here to help you grow!

American Public Gardens Association offers a range of professional development events, designed with you in mind.

Interested in hosting an event?

There are many benefits to hosting an APGA event at your garden. Download our most recent Why Host an Event guide for opportunities and details.
Want to speak with someone directly? Contact Associate Director of Professional Development, Lauren Garcia Chance, at LChance@publicgardens.org.

Webinars

Virtual educational sessions on a wide range of topics.

Find recordings of past webinars in the Library/Media Center

Find upcoming webinars on the Events Calendar

Workshops

In-depth trainings designed to develop skills, held both virtually and in-person.
Find upcoming workshops on the Events Calendar

Symposia

Two or more days of education sessions, discussions, and other enrichment, organized by our Communities. Offered virtually and in-person.

Learn more about our upcoming symposia

Annual Conference

Our biggest event of the year, featuring a week of education sessions, tours, workshops, networking and more!

Learn more about the upcoming Annual Conference