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Kangaroo Paw Symposium
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New Fellows Program - Longwood
 

 
  Communities in Nature Webinar #4:

Fundraising for Community Projects with Nic Capp and Sharon Willoughby from
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria 
Wednesday, 31st August, 2016 5pm AEST
 
 
Previous participants told us:

"Thank you very much - I'm full of ideas after this seminar."
"It is so easy to participate!"
"I really enjoyed the ability to interact with the presenter."
"I realized the positive things we are doing at our Garden that deal with the topic of social inclusion."
 

Fundraising is a fundamental activity of botanic gardens and other museums to which there can be a variety of methods and strategies. If you are looking for ways to strengthen your approach to fundraising for community projects, then join Sharon and Nic who will offer their knowledge and experience on the topic during this 1 hour and 20 minute webinar.

With cautionary tales, case studies, guidance about where to look for funding and how to find partners, along with Q&As to give you personalised advice, this webinar offers a great opportunity to give your fundraising activities a boost.

For the past 15 years, Nic Capp has been working to raise funds to support and empower people from less privileged backgrounds and for the last four and half years he has been leading the fundraising team at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

Sharon Willoughby manages Public Programs at the garden which has included the development of a team dedicated to socially inclusive partnerships.
 

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VACANCY:
Horticultural Technician -
 Wilson Botanic Park Berwick


Salary: Salary starts at $60,283 per annum plus super.

Here's your chance to make your mark in this brand new role.

You will undertake a lead role in developing a standard of horticultural excellence at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick.  With your proven horticultural experience you will be responsible for curating the plant collections, including maintaining accurate updated plant records, horticultural data base management and plant labeling.

You will also play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and usage of Council's asset management system and the integration with horticultural data management.

Your Certificate III in Horticultural combined with a current Light Truck Endorsement licence will see you succeed at the City of Casey.

If you're interested please submit your application ASAP because the position will be closed once we have a suitable field of applicants to choose from.

For further information and to apply for this position please follow the link:


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VACANCY:
Curator - Cooktown, Queensland.

Cook Shire Council is currently seeking a self motivated person to manage the planning, operations and continued development of Cook Shire Council's Botanic Gardens.

Key responsibilities shall include, but not limited to:

- Coordinate the daily activites of the botanic gardens staff.

- Maximise all aspects of the Botanic Gardens presentation.

- Provide technical advice and support on botanical matters.

- Contribute to the planning, development and implementation of special projects.

- Achieve optimum plant performance.

- Manage the maintenance of accurate and up to date plant records and inventories.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Curator to join our friendly and dynamic Council.

Employee benefits include an attractive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience, salary sacrificing options, significant lcoality allowance, 5 weeks annual leave and a positive and friendly working environment.

To apply and for more information please click the link here 

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Kangaroo Paw Symposium: Kangaroo Paws, Bloodroots, Cottonheads & More  
24-26th November 2016

Friends of Cranbourne Gardens, Victoria present a Three-Day Symposium on the Family Haemodoraceae

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And in case you missed these earlier updates...


Please note corrected date.

Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand Open Day 2017

Save the Date

Date confirmed: Sunday 28 May 2017.
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  American Public Gardens Association (APGA

2017 APGA Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 
Submit by October 12, 2016
(2016 Conference presentations are now available in our Resource Center.)

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Longwood Gardens - New Fellows Program

  

Longwood Gardens, whose influence on American horticulture is seen through its vast education curricula, recently launched a new, 13-month Fellows Program . 

  

The fully funded cohort-based residency at Longwood allows Fellows to delve into topical issues relevant to public horticulture today such as leadership, board relations and governance, communication skills, change management, innovation, and HR/talent management. 

  

A two-month field placement provides a deeper understanding of these issues, equipping Fellows to lead organizations into a vibrant and sustainable future. 

  

Alumni of the Fellows Program join the prestigious Society of Fellows, a global network of public garden professionals.
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