Our guest speakers are Patricia Malcom from Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and Amy Downie from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV).

Patricia Malcolm will be taking us through the ins and outs of BGCI data tools, in particular PlantSearch and GardenSearch. During the session we will learn how to update your garden’s profile in GardenSearch, and how to use PlantSearch to target conservation efforts. Patricia is Head of Membership and Conservation Services at BGCI, and has for the past 3 years, worked closely with gardens across the world providing mentorship and support through BGCI’s Accreditation scheme; providing small grants through the Global Botanic Garden Fund and other services such as BGCI’s data tools and training courses available to BGCI member gardens.

Amy Downie is a horticulturist with RBGV Melbourne and is presenting to us on 'Escarpment horticulture: conserving threatened species in a challenging location'. Amy looks after the Grey Garden and Camellia Collections within RBGV and combines her passion and knowledge in developing this challenging space.

The session will be recorded if you can't make it in person.