Shannon Farmer, an emerging leader at the Pollinator Partnership, shares her perspectives on leadership qualities, strategies to enhance diversity, industry change, mentorship, and more.
An Interview with Shannon Farmer
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An Interview with Dean Watanabe
As an emerging leader, Dean Watanabe of the San Diego Zoo shares his perspectives on leadership, change, trends, inspiration, 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?
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.
Executive Search Insights: What Today’s Trends Reveal About Leadership in Cultural Institutions
Canopy’s mid-year retrospective: What themes, trends, and talent gaps are we seeing in executive search and leadership?
Planning Through Uncertainty: What’s Shaping Cultural Attractions in 2025
Canopy’s mid-year retrospective: What themes and trends are we seeing in our work with cultural attractions across the U.S. this year?
A Story of Pride, Joy, and Hope: Pride Month Reflections by David Walsh
As Pride Month comes to a close, I must admit that here at Canopy, we have struggled to find the right words this month. Given all that’s been happening, our team — like many of you — has been caught up in a real sense of gloom and worry about our current state of...
The Power of Cross-Pollination Between Cultural Organizations
With a client base that spans a range of cultural institutions, we see the benefits of cross-pollination in action every day. This ongoing exchange of ideas and best practices across different sectors isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential for relevance, sustainability, and advancement in today’s interconnected cultural landscape. Read on for resources + tips to help you incorporate more cross-pollination into your strategy.
