#APGA2026 IrisBG sponsors: “Conservation Action Starts with Plant Records: What Global Research Means for Living Collections” June 11 | 9–10 AM. Featuring Katrina Lewin, Adam Graves, Dr. Adriana Lopez & Dr. Hannah Wilson @thebotanics.bsky.social @mortonarboretum.bsky.social @sandiegozoo.bsky.social

In our April⚡Community Spotlight, Leslie Hockley of #TorontoBotanicalGarden shares how a quiet turning point led her from uncertainty into a career rooted in plants, people & public gardens: tinyurl.com/mpurcv9h #IrisBGcommunitySpotlight #IrisBGCommunity #plantcollections #plantcollectionsmanager

#IrisBGCommunity Spotlight, Cory Foshee shares her early memories of spending time surrounded by her grandfather’s tropical aroids. Now, as a #fieldecologist, she supports the #seedbank by collecting #nativetree seed for restoration projects: tinyurl.com/3yhsjj8n #sanantoniobotanicalgarden

March #IrisBGCoffeeChat Jason Downing of #FairchildTropicalBG will speak on the #MillionOrchidProject, which is restoring orchids to their natural habitats with the help of #citizenscience 📅 March 10 🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2xvhcmn8 #OrchidConservation

Mt. Cuba Center's Nora Wildberg shares how a background in art history and archaeology led her to a new way of viewing the world. Read a story that celebrates curiosity, creativity & the deep connections between art &plants: tinyurl.com/3yrrwsjd #IrisBG #irisbgcommunity #mountcubacenter

How do conservation priorities actually get decided? The February #IrisBGCoffeeChat features #CoastalMaineBotanicalGardens Melissa Cullina discussing @natureserve.bsky.social methods, #S-ranks & a statewide effort to assess threats facing Maine’s native flora. Register: tinyurl.com/5edckrsj

A beautiful new species of #Elaeocarpus #Elaeocarpaceae is described from #PulneyHills #India in #OpenAccess #EJBotany @thebotanics.bsky.social by researchers from #SavitribaiPhulePuneUniversity and #ThackerayWildlifeFoundation: bit.ly/4sIvwnL

Back in November, Marley attended COP30 in Belém, Brazil as a representative of Phipps and our Youth Climate Advocacy Committee. Let's dive in to learn more about Marley's takeaways from this event as a youth observer!😊 Visit: buff.ly/PxzzB2v

Recent #NaturePlants article reminds us: progress depends as much on trust & collaboration as it does on technology. This strongly resonates with the #IrisBGcommunity. Thanks to @docbroc.bsky.social & colleagues for articulating where our sector is heading. tinyurl.com/mwye4s77 #plantrecords

How do you label #invasiveplants still in your collection? “Invasive”? “Non-native”? Something else? A thoughtful question from the #IrisBG Community Forum is sparking great discussion among garden professionals. 💬 Add your voice: tinyurl.com/vv2ebuam #BotanicGardens #PlantRecords #PlantLabels

🌿Every plant has a story,and every story matters. Thank you to the gardens and people around the world who use plant records to support conservation, education, and collaboration. Warm holiday wishes from all of us at IrisBG.

What happens when curiosity meets landscape, science, & conservation? Zsolt Fodor of the #KilchoanMelfortTrust shares how his journey from Hungary to Scotland led to a career focused on #resilientplants & #regenerativegardens in December's #IrisBG #CommunitySpotlight: tinyurl.com/42s5rd53

New! #IrisBG version 4.7.1.25122 ✨ Accessions: New Item Status Type ✨ Garden Explorer: Improved common-name ranking ✨ New report & label fields ✨ plus more features & fixes Full release details: tinyurl.com/7rzbre52 ⚠️ Install the update on all IrisBG devices #PlantRecords #PlantCollections

Join us Dec 9: #IrisBGCoffeeChat with Shari Buckhout from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. What we'll learn: -how IrisBG supports SDZWA’s conservation of oaks, orchids, & fan palms - a newly identified Chamaedorea species -& more! 🕘 10 AM ET | 4 PM CET tinyurl.com/3hcf8wu8 #IrisBG #PlantRecords

How do you keep your nursery inventory running smoothly? Autumn Ayers from @descansogardens.bsky.social shares how her team uses the #IrisBGArcGISMobile to track thousands of plants + streamline their nursery workflow. Read the highlights & watch the full #CoffeeChat recording: tinyurl.com/56r3d8a4

✨ How do we find our way into #horticulture? For Emily James, it was family gardens, a career pivot, and a love of being outdoors. 🌱 Read her story in this month’s ⚡#IrisBGCommunitySpotlight tinyurl.com/2282r7sv #IrisBG #statebotanicalgardenga #botanicalgarden #plantrecords

✨ How do we find our way into horticulture? For Emily James, it was family gardens, a career pivot, and a love of being outdoors. 🌱 Read her story in this month’s ⚡Community Spotlight: tinyurl.com/2282r7sv

Highlights from the #BGANZCongress2025 A big thank you to Australian National Botanic Gardens, National Arboretum Canberra, Parks Australia, Cassandra Nichols, John Bentley & Kaigi Conferencing & Events for a well-organized & welcoming event w/ exceptional speakers. #BGANZ2025 #IrisBG #PlantRecords

Our new article, “Understanding Accession Items,” explores how unique accession numbers and items help gardens trace #plantorigins, locations, and histories — creating clarity and connection in every record. tinyurl.com/7sxed4je #IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement

Come say hi to Shanna T. Jones & John Bentley at the IrisBG booth for the BGANZ Congress, Nov 2 -5. We’re proud to support #BGANZ and its mission to strengthen gardens w/ exclusive discounts for members. Learnn how plant records can help your garden thrive: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/2hdxs2j5 #BGANZ2025

☕ Oct Coffee Chat: Join us Tue, Oct 14 with Michelle Beloskur (Midwest Invasive Plant Network / PGSIP) to learn how gardens can share invasive plant data & strengthen early detection + management. 🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🌿 We’re proud to sponsor #EuroGard10 in Rome! Catch IrisBG’s Shanna T. Jones presenting on how online plant records can engage diverse audiences. 📅 Sept 23 | ⏰ 11:18 CEST | 📍FAO HQ Visit our booth & connect with Øyvind Rustan & the team! #BotanicGardens #IrisBG #GardenExplorer #IrisBGGardenExplorer

On Tues., Sept. 16, attend our Nature Talks speaker series with biologist, wildlife photographer and founder of Nature Under Your Nose, David Greaves, to hear more about his journey toward creating more inclusive and representative spaces within environmental sectors.😊🌿 Visit: buff.ly/NfeOEoq

Community Spotlight: Ella Rawcliffe From her 1st Tibouchina at age 5 to conservation work at #AucklandBotanicGardens, Ella’s path is rooted in curiosity & collaboration. Read her story: tinyurl.com/mzutbct7 #IrisBG #CommunitySpotlight #plantconservation #RataMoehau #BotanicGardens #NewZelandGardens

🌱 Catch up on IrisBG updates at our Sept. Coffee Chat! ✨ New features, efficiency tips & Q&A with Laura Knutson Murray + Shanna T. Jones. 📅Register for the session of your choice: • Tue, Sept. 9 · 9:00 AM AST: tinyurl.com/3tfzuyjy • Tue, Sept. 9 · 10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET: tinyurl.com/32mwbyep

📢 We're hiring! We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲 Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs

A new version of #IrisBG is here! 📅 Released Aug 26, version 4.6.2.25081 includes: ✨ Improved handling of multiple permits ✨ Expanded search options for reports ✨ Enhanced label + taxa management tools 📑 Full release notes: tinyurl.com/cxucpjdc #plantcollections #botanicgardens #arboretum

Did you miss the #IrisBGCoffeeChat w/ Andrew Lampl of #PhippsConservatory? Learn how your garden can begin combating climate change today. Catch the full recording on our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/4f9cxved #climateaction #climatetoolkit #IrisBG @phippsconservatory.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/uvsn3ec6 For Anne Brennan a childhood vacation sparked a lifelong curiosity for plants & #sustainablelandscapes. In the August #IrisBGCommunitySpotlight profile, Ann shares how this inspiration led to a career in #publicgardens & #plantrecords. #IrisBG #AmblerArboretum #TempleUniversity

Next week #irisbgcoffeechat Andrew Lampl, #ClimateToolkit Manager @phippsconservatory.bsky.social Tues., 8.12.2025 at 10 AM ET | 4 PM CET The #ClimateToolkit is an international initiative w/ over 240 museums, zoos & gardens working to reduce the climate impact. To register: tinyurl.com/ytvy4wm