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Events & Meetings
This is a list of upcoming meetings, conferences, congresses and symposia relevant to those in botanic gardens and related fields. Related Links
Examining the Role of Botanic Gardens in the 21st Century15 May 2008
Linnean Society of LondonAre botanic gardens archaic and obscure or thriving 21st century scientific institutions? This is the topic of a one-day symposium which will be held at the Linnean Society of London on 15 May 2008? World Plant Conservation Day at the Hortus botanicus Leiden07/05/2008
Leiden, The NetherlandsThe botanical garden will focus its attention to plant groups which are under threat on Sunday 18th May during World Plant Conservation day. Urban Biodiversity and Design - Implementing the CBD in Towns and Cities21-24 May 2008
Erfurt, GermanyOur international conference will summarise for the first time in a global context current scientific and practical approaches of implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in urban areas. In Situ and Ex Situ Plant Diversity Conservation23 - 25 May 2008
Iaşi, Romania
Botanical Garden „Anastasie Fătu” – Iaşi & Faculty of Biology, Dept. of Vegetal Biology in Romania announce a Scientific Symposium on Conservation of Plant Diversity. Conference of the Parties (COP 9) of the Convention on Biological Diversity19-30 May 2008
Bonn, Germany
The ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 9) will be held at the Maritim Hotel in Bonn, Germany, from 19 to 30 May 2008. The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation will be high on the agenda and BGCI will be there, representing the voice of botanic gardens and plant conservation. 1st International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate ZoneMay 26–30, 2008
Průhonice, Czech Republic
We invite you to the First International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone organized by the Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening and the Ornamentals Section of the International Society for Horticultural Science. Symposium: Building Upon the Legacy of Botanical Education and Traditional KnowledgeJune 1-5, 2008
Duke University, USAA day-long symposium will focus on the diverse roles gardens currently play in botanical education. We will look at how they can become more involved in classes and programs to preserve the future of botanical knowledge and research, and how they can better communicate the importance of plants. 2nd World Botanic Gardens Scientific Congress: Challenges in Botanical Research and Climate Change29 June - 4 July 2008
Delft, The Netherlands
The 2nd World Botanic Garden Science Congress will be held in Delft, the Netherlands, between 29 June - 4 July 2008. The Congress aims to demonstrate the huge potential of plant-based research to solve real problems at a time of rapid environmental change. Singapore Garden Festival25 July to 1 August 2008
Singapore
The Singapore Garden Festival, the first garden show in the tropics to bring together and showcase creations from the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof, returns on 25 July to 1 August 2008! Displaying Herbaceous Plants, PlantNetwork Technical Training Day9.30am–4.30pm, Wednesday 20 August 2008
Savill Garden, Englefield Green, Surrey TW20 0UUHarvey Stephens, Curator of the Savill Garden, will lead this practical day on ways of displaying herbaceous plants; selection of suitable species and cultivars; planting and maintenance of borders; and how to promote special herbaceous displays to the public. Conference of the Technical Managers of the Botanic Gardens of the German-speaking Countries (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Technischen Leiter e.V. - AGTL)24 August - 30 August 2008
University Botanic Gardens, Bonn (Germany)
The University Botanic Gardens, Bonn (Germany) are hosting a Conference, with a series of exciting site visits based on horticultural technology relevant to the Botanic Gardens from the German speaking countries. PlantNetwork Conference: Climate Change and Planting for the Future10–12 September 2008
Royal Agricultural College, CirencesterThe conference will consider predictions of how the climate of Britain and Ireland might change, phenological data and which plants are likely to thrive in gardens. Planning and planting for an uncertain future will be among the many topics discussed. Tree Seeds 2008 – Trees, Seeds and a Changing climate22 – 25 September 2008
Millennium Seed Bank Project, Sussex, UKThe theme of this meeting is how a changing climate impacts on trees and their seeds. We will have themes covering: climate models and predicted impacts; abiotic and biotic stress; tropical and temperate seed biology; and applied aspects, including biotechnology and conservation. International Banana Conference 2008RESCHEDULED to October 5-9, 2008
Mombasa, Kenya
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with FARA, Bioversity, ISHS and KARI, is organizing a conference on banana and plantain research. It has been rescheduled due to the election violence in Kenya. If violence continues, it will be held in Kampala, Uganda. Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation SymposiumSaturday, October 18, 2008. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Chicago, USAThe Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to host the second annual Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium especially for graduate and undergraduate students. Changing Climate - Changing Zoos19th – 23rd October 2008
Adelaide, South AustraliaWe are pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Conference of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums held jointly with the 19th Biennial Conference of the International Zoo Educators’ Association. World Biodiversity Congress20-22 November 2008
Chiang Mai, ThailandThe First World Congress on Biodiversity will provide a forum for reorienting policies and programmes for any country in more productive and sustainable biodiversity utilization and conservation. Eurogard V: Botanic Gardens in the Age of Climate ChangeJune 8-12 2009
Helsinki, Finland
This congress covers topics crucial for the conservation of plant diversity and other tasks of botanic gardens in a world with a changing climate. The focus is on the theoretical base and best practise examples for ex situ collections as a conservation tool. |
International Diploma in Botanic Garden Education
 BGCI and RBG Kew offer an international diploma course in education for botanic garden staff. Participants will learn education skills and strategies to get their message across effectively to varied audiences. The emphasis is on interactive learning.
Cultivate E-Bulletin
 Cultivate bi-monthly e-bulletin brings you opinion, comment, case studies and surveys for and about the world's botanic gardens. Sign up today - click the link.
BGCI Garden Search
 Research over 2500 botanic gardens around the world on our unique Garden Search. Whether you are looking for collaboration, want to find out about plant collections or just want to visit a garden on holiday, the search will help you. Garden staff can login and update your own garden's pages.
The Nature of Success: Success for Nature
 BGCI’s 6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens, billed as "the best ever", inspired, motivated and brought educators together. The Proceedings are now online - follow the link above.
Festival and Events Management
 A unique text, with international contributions from industry and academia, looking at the central role of events management in the cultural, tourism and arts industries. |
