Partnering with Cities and Community Organization Greg Church, Ph.D. Honorary Master Gardener
Partnerships mutually beneficial achieve a common goal share resources greater benefit to the community reach more people greater impact
Types of Partners Parks Non Profits Cities Schools Businesses Churches Texas Tree Foundation Arbor Day Foundation Schools Businesses Churches Arborist Education Organization Nurseries Government Agencies Trade Associations USDA, TPWD, FS ISA-Texas Volunteer Groups TNLA Gardeners, Naturalist, etc
Developing Partnerships Find the right person Use your network of contacts Develop a relationship Find some shared interests or goals Start with a small project to test the partnership Communicate effectively Follow through Expand the partnership overtime
Examples of partnerships
Nature Centers
Public Libraries
Parks
Research and Demo Gardens
Wildlife Center
Tree World @ Earth X 2019
Earth-Kind Garden Party
Schools
Garden Shows and Plant Sales
Arbor Day Events
Orchard and Tree Farm Tours and Workshops