April 2019 News
In April we explored natural land management and what it means to manage and protect our natural lands.
March 2019 News
Celebrating International Women’s Day in March, we highlighted the careers of notable women working every day in the name of plants.
February 2019 News
In February, we took a (tongue-in-cheek) look at some of our imperiled plants that challenge our notion of what a "relationship" should be.
January 2019 News
We started off the year, last January, by highlighting the tools and techniques that are on the cutting edge of plant conservation science.
Interview with Spencer Crews
Recently retired, Spencer Crews is still active with the garden that, as its executive director for 23 years, he helped build. Mr. Crews brought Lauritzen Gardens into the CPC network to ensure their conservation program was adopting the highest standards, and as a board trustee, he looks forward to welcoming more institutions into the fold.
December 2018 News
Welcome to the final issue of SavePlants for 2018. As we regularly do this time of year, we both reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to the New Year. This last year represents one of the most productive in recent CPC history, with a number of incredible milestones and essential accomplishments.
November 2018 News
Today, plant conservationists have embraced technology to Save Plants in ways we never could before. Advances in science, communication and conservation application are all led by our ability to embrace and harness the potential of technology.
Interview with Dr. Christopher Dunn
Though his Scottish origins may leave him partial to thistles (both Scottish and otherwise), Christopher Dunn’s love of plants runs broad and deep. He is excited for CPC to broaden its network and help more people work to save plants...
Interview with Dr. Lucinda McDade
Dr. McDade has always liked plants - although she will admit to having bad experiences with a few prickly ones as a child. Now, she works to save plants on many fronts: as the Executive Director of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden...
Interview with Dr. Peter H. Raven
Peter Raven, Ph.D., is a world-renowned plant biologist and advocate for biodiversity and plants. It is no surprise that, after retiring from being President and Director of Missouri Botanical Garden, Dr. Raven continued to work...
October Announcements, Events and Employment
Latest employment opportunities in the field, announcements and upcoming botanical events. Check our new digest every month for important information from the plant conservation world...
Built to Burn | North Carolina Botanical Garden
In ecosystems built to burn, North Carolina Botanical Garden uses fire as a tool to help bring back smooth coneflower and boost the vegetation of the Piedmont savannas...
Timing is Everything | University of California Botanical Garden
The 2018 Ferguson Fire rages over a ridge near El Portal. Photo by Blake Scott. From an interview with Holly Forbes – Curator, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Photos by Holly Forbes, Vanessa Handley and Clare Loughran On July 11th this year...
Adapting to the Recurring Threat of Wildfire | Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
View of Jesusita Fire from SBBG Meadow - 3:15, day one. The Jesusita Fire began quite close to the Garden, burning many areas of the Garden the next night. Photo by Andrew Wyatt, courtesy of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Based on an interview with Denise Knapp, Ph.D. Photos contributed by: Denise Knapp, John Wardlaw, [...]
September Announcements, Events and Employment
Employment Opportunities US Botanic Garden Education Specialist (Urban Agriculture) Deadline: 09/27/2018 Overview: This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), Public Programs Division. The incumbent serves as an Education Specialist (Urban Agriculture) with emphasis on urban agriculture and assists in educational programs that fulfill the USBG's mission. The incumbent is responsible [...]
CPC Awarded Three Year $491,630 2018 National Leadership Grant!
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) a 2018 National Leadership Grant for $491,630. This three-year grant will to support creating a real-time learning platform , where plant conservation experts can share best practices with practitioners via direct responses, pre-recorded multi-media content, and the updated guidelines, Center for Plant Conservation Best [...]
August Employment and Events
Field Botany Technician (invasive plants) at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenIn collaboration with the Angeles National Forest, you’ll work in a team to assist the field crew lead and director of conservation programs with invasive plant management in the Angeles National Forest. Duties include hand removal of invasive plant species, herbicide application, rugged backcountry hiking, and some [...]
Wandering Washington with Rare Care Volunteers
University of Washington Botanic Gardens Based on contributions from Stacy Kinsell Photos from: Stacy Kinsell, Wendy Gibble, Beverly Linde, and Catherine Hovanic This July, the Tiffany Springs Campground in the Okanogan National Forest was briefly invaded by volunteer botanists. The 18 volunteers were gathered for the annual Monitoring Weekend event held by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens’ Rare [...]