Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden, through its Southeastern Center for Conservation, will use funds to create a region-specific training program to empower conservation professionals in the climate-vulnerable regions of the southeastern continental U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This program will focus on essential skills in conservation horticulture, seed banking, in vitro propagation, and fieldwork best practices. Through this program, the garden will enhance the skills of the conservation workforce, enabling professionals to effectively manage plant collections and biodiversity. A hybrid approach combining virtual learning and in-person workshops will build long-term, sustainable conservation expertise, fostering environmental stewardship across the Southeastern U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.