23 Resources found

America in Bloom

A non-profit organization that conducts annual nationwide community beautification contests.  Visit the site to learn more about the contest and best practices in community greening.

American Association of Museums

Enhancing the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy, and service

American Horticultural Society

Educating and inspiring people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible by advancing the art and science of horticulture

American Horticultural Therapy Association

Advancing the practice of horticulture as therapy to improve human well-being. Publishes the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture.

American Nursery and Landscape Association

The national trade association of the nursery and landscape industry

American Public Gardens Association

Promotes the value and achievements of public gardens, and provides members valuable resources, publications, and opportunities for networking

American Society for Horticultural Science

Dedicated to advancing horticultural research, education, and application for over 100 years

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Advancing philanthropy through education, training, and advocacy

Boardsource

  Provides a knowledge center, books and tools, and training to as part of their dedication to "building effective nonprofit boards"

Botanic Gardens Conservation International

The world's largest network for the protection of plant diversity, which aims "to mobilize botanic gardens and engage partners in securing plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet".

Cornell Urban Horticulture Institute

Aims to improve the quality of urban life by enhancing the functions of plants within the urban ecosystem, integrating plant stress physiology, horticultural science, plant ecology, and soil science

Cornell- Community Forestry

A clearinghouse that help communities make a street tree inventory and guides them through planning for future urban forests

International People-Plant Interaction Resource Center

Based at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this Center provides information and resources about human issues in horticulture

International Society for Arboriculture

Dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture

Leader To Leader Institute

Started by management legend, Dr. Peter Drucker, Leader To Leader aims to "strengthen the leadership of the social sector." 

Pi Alpha Xi

The National Honor Society for Horticulture

Smithsonian Museum Studies

Provides information resources and educational opportunities for museum professionals

Survey of Membership of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta

This thesis by Thomas Ewert provides information on members of what is now the APGA, formerly AABGA. Provided by the Longwood Graduate Program.

Sustainable Sites Initiative

An interdisciplinary effort to create voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction, and maintenance practices

The Garden Conservancy

Dedicated to opening once private gardens to the public, and "preserving exceptional American gardens for public education and enjoyment"

Therapeutic Landscapes Database Blog

Provides up to date information, stories, and book reviews about healing gardens, restorative environments, and other landscapes that promote health and well-being.

Therapeutic Landscapes Resource Center

Provides a database and blog, as well as information, education, and inspiration about green spaces that foster health and wellness through contact with nature

U.S. Green Building Council

Dedicated to promoting green building practices, the Council manages programs to certify professionals and buildings, including the Leadership in Environmental Design (LEED) rating system