Kim Gray, Executive Director at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, is speaking at the Pacific Region Convention on Monday, April 28, at the Lunch-n-Learn in Main Ballroom, 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm. A plated lunch will be served at noon.
Her program highlights “Conservation in Action at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum”.
Kim is a native Arizonian who has cultivated her deep-rooted passion for the natural world through a lifetime spent exploring the diverse landscapes of Arizona.
Kim’s professional journey spans over 35 years within the zoological and conservation community, starting as a zookeeper at the Phoenix Zoo and progressing through various managerial roles at zoos and nonprofit organizations in the US.
Kim’s commitment to conservation led her to the role of Chief Operating Officer at the International Crane Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving cranes and their ecosystems. Kim’s dedication extends to being Executive Director at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, a place that held a special spot in her youth. Her love of gardening finds expression in her role as an avid cultivator of cacti, succulents, and vegetables.
You’ll want to hear Kim’s program about the beautiful Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the practices used to conserve and protect native plants.
To register for the AFGC and/or PR Conventions, go to: https://azgardenclubs.com/conventions/
Photo 1 Kim Gray, Executive Director at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo 2 Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Boyce Thompson Arboretum holds collections of desert plants from the US, Mexico, Australia, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, Israel, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Arabian Peninsula. With over 20,000 plants on 135 acres and 5 miles of trails, it is a popular spot to visit.
