated. APGA will determine the specific timeslots for sessions.
Developing a Strong Proposal
Speaker Backgrounds:
APGA’s conferences are recognized for leading the field of public horticulture. We are looking for the best and most motivating, inspiring, and innovative educational content. Following these tips will help your proposal!
Anyone with an interest in public horticulture is welcome to participate in the program. Presenters from disciplines or organizations outside public horticulture are strongly encouraged to participate. Membership in APGA is not a prerequisite to present, but it is to be a moderator. There are no minimum educational requirements.
• APGA annual conference registrants have often said that they are not looking for “show-and-tell” or “look how cool we are” sessions but rather for information explaining the “how-tos” and “whys” that they can take back to their respective public gardens and implement. • APGA conference registrants are diverse. Your audience potentially includes Institutional Members representing botanical gardens, arboreta, cemeteries, zoos and university campuses as well as Individual Members—volunteers, students, retirees, and Corporate Members from a variety of industries. Please be clear about your intended audience when developing your proposal. • When recruiting presenters for your session, please keep in mind the diversity of APGA members. Member gardens vary in terms of size of budget, staff, and acreage. If applicable, please ensure that your presenters are representative of the membership and/or provide multiple perspectives on the topic so that all gardens can take advantage of the valuable information you are presenting. • The 2016 theme for the APGA annual conference is Changing Perspectives, Planting for The Future, and submissions should address the theme. The event is in Miami, FL from June 6 to 10, 2016.
For More Information: Program Selection Committee Chair: Susan Wagner VP of Education and Information, The Morton Arboretum, 630.719.2407, swagner@mortonarb.org Submit Proposals online at http://apga2016.abstractcentral.com.