As Seen On CPC’s Rare Plant Academy: Conservation Resources

Did you know the Rare Plant Academy Video Library is a digital home to recordings from CPC’s National Meetings and other conferences dating back to 2018? You can revisit these presentations and conference proceedings, and also explore dynamic, short-form educational videos on essential topics in rare plant conservation.

For a deeper dive, enroll in CPC’s Applied Plant Conservation Course—our brand-new professional development resource that serves to train our current and future botanical workforce in the best practices of rare plant stewardship and conservation. In this free online course featured on the Rare Plant Academy, participants will learn from leading experts in the field of plant conservation through dynamic video lessons covering topics ranging from rare plant genetics and reintroductions, to seed collections, exceptional species, and more.

The course brings the CPC Best Practices Guidelines to life as an educational tool for those working with rare and native plants at any stage in their career. Modules III, IV, and V were recently released, with in-depth instruction on species distribution models and ecological niche models, conducting rare plant surveys, and planning rare plant reintroductions. These crucial insights into advancements (and lessons learned) in the field, lab, and greenhouse are essential to anyone working to conserve plants. Get a sneak peek at Module III with this animated lesson (above at left) which provides an overview of species distribution models and ecological niche models.

We also invite you to explore the free resources available to you on the Rare Plant Academy, including the Video Library, Photo Gallery, and Community Forum—which often features exciting job opportunities in the world of plant conservation. Get started today!