Dear Friends of the Garden, It is with great excitement that we announce the appointment of Adam Schwerner as the next President & CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden, beginning June 15, 2026. As only the third President & CEO in the Garden’s 55-year history, Adam’s appointment represents both a continuation of our strong […]
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few of the incredible women who help our Garden grow. Across every department, their knowledge, passion, and dedication shape how we nurture plants and connect our community to the natural world. Read on to learn more about their work, their favorite plants, and the places in […]
Dear SDBG community, At San Diego Botanic Garden, every season brings new life, deeper roots, and renewed possibility. Today, we share news that reflects that natural rhythm of growth and continuity. After more than 7 years of dedicated leadership, Dr. Ari Novy will begin a phased transition from his role as President & CEO of […]
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By: Audrey Dickinson, Agricultural Genomics Research Specialist Did you know cranberries are America’s second most consumed berry? Indispensable to Thanksgiving tables, bourgeois salads, and Cosmopolitans alike, they have won the hearts of Americans as a preferred vehicle for sugary enhancement. But cranberry production faces escalating challenges, requiring new research and innovation. Cranberries are a […]
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Written By Kekoa Cantwell, San Diego Botanic Garden Tribal Climate Resilience Specialist As part of a collaborative pilot program for tribal community revitalization and climate resilience, SDBG’s Science & Conservation team is working closely with tribal partners on restoration projects throughout the year to support federally-recognized indigenous communities of Jamul and Viejas Bands of Kumeyaay […]
On February 27, 2024, SDBG hosted its first Medicinal Plants Research Symposium, bringing together leading researchers from academia, industry and nonprofits, along with Native American tribal governments and members, and other community partners to celebrate accomplishments from the first phase of the Medicinal Plants Project, and look ahead at the future of medicinal plants research. […]
My name is Alli Adams and I am currently working with the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Science and Conservation team through the Research and Mentorship Program for Post-Baccalaureates, or RaMP. RaMP provides a unique opportunity to delve into research concerning rare plant species through one of four botanical gardens across the United States: San Diego […]
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My name is Alison Snyder, and I am a RaMP Rare Plant Specialist at the San Diego Botanic Garden. RaMP stands for Research and Mentorship Program for Post- Baccalaureates. This program spans over four different botanic gardens across the country, including SDBG, and is focused on diversifying the STEM workforce through paid training and mentorship. […]
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The holiday season is often filled to the brim with festive cheer, joyous celebrations and… stress. If you’re looking for ways to reset with healthy habits in 2024, look no further. Here are 5 ways to embrace nature at the Garden and transition from the hustle and bustle of the holidays into a peaceful new […]
Science and conservation at SDBG made an enormous leap forward in 2022, growing to a portfolio of 20 active projects and engaging with over 60 partner organizations. We initiated 15 of these projects in 2022 and brought four new staff members onboard to support and ensure project success. We conducted over 120 days of fieldwork […]