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JOIN US AND CONTRIBUTE
T O T H E A M E R I C A N P U B L I C G A R D E N A S S O C I AT I O N ’ S
2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN
PORTLAND, OREGON, JUNE 22-26, 2020
H O S T E D B Y:
P O R T L A N D J A PA N E S E G A R D E N
CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Hoyt Arboretum - Portland Parks & Recreation
International Rose Test Garden - Portland Parks & Recreation
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Leach Botanical Garden - Portland Parks & Recreation
Lord & Schryver Conservancy
Oregon Garden Foundation
Pittock Mansion - Portland Parks & Recreation
Rogerson Clematis Collection
Portland Japanese Garden - Kenneth Offield
Portland is no longer the “Stumptown” it once was.
The timber industry, which helped build the state,
has evolved and now sustainability and a reverence
for nature are fundamental to the region. This con-
what better place to ference’s theme speaks both to the pressing realities
of our changing climate and to the social and demo-
talk about crafting graphic changes impacting Public Gardens today.
gardens for a changing What makes Portland, Oregon, so special? Some will tell you it’s the indie
music and arts scene. Others can’t get over the city’s amazing food and
world then portland? drinks. We’re obviously partial to the trees, fresh air, and proximity to the
mountains, rivers, and ocean. But maybe it’s the hand-crafted pioneer
mentality that pervades it all?
Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland combines
a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a refreshingly friendly,
small-town warmth. Located in a state that’s 48% forests and celebrated for
its proximity to natural wonders like the Columbia River Gorge, Portland’s
metro area is pretty scenic in its own right. The city has 37,000 acres of
green space, including many world-class public gardens, nearly 300 public
parks, and 166 miles of trails.
in june of 2020 visit this
hand-crafted paradise,
situated in the greenest
corner of the country,
for the american public
gardens association 2020
annual conference.
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CALL FOR SESSIONS 2020
Call for Sessions Proposal Submission:
The online submission process is easy and allows you to compose abstracts securely and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the world.
Submit Proposals online at http://bit.ly/2019C4S
Initial Submission Opening: July 31, 2019, 3:00 p.m. PT Secondary Submission Opens: January 3, 2020, 3:00 p.m. PT
Initial Submission Deadline: October 30, 2019, 3:00 p.m. PT Secondary Submission Deadline: March 17, 2020, 3:00 p.m. PT
Presentation Formats
Presentation Formats
Rapid-Fire Presentation (15 slides in 5 minutes)
30-Minute Individual Presentation
You’ll need to think outside of the box to fit your story into this small presentation pack-
Structured discussions or presentations based on a single, focused topic are welcome.
age! The Association reserves the right to compile all accepted proposals into special
Only one author (on multi-author papers) will present at the meeting.
session format of 15 slides timed at 20 seconds per slide.
60- or 90-Minute Presentation
Poster Presentation
A variety of formats may be used to build 60- and 90-minute sessions. You are encouraged
Displayed during exhibits hall hours and a poster reception at the conference, posters
to contact your Program Selection Committee co-chair to discuss whether interactive for-
showcase a single program or research project in a graphic format using photographs,
mats such as breakouts and debates, engaging narratives, or more formal multi-speaker
diagrams, plans, or charts with limited text printed on high-quality paper, fabric, or vinyl.
panel-style presentations are the right fit for your topic.
Poster presenters have a specific time to discuss their projects and answer questions. Post-
ers are an excellent way to present new ideas, concepts, and programs.
Workshop (Full- or Half-day)
This is the perfect venue for experienced workshop leaders to pass on their knowledge in
Student Oral Presentation
a targeted learning opportunity. Typically workshops have an interactive, hands-on compo-
nent. Please note that proposals for workshops must include budget details. Workshops The Student Research Presentation Session is devoted exclusively to research findings
are expected to cover all costs through registration fees unless subsidized through a spon- presented by undergraduate and/or graduate students and is intended to encourage dis-
sorship. Typical workshop attendance is 15–30 participants. cussion and facilitate the exchange of current, research-based information pertaining to
public horticulture. It also provides an opportunity for students at universities and public
Who Should Submit? horticulture institutions to gain public speaking experience in a professional environment,
and presents a forum in which existing professionals may meet their rising peers.
Moderators must be public horticulture professionals, volunteers, or trustees and be
non-corporate members of the Association. Individuals who provide commercial services
and goods to gardens may not serve as moderators, but they are encouraged to collabo- Corporate/Sponsor Presentation Opportunities
rate with others to submit session ideas and may participate as presenters. Anyone with an The 2020 Annual Conference will feature a variety of inviting sponsorship and promotional
interest in public horticulture from disciplines or organizations outside public horticulture opportunities to choose from. Corporate members interested in sponsorship opportuni-
are strongly encouraged to participate as presenters. There are no minimum educational ties should not submit abstracts, but should contact Jen Moszczynski:
requirements. jmosz@publicgardens.org
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C A L L F O R S E S S I O N S D E TA I L S
CALL FOR SESSIONS 2020
Presenter Reimbursement/Financial Assistance for Speakers Moderator Expectations
The majority of our speakers come from within public horticulture and from our member- • Coordinate session logistical details
ship. While we deeply value their contributions of expertise, the Association simply does • Organize session focus, format, and presenters
not have the financial resources to provide travel or registration reimbursement for all of
• Develop session content
our conference or symposia presenters.
• Specify session room/site setup and audiovisual needs
Association members may consider a scholarship to help offset their travel and registration • Budget for costs (food, audiovisual, etc.) and make these needs known to the
costs and should apply via the Association’s Garden Scholars Program in the appropriate Association
cycle, after reviewing and considering the criteria for application. Scholarships are open by • Notify presenters when a proposal is accepted
application to all Association members and recipients range from early-entry or student to • Ensure all presenters register for the conference
career professionals, based on the type of scholarship offered.
• Introduce session, presenters, and provide summary remarks
• Ensure the electronic capture of session and workshop information
We do recognize that some session or workshop proposals are enhanced by bringing in
a special guest to provide “outside” expertise (from outside our membership base). The
Association may, in exceptional circumstances, provide registration waivers and/or travel
expense reimbursements if a budget request is completed as part of your abstract sub- Submissions
mission. All speaker funding requests are strengthened by stated attempts to defray/cover Abstract submissions will address the following questions in a total of approximately
costs, such as asking outside presenters to waive honoraria/fees or to partially cover their 350 words:
travel expenses themselves. • Describe the key issues and concepts of your presentation
• Describe how the session will be structured
Developing a Strong Proposal
• Identify the action you want your participants to take as a result of your session
Conference attendees are diverse. Your audience potentially includes people who are
• Explain why these presenters were chosen to represent this topic
employed in a wide variety of capacities at botanical gardens, arboreta, cemeteries, zoos,
and university campuses —as well as volunteers, graduate students, and corporate mem-
bers from a variety of industries.
When recruiting presenters for your session, please keep in mind that member gardens
vary in terms of size of budget, staff, location, and acreage. If applicable, please ensure
that your presenters are representative of the membership and/or provide multiple per-
spectives on the topic so that all gardens can take advantage of the valuable information
you are presenting.
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with broad themes that
represent overlap and
collaboration between
disciplines, five tracks
reflect the work of
our professional
communities and
offer all participants
the opportunity to
share their diverse
perspectives.
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CONFERENCE TRACKS
THE LIVING LANDSCAPE COLLECTING AND EDUCATION AND MAKING FRIENDS, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION,
CONSERVING COMMUNICATION MAKING MONEY AND ADVOCACY
Our gardens are defined by many diverse
factors, which include history, art, architecture, Public gardens work on the leading edge Public gardens bring science to life for People are at the heart of every Envisioning the next generation
exhibitions, garden design, plant selection, to document and preserve plant diversity. so many audiences, with interpretation, fiscally sustainable public garden. Good garden through successful leadership, at all
best horticultural practices, sustainable Preparing for immediate-and long-range education, and communication programs partnerships, whether with the public, your levels, will take an institution and its staff
landscapes, food gardens, pollinator habitat climate change requires strength of that impact communities in and outside of member base, volunteers, sponsors, or to new heights and foster organizational
and other ecosystem services, accessibility, vision and offers opportunities for great the garden gates. How are you commu- other institutions, bring more opportunities excellence. How do you cultivate new talent;
and sustainable operations and facilities. innovation. How is your garden a champion nicating your conservation, collections, for outreach and funding. What creative apply cutting edge ideas to economic,
What makes your gardens and landscapes for the plant kingdom? Using technology and research in collaboration with others? means have you applied towards recruiting environmental, and social sectors; and
come alive for visitors? What sets them and innovation to sustain the wealth of your How do you catalyze visitors to become for and strengthening workplace diversity? identify successful strategies? How do
apart? The garden, in all its essence, is the data? Crossing departmental lines to share action-oriented toward conservation and How have your institutional friendships and you determine strategic imperatives and
foundation of this track. your conservation victories? Bring your stewardship in the face of climate change? collaborations enriched your garden’s long- ensure the success of new initiatives while
questions and your proposed solutions. How do you measure your impact on your term well-being and the economic health increasing relevancy and viability of your
TARGETED COMMUNITIES diverse and expanding audiences through and resilience of the greater community? garden?
Arts & Exhibitions TARGETED COMMUNITIES all communication channels?
Design & Planning Horticulture, Greenhouses, & Facilities TARGETED COMMUNITIES TARGETED COMMUNITIES
Food & Agriculture Native Plants TARGETED COMMUNITIES College & University Gardens Arts & Exhibitions
Historic Landscapes Plant Collections Arts & Exhibitions Design & Planning College & University Gardens
Horticulture, Greenhouses, and Facilities Plant Conservation College & University Gardens Development & Membership Design & Planning
Native Plants Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy Development & Membership Emerging Professionals Development & Membership
Plant Collections Sustainability Education Finance & Operations Education
Sustainability Technology & Innovation Professionals (TIPS) Emerging Professionals Marketing & Communications Emerging Professionals
Food & Agriculture Small Gardens Finance & Operations
International Gardens Sustainability Food & Agriculture
Marketing & Communications Volunteer Engagement Historic Landscapes
Plant Conservation Horticulture, Greenhouses, & Facilities
Sustainability International Gardens
Technology & Innovation Professionals (TIPS) Marketing & Communications
Volunteer Engagement Native Plants
Plant Collections
Plant Conservation
Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy
Small Gardens
Sustainability
Technology & Innovation Professionals (TIPS
Volunteer Engagement
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CALL FOR SESSIONS SUBMISSION
How are proposals evaluated?
The Program Selection Committee awards top scores to abstracts meeting the following criteria:
Purpose Topic, intent, and learning outcomes are focused, well presented, and thoughtfully articulated
Presenter Rationale Rationale for choosing presenters is focused, well presented, and thoughtfully articulated
Relevance Topic and presenters (when applicable) represent a wide range of perspectives, regions, and garden sizes/budgets/mission
Audience Engagement The most appropriate audience engagement format is identified to allow full exploration of the topic
Impact Topic is trending, important and timely, highly relevant to the intended audience, and has strong potential to catalyze audience
Notification For More Information
By early January 2020, you will receive notification of the status of your proposal.
Notification for Student Oral Presentations, Posters and Rapid-fire Presentations will Program Selection Committee Chair: Staff Liaison:
be sent in late March 2020.
Clayton Bass Sarah Beck
President & CEO Associate Director,
The American Public Gardens Association will determine the specific days and
Santa Fe Botanical Garden Programs & Education
timeslots for sessions. Your submitted proposal automatically confirms your avail-
(505) 471-9103 American Public Gardens Association
ability for any session block during June 22–26, 2020, the dates of the Annual
clayton@santafebotanicalgarden.org 610.708.3009
Conference. If you already have a known time conflict, please note it in your submission.
sbeck@publicgardens.org
Speaker Discounts
All presenters are eligible for the member discount, whether registering before or
after the early-bird deadline.
Abstract Central Reopens for Student Oral Presentations, Posters, and Rapid-fire Presentations:
January 3, 2020, 3:00 p.m. PT
Submission Opening: July 31, 2019, 3:00 p.m. PT
Submission Deadline: October 30, 2019, 3:00 p.m. PT
Submit Proposals online at http://apga2020.abstractcentral.com
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY STATEMENT
The American Public Gardens Association is committed
to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture
where the contributions of all community members are
valued, respected, and appreciated. The Association
also seeks to encourage and support its members in
creating this same culture within their own institutions.
Just as the gardens and landscapes we present are bio-
logically diverse and engaging, we seek to consistently
re-examine our professional values, modify our existing
practices, and remove barriers to being diverse and
inclusive.
Find more about the Association’s Inclusion, Diversity,
Equality, and Accessibility efforts.
Learn tips on preparing and delivering accessible and
inclusive presentations.
Hoyt Arboretum - Anna Goldrich
PROGRAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Whether you are new to the submission process or a veteran presenter, consider reaching out to a Program Selection Committee co-chair before you submit.
Are you wondering if any other gardens have a program or innovation like yours? Are you looking for the right panelist to provide needed perspective for your great session idea?
Co-chairs 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 experienced professionals are available to help you, so do not hesitate to contact them to make your conference program a huge success!
THE LIVING COLLECTING AND EDUCATION AND MAKING FRIENDS, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION,
LANDSCAPE CONSERVING COMMUNICATION MAKING MONEY AND ADVOCACY
Charles Hunter Ray Larson Carissa Dougherty Lauren Smith Hong Clayton Bass
Director of Horticulture Curator of Living Collections and the Otis Head of Knowledge Management Annual Fund & Membership Officer Program Selection Committee Chair
The Niagara Parks Commission Douglas Hyde Herbarium The Morton Arboretum Sarah P. Duke Gardens President & CEO
(905) 295-4396 ext. 3259 University of Washington Botanic Gardens (847) 858-2978 Duke University Santa Fe Botanical Garden
chunter@niagaraparks.com (206) 616-1118 cdougherty@mortonarb.org (919)-668-5253 (505) 471-9103
halcyon@uw.edu lauren.smith.hong@duke.edu clayton@santafebotanicalgarden.org
James “Jamie” Burghardt Greg Levine
Eddy Dawson Lisa M.W. Eldred Ruby Swanson
Director of Horticulture & Education Co- Executive Director & Chief Program Officer
Waterfront Botanical Gardens Director of Programs Trees Atlanta Director of Exhibitions & Learning General Manager
(912) 667-3560 Red Butte Garden (404) 681-4903 Engagement; Head Curator of Art University of Alberta Botanic Garden
jburghardt@waterfrontgardens.org (801) 585-0984 greg@treesatlanta.org Denver Botanic Gardens (780) 492-3168
eddy.dawson@redbutte.utah.edu (720) 865-3518 ruby.swanson@ualberta.ca
Lisa.Eldred@botanicgardens.org
Andi Pettis Jacqueline Venner Senske
Jaime Frye Keith Kaiser
Director of Horticulture Education Specialist
Lynn Swain
The Trust for Governors Island Plant Records Specialist Reiman Gardens Executive Director
(646) 477-6805 Newfields Iowa State University Director of Development Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
apettis@govisland.org (317) 923-1331 ext. 548 (515) 294-4032 Cornell Botanic Gardens (412) 444-4464 ext. 225
jfrye@discovernewfields.org jvs@iastate.edu (607) 255-7416 kkaiser@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org
lswain@cornell.edu
10HOST GARDEN
PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN
When His Excellency Nobuo Matsunaga, the former
Ambassador of Japan to the United States, visited Portland
Japanese Garden, he proclaimed it to be “the most
beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world
outside of Japan.”
The Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland’s iconic
Washington Park, overlooking the city and providing a
tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed
in 1963, it encompasses twelve acres with eight separate
garden style and includes an authentic Japanese Tea
House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a
spectacular view of Mt. Hood. A Cultural Village, designed
by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, provides ample
room for exploration and education.
Portland Japanese Garden is a place to discard worldly
thoughts and concerns and see oneself as a small but
integral part of the universe.
Kenneth Offield
James Florio Tony Small Ray Pfortner
11CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Photos - Anna Goldrich
HOYT ARBORETUM
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate
the community, Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top
acres and 12 miles of hiking trails just minutes from downtown
Portland. Home to 2,300 species of trees from six continents, the
Arboretum is a place of beauty and serenity in every season.
INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDEN
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
The oldest rose test garden in the nation, this Washington Park
fixture was established in 1917 to rescue European rose hybrids
from the ravages of World War I. Visit the garden during peak
season to see 8,000 rose bushes representing some 590 varieties
on the 4.5-acre site.
12LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN
Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentic wonder
of art, architecture, and nature in harmonious
balance built by artisans from Suzhou, China —
Portland’s sister city and China’s world-famous
city of gardens.
Photos - Zoe Clark
LEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
Duane Denson PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Leach Botanical Garden is a place like no other—
an urban oasis that lies within a woodland hollow
in Southeast Portland featuring trails, historic
buildings, and botanic collections which offer
seasonal interest throughout the year.
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Duane DensonPhotos - Mark Akimoff
LORD & SCHRYVER CONSERVANCY
Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver operated the first
women-owned landscape architecture firm in the Pacific
Northwest, designing over 200 gardens. The Conservancy’s Mark Akimoff
mission is to “preserve, interpret, and steward the legacy of
Lord and Schryver for public enrichment.”
Photos - Allie Hilliker
THE OREGON GARDEN
Located in Silverton, Oregon, The Oregon Garden features
more than 20 specialty gardens within 80 acres, overlooking the
Willamette Valley, just 40 miles south of Portland, showcasing
the Pacific Northwest’s diverse botanical beauty.
14PITTOCK MANSION
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was a modern home with
unique architecture and the latest technology. Experience
the story of Portland through the lives of one of its most
influential families and get to know the pioneer spirit
behind its transformation from “stumptown”
to modern, industrial city.
Photos - Andrea Kerr
THE ROGERSON CLEMATIS GARDEN
The Rogerson Clematis Garden, located in Lake Oswego, houses
the most comprehensive collection of clematis in a public park in
North America and is an accredited member of the Association’s
Plant Collections Network. Over 1900 clematis demonstrate the
diversity and beauty of the Queen of Vines.
Photos - Nancy Gronowski
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