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What Can You Do to Address Record Inflation? Part Two
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What Can You Do to Address Record Inflation? Part One
Most people in today’s workforce have never experienced this level of inflation during their career and may be wondering how best to manage it.
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: An Interview with Mei Kwan
As part of our recognition of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Kathy Wagner interviewed Mei Kwan, Deputy Director of the Los Angeles Zoo.
World Biodiversity Day: The Hourglass is Running Out
We now live in a period aptly called “The Sixth Extinction,” a period that surpasses the rate of “mass extinctions” of the dinosaurs.
Lori Perkins to Join Zoo Advisors in New Role of Vice President
We’re excited to announce that Lori Perkins will be joining Zoo Advisors as a Vice President in July 2022. Lori currently serves as Deputy Director of the Birmingham Zoo.
Learning to Listen: Building Equitable Hiring Practices from the Ground Up
Staff diversity is a major issue in cultural attractions. Learn how the the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center built a staff from scratch.
“The Iceberg is Sinking”
Dr. Eric Miller interviews Dr. Peter Wyse-Jackson, President & Director of Missouri Botanical Garden & a founder of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, on conservation in botanical gardens & how zoos & aquariums might better cooperate.
Nature as Nurture: Combating Burnout in Conservation and Wildlife Care Careers
Sophia Plant-Darling discusses the topic of burnout within the conservation field, an issue that has become increasingly relevant in the past few years.
Women Making History: Tara Stoinski, PhD
Tara Stoinski, PhD shares what excites her about her work, the best advice she received, how others can save the world, and more.
Women Making History: Maria Clara Dominguez
While others mark March as Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women leaders making history. Maria Clara Dominguez shares advice she received from Dr. Bill Conway, why she loves her work, and more.
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?
