The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) is a non-profit organization that represents public gardens in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1940 and has over 600 member institutions, including botanical gardens, arboreta, zoos, nature centers, and environmental education centers.
APGA’s mission is to advance public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators. It does this by providing its members with resources, training, and networking opportunities. APGA also advocates for public gardens on issues such as conservation, education, and access.
In 2008, APGA became a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). IUCN is a global organization that works to conserve nature and reduce the impact of humanity on the environment. APGA’s membership in IUCN allows it to work with other organizations around the world to protect plants and animals, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable development.
APGA’s work is essential to the future of public gardens and the natural world. By advancing public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators, APGA is helping to ensure that these important institutions will continue to thrive for generations to come.
Here are some of the ways that APGA is working to advance public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators:
- Providing resources and training to help public gardens improve their operations and programs.
- Advocating for public gardens on issues such as conservation, education, and access.
- Partnering with other organizations to promote the value of public gardens.
- Promoting public gardens as a place to learn about and connect with nature.
APGA’s work is making a difference in the lives of people and the planet. By advancing public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators, APGA is helping to ensure that these important institutions will continue to thrive for generations to come.
