Campus Planning & Design

75-Minute Education Session

SUN-C03 - The Progressive Role of Botanical Gardens: From Cultural Passion to Climate Change

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW, ISA

Lead Speaker(s)

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  Katherine Harvey, ASLA, LEED AP

  Studio Director
  RCH Studios

Speaker(s)

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  Laura Solano, ASLA

  Principal
  Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.
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  Ray Giang

  Vice President - Planning & Advisory Services
  MR-ProFun

Botanical gardens have long played a vital role in curating horticultural knowledge and resources. Today this role has evolved into advocates for native landscapes, champions of climate adaptation, and liaisons for shifting audiences. This panel explores the transformation of botanical gardens as they adapt to progressive cultural and environmental contexts.

Learning Objectives:

• See how botanical gardens have carefully integrated native and sustainable landscapes alongside exotic specimens and iconic gardens.
• Examine how botanical gardens have shifted and evolved their programming, outreach, and educational agendas for new audiences.
• Explore the role of botanical gardens in addressing climate change, plant migration, and conservation.
• Learn how botanical gardens have strategized their futures and continued relevance in contemporary culture.