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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

#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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🌿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.

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

✨ 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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

✨ 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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

☕ 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...

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🌿 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

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🌱 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

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @thebotanics.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

📢 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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

tinyurl.com/2vj6x8cy #IrisBG July #CommunitySpotlight: meet Jess Evans, Nursery Manager at #UniversityofExeter. From working with #MontyDon to leading propagation & plant curation efforts, Jess brings warmth, experience & a deep passion for sharing plant knowledge. #IrisBGCommunity #PlantRecords

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The recent #IrisBGCoffeeChat, features #Filoli's John Chau. He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems! Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Two July #IrisBGCoffeeChats #BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility w/ Patricia Malcom 📅 Tues. July 8th 10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet 📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST U.S. time 📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

In our June Community Spotlight, learn how Anna Florence, PhD, has helped shape the future of #plantrecords for the @n-t-s.bsky.social & what keeps her inspired. tinyurl.com/5x6xpsph #NationalTrustScotland #irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantCollections #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Get better quality photos when using #FieldMaps to store and share images in #IrisBG & #GardenExplorer Check out our new article & learn how to attach photos taken with your device’s camera in Field Maps. tinyurl.com/26me6f4x #IrisBGArcGisMobile #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

In May's #IrisBGCoffeeChat, we heard from Jack Schaefer, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® @cincinnatizoo.bsky.social Jack shared how he uses IrisBG to document, manage, & protect the zoo’s tree collection. Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/36v96e95 #TreeInspections #TreeSafetyRisk #IrisBG

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

#IrisBG New software version 4.6.1.25051 is here — Read all the details in the #IrisBG Knowledge Library article: tinyurl.com/yc4s75kh #irisbg #plantrecords #plantcollection #gardenrecords #gardendata #botanicalgarden #plantconservation #plantresearch #taxonomicresearch #botany #horticulture

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

For the April #IrisBGCoffeeChat, Cornell Botanic Garden's Kerry Dillon shared how working with the #Haudenosaunee community has shaped their #livingcollections and programming for more meaningful & inclusive collections through plant records. Watch the video + read more: tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

#IrisBGCoffeeChat: Join us & guest host #Filoli #PlantCurator, John Chau: Wed., May 7th at 10 AM AEST | Tues., May 6th at 5 PM PT He will share his method for managing seasonal display records. Plus, we will reveal a new function for adding Accession item details! Register: tinyurl.com/2s3uk8sw

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Looking for an easy way to draw beds for your custom map? 📲 IrisBG‘s Laura Knutson Murray leisurely walks you through a demonstration using the ArcGIS app, #FieldMaps. See this short video in the IrisBG Knowledge Library: tinyurl.com/k9treu5m #FieldMaps #IrisBG #PlantRecords #PlantMapping

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #MeltonBotanicGarden share how a volunteer-run garden manages a developing space w/ environmental challenges while keeping plant records a primary focus. Watch: tinyurl.com/w8nwbe3c #volunteergardeners #IrisBG #BGCI #bganz #irisbgcoffeechat #PlantRecords

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

In our April #irisBG Community Spotlight profile, Mike Roberts explains how he came to work at #NessBotanicGardens & shares the importance of engaging w/ the greater #botanicalgarden community. 🍃 tinyurl.com/tjj23pb8 #IrisbgCommunity #PlantRecords #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Our Australian #IrisBGCoffeeChat was a complete success thanks to John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #MeltonBotanicGarden. Watch the recording, Volunteers Journey with IrisBG, to learn how gardens with limited resources can record data & contribute to the broader community. tinyurl.com/42473jkp

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Learn how to use #IrisBG to relate funding projects to #plantaccessions, benches, and more with our tutorial, The Funding screen: tinyurl.com/yey7wusm #IrisBGFunding #GardenFunding #Gardendonors #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata #gardenrecords #gardendata #IrisBGtutorial

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Next week's #IrisBGCoffeeChat: Cornell BG's' Kerry Dillon will share how collaborating with the local #Haudenosaunee community has shaped the plant collections policy & added depth to garden interpretation. Tues., April 8th, at 10 am EDT | 4 pm CET. Register & join us: tinyurl.com/57dunwk8

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Exciting Announcement! #IrisBG & #BGCI officially formalized their longstanding partnership through a (MOA). This collaboration highlights the critical importance of reliable plant collection data in advancing #botanicalconservation efforts. Read the news in full: tinyurl.com/5dkjdbjs @yourbgci

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

How to manage #plantrecords w/ limited resources? #IrisBG's next Coffee Chat, John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #meltonbotanicgarden! Mar. 25th, 10 am AEST | Mar. 24th, 4 pm PST. Register: tinyurl.com/39cak9jy Learn how to kickstart a plant records program & achieve #BGCI accreditation.

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

March #IrisBGCommunitySpotlight profile: Emily Conn, Manager of Plant Records & Horticulture at #LincolnParkZoo shares how #zoolife has deepened their appreciation for plants & more: tinyurl.com/ypr2svfu #irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantRecords #zoohorticulture #MiscanthusLittleZebra

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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Enrol in a course of action today: Indigenous Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit, First Nations Integrated Watershed Planning, Collaborative Consent, and our newest and very popular course- Proposal Writing for Indigenous Communities. yourcier.org/resources/ci...

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Enhance your #IrisBGGardenExplorer to show art, benches, cafes &restrooms. Learn how to add and map them in our new article, Add Features to your Garden Explorer. knowledge.irisbg.com/.../24435484.... #IrisBGFeatures #IrisBGKnowledgeLibrary #plantcollection #gardenrecords #irisBG #IrisBGtutorial

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