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Like zoos, botanic gardens rescue species from the wild, raise them from young and then release them.
Journey with us to discover how botanic gardens are powerful forces in saving native species and ecosystems – taking plants from seed banks to thriving wild habitats. This webinar reveals the behind-the-scenes work of experts collecting, raising and rewilding, offering hope for biodiversity and practical insight into how we can all play a role in protecting our environment.
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Meet the speakers
Felicity Skoberne
Curator Wollongong Botanic Garden
Felicity Skoberne has been Curator of Wollongong Botanic Garden since December 2022 and currently chairs the BGANZ NSW and ACT Regional Group. A landscape architect and horticulturist, she brings 34 years of experience in open space management and design to her role, with a strong focus on connecting people to nature.
Nathan Emery
Manager Seedbank and Conservation Collections, Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Nathan Emery is the Manager of Seedbank and Conservation Collections at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, overseeing the NSW seed banking program and its growing collection. Since 2015, he has led conservation translocation projects and researched seed biology to support threatened plant species and ecosystems.
Tim Park
Kaiwhakahaere Ōtari – Manager Ōtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton’s Bush Reserve, New Zealand
Tim Park is an ecologist and conservation leader managing Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand’s only public botanic garden dedicated to native plants. He leads efforts in ecological restoration, plant collection development, and community engagement. Prior to this, Tim spent over six years as Environment Partnership Leader at Wellington City Council, where he helped launch Predator Free Wellington.