American Public Gardens Association

Dallas Arboretum Names Sabina Carr Incoming President & CEO

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Mercredi, octobre 11, 2023
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board of Directors voted today to approve San Antonio Botanical Garden CEO Sabina Carr as the organization’s incoming president and CEO.

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  • The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board of Directors voted today to approve San Antonio Botanical Garden CEO Sabina Carr as the organization’s incoming president and CEO.
  • Carr will begin her role as Dallas Arboretum president and CEO at the end of November.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010451707/en/
    Dallas Arboretum President and CEO Sabina Carr (Photo: Business Wire)
    “After an international search of exceptional nonprofit and public garden leaders, the Dallas Arboretum is thrilled to welcome Sabina Carr as our new president and CEO,” said Will McDaniel, chair of the Dallas Arboretum Board of Directors.
  • “Sabina has an incredible track record of growth and innovation – skills that will benefit the Dallas Arboretum as we build on our legacy of excellence.”
    As president and CEO, Carr will oversee strategic vision and direct all operations of the 66-acre garden.

Great Grow Along Virtual Garden Festival Celebrates Third Year

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Vendredi, février 24, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Get ready to dive into the world of gardening like never before. The highly-anticipated Great Grow Along virtual garden festival is returning for its third year. It is packed with 10 days of curated expert education, inspiration, and hands-on tips for gardeners of all levels.

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  • The highly-anticipated Great Grow Along virtual garden festival is returning for its third year.
  • Joy has dedicated her life to teaching people how to grow food and community at the Peterson Garden Project, a non-profit she founded in 2010.
  • In 2022 Great Grow Along attracted almost 30k viewers and hopes to triple attendance in 2023.
  • Great Grow Along is a ten-day virtual garden festival, March 10-19, 2023, designed to connect with this sizeable and diverse audience.

Chicago Botanic Garden Celebrates 50th Birthday

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Jeudi, avril 28, 2022
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GLENCOE, Ill, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Botanic Garden has experienced extraordinary growth over the last five decades and it is marking its 50th birthday in 2022 with Flourish: The Garden at 50. Starting May 13 and running through September 25, members, visitors, and program participants are invited to celebrate 50 years of the Garden connecting people to the natural world.

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  • GLENCOE, Ill, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Botanic Garden has experienced extraordinary growth over the last five decades and it is marking its 50thbirthdayin 2022 with Flourish: The Garden at 50.
  • Tennature-inspired art installationsfrom Chicago, national, and international artistshave beencreated specifically for the Glencoe campusand Windy City Harvest's Farm on Ogden,connecting peoplewith nature in new ways.
  • The Chicago Botanic Garden, one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, is a 385-acre living plant museum featuring 28 distinct gardens and four natural areas.
  • Opened to the public in 1972, the Garden is managed by the Chicago Horticultural Society, accredited by the American Association of Museums, and a member of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA).