As an emerging leader, Dean Watanabe of the San Diego Zoo shares his perspectives on leadership, change, trends, inspiration, and more.
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Get Outside and Enjoy Pride!
We’re celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community in parks and recreation during Pride month including history and programming events.
And Now… A Minute for Self Care
Take five minutes to reset and refocus with these videos by Clinical Psychologist Rachel Barbanel-Fried, Psy.D. explaining self care strategies for you and your team.
We’re All Connected
Themed takeaways applicable to all mission-based organizations from the American Public Garden Association’s (APGA) 2023 Conference.
Don’t Fall Asleep on Your DEAI Commitment
The Washington Post reported recently that corporate commitments to DEAI initiatives have been in decline and DEAI roles have been disappearing. How do we sustain momentum and articulate a destination?
Stop Guessing. Know Your Audience.
Canopy’s new Audience Analytics service leverages the power of cellphone location data to provide valuable insights into the demographics of your audience.
People, Planet, Power, Possibility
Marley Steele-Inama, Director of Community Engagement at the Denver Zoo and Nichole Nageotte, Community Research and Evaluation Manager at the Denver Zoo, share key AAM conference takeaways pertinent to our community.
What’s the Role of Mission-Based Cultural Attractions in Saving the Planet Through Leadership?
What qualities should we look for in leaders of the future? Takeaways from our Community Conversations discussion.
Maximizing Impact & Margins at APGA’s Annual Conference
Canopy, along with other garden experts, will be sharing actionable strategies via two presentations focused on maximizing impact and mission at the annual APGA conference.
Many Voices Help Plan a Garden’s Future
The Canopy Blue Ribbon Panel’s greatest value is to comprise the perspectives of people internally and externally, leading to a strategy that not only represents stakeholders but the community as a whole.
A Conversation with Lisa Marie Avendaño
Lisa Marie Avendaño, Bronx Zoo’s Deputy Director shares her insights into what makes a great leader and her personal leadership journey.
An Interview with Sprina Liu
Sprina Liu, Senior Curator of Birds and Ectotherms at the Dallas Zoo, embodies the honest and empathetic leadership skills that our profession is coming to recognize as crucial to our future success.
‘It’s Been Hot! Are Visitors Still Coming?’
Canopy’s Business Analyst, Gabe Buckley, uses our Audience Analytics Platform to dive into the question ‘does this intense heat drive away visitors to zoos and botanic gardens, while concentrating visitors at indoor venues like aquariums?’
An Interview with Dr. Mandi Schook
Dr. Mandi Schook, Science Operations Director at Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, shares her perspectives on creating a sense of inspiration and connection to mission for all team members.