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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 20d

☕ Oct Coffee Chat: Join us Tue, Oct 14 with Michelle Beloskur (Midwest Invasive Plant Network / PGSIP) to learn how gardens can share invasive plant data & strengthen early detection + management.

🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 23d

🌿 We’re proud to sponsor #EuroGard10 in Rome!
Catch IrisBG’s Shanna T. Jones presenting on how online plant records can engage diverse audiences.
📅 Sept 23 | ⏰ 11:18 CEST | 📍FAO HQ
Visit our booth & connect with Øyvind Rustan & the team!
#BotanicGardens #IrisBG #GardenExplorer #IrisBGGardenExplorer

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 29d

On Tues., Sept. 16, attend our Nature Talks speaker series with biologist, wildlife photographer and founder of Nature Under Your Nose, David Greaves, to hear more about his journey toward creating more inclusive and representative spaces within environmental sectors.😊🌿

Visit: buff.ly/NfeOEoq

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 28d

Community Spotlight: Ella Rawcliffe
From her 1st Tibouchina at age 5 to conservation work at #AucklandBotanicGardens, Ella’s path is rooted in curiosity & collaboration. Read her story: tinyurl.com/mzutbct7

#IrisBG #CommunitySpotlight #plantconservation #RataMoehau #BotanicGardens #NewZelandGardens

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌱 Catch up on IrisBG updates at our Sept. Coffee Chat!
✨ New features, efficiency tips & Q&A with Laura Knutson Murray + Shanna T. Jones.

📅Register for the session of your choice:
• Tue, Sept. 9 · 9:00 AM AST: tinyurl.com/3tfzuyjy
• Tue, Sept. 9 · 10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET: tinyurl.com/32mwbyep

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Sep 2

yikes!

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @thebotanics.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 We're hiring!

We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲

Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Sep 2

A new version of #IrisBG is here!

📅 Released Aug 26, version 4.6.2.25081 includes:
✨ Improved handling of multiple permits
✨ Expanded search options for reports
✨ Enhanced label + taxa management tools

📑 Full release notes: tinyurl.com/cxucpjdc
#plantcollections #botanicgardens #arboretum

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Aug 29

Did you miss the #IrisBGCoffeeChat w/ Andrew Lampl of #PhippsConservatory?

Learn how your garden can begin combating climate change today. Catch the full recording on our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/4f9cxved #climateaction #climatetoolkit #IrisBG @phippsconservatory.bsky.social

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Aug 15

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For Anne Brennan a childhood vacation sparked a lifelong curiosity for plants & #sustainablelandscapes. In the August #IrisBGCommunitySpotlight profile, Ann shares how this inspiration led to a career in #publicgardens & #plantrecords. #IrisBG #AmblerArboretum #TempleUniversity

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Aug 4

Next week #irisbgcoffeechat
Andrew Lampl, #ClimateToolkit Manager @phippsconservatory.bsky.social
Tues., 8.12.2025 at 10 AM ET | 4 PM CET
The #ClimateToolkit is an international initiative w/ over 240 museums, zoos & gardens working to reduce the climate impact.
To register: tinyurl.com/ytvy4wm

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Jul 25

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#IrisBG July #CommunitySpotlight: meet Jess Evans, Nursery Manager at #UniversityofExeter. From working with #MontyDon to leading propagation & plant curation efforts, Jess brings warmth, experience & a deep passion for sharing plant knowledge.
#IrisBGCommunity #PlantRecords

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Jul 16

The recent #IrisBGCoffeeChat, features #Filoli's John Chau.
He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems!
Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Jun 26

Two July #IrisBGCoffeeChats
#BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility
w/ Patricia Malcom
📅 Tues. July 8th
10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET
Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx

Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet
📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST
U.S. time
📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT
Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Jun 18

In our June Community Spotlight, learn how Anna Florence, PhD, has helped shape the future of #plantrecords for the @n-t-s.bsky.social & what keeps her inspired. tinyurl.com/5x6xpsph
#NationalTrustScotland #irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantCollections #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Jun 17

Get better quality photos when using #FieldMaps to store and share images in #IrisBG & #GardenExplorer
Check out our new article & learn how to attach photos taken with your device’s camera in Field Maps. tinyurl.com/26me6f4x
#IrisBGArcGisMobile #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · May 29

In May's #IrisBGCoffeeChat, we heard from Jack Schaefer, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® @cincinnatizoo.bsky.social
Jack shared how he uses IrisBG to document, manage, & protect the zoo’s tree collection.
Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/36v96e95
#TreeInspections #TreeSafetyRisk #IrisBG

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · May 13

#IrisBG New software version 4.6.1.25051 is here — Read all the details in the #IrisBG Knowledge Library article:
tinyurl.com/yc4s75kh
#irisbg #plantrecords #plantcollection #gardenrecords #gardendata #botanicalgarden #plantconservation #plantresearch #taxonomicresearch #botany #horticulture

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · May 1

For the April #IrisBGCoffeeChat, Cornell Botanic Garden's Kerry Dillon shared how working with the #Haudenosaunee community has shaped their #livingcollections and programming for more meaningful & inclusive collections through plant records.
Watch the video + read more:
tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 28

#IrisBGCoffeeChat: Join us & guest host #Filoli #PlantCurator, John Chau: Wed., May 7th at 10 AM AEST | Tues., May 6th at 5 PM PT
He will share his method for managing seasonal display records. Plus, we will reveal a new function for adding Accession item details!
Register: tinyurl.com/2s3uk8sw

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 22

Looking for an easy way to draw beds for your custom map?

📲 IrisBG‘s Laura Knutson Murray leisurely walks you through a demonstration using the ArcGIS app, #FieldMaps.
See this short video in the IrisBG Knowledge Library: tinyurl.com/k9treu5m
#FieldMaps #IrisBG #PlantRecords #PlantMapping

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 20

John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #MeltonBotanicGarden share how a volunteer-run garden manages a developing space w/ environmental challenges while keeping plant records a primary focus. Watch: tinyurl.com/w8nwbe3c #volunteergardeners #IrisBG #BGCI #bganz #irisbgcoffeechat #PlantRecords

IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 14

In our April #irisBG Community Spotlight profile, Mike Roberts explains how he came to work at #NessBotanicGardens & shares the importance of engaging w/ the greater #botanicalgarden community.
🍃 tinyurl.com/tjj23pb8
#IrisbgCommunity #PlantRecords #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 10

Our Australian #IrisBGCoffeeChat was a complete success thanks to John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #MeltonBotanicGarden. Watch the recording, Volunteers Journey with IrisBG, to learn how gardens with limited resources can record data & contribute to the broader community. tinyurl.com/42473jkp

Volunteers Journey with IrisBG | March Coffee Chat 2025

YouTube video by IrisBG

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · Apr 5

Learn how to use #IrisBG to relate funding projects to #plantaccessions, benches, and more with our tutorial, The Funding screen: tinyurl.com/yey7wusm

#IrisBGFunding #GardenFunding #Gardendonors #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata #gardenrecords #gardendata #IrisBGtutorial

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