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Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.
Science Series: Gardens Can (and Will) Save the World
Associate Director, Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D.
Plants are essential for life on earth. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, to the medicine we take, plants deserve recognition for how important they are. With a myriad of environmental challenges occurring, from climate change to habitat loss, we are currently in a biodiversity crisis; plants are going extinct at an unprecedented rate. The good news? Public gardens are here to change the world.
Join Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D., and learn how gardens like Longwood are in a unique position to conserve plants and save the day! Gardens have the expertise, facilities, collections, and opportunities to support a more verdant world. Learn how Longwood is contributing to this global future-focused movement to ensure that plants will continue to bring beauty, joy, and inspiration to everyone.