News published: 13 July 2023

The next issue of Roots will focus on nature and the role that gardens play in connecting visitors with plants, biodiversity and nature.

Now more than ever our planet and our wildlife are in crisis. Global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and habitat degradation are having a huge impact on nature. There is a lot of information out there about what is happening and what we all need to do to play our part. But this can often be overwhelming and scary.

At the heart of these messages however is the fundamental connection that we as humans share with nature. If we can feel more connected with and love nature, then making the right choices to care for our planet is a natural next step. Botanic gardens are essential to that message and have a role to play in connecting visitors with nature.

But how do we do it?

What is the best way of going about it, are there strategies, tools and messaging that we can use as a community to strengthen our progress?

We are currently looking for a variety of articles on this important topic.

To contribute, please send a 100 word abstract to Helen by 5th August 2023