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24 MarSymposium 2026 Call for Session Proposals
Session proposal submissions are now open for The Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026, presented by Phipps and Duke Farms, and hosted at Duke Farms, a Center of the Doris Duke Foundation, in Hillsborough, NJ, from Oct 28 – Oct 30, 2026.
In addition to plenary sessions on Ecological Restoration and Land Use, Institutional Decarbonization, and Community Engagement, the Toolkit is searching for sessions which cover a wide array of climate focus areas, projects and initiatives (including but not limited to the following):
· Education
· Youth Advocacy
· Climate Communication and Interpretation
· Programs and Outreach
· Transportation
· Green Teams and Staff Engagement
· Waste Management
· Food Services
· Facilities and Operations
· Water Systems
· Investments
· Sustainable Purchasing and Procurement
· Research
Session proposals may take the format of concurrent sessions, panel discussions, experiential or interactive workshops, and lightning round talks.
This year’s Symposium is an opportunity for museums, gardens, zoos, aquaria, science centers and field stations to come together and share strategies with an emphasis on mitigation, for building and implementing creative, holistic solutions to address climate change.
Please have your proposal submitted by Thurs., April 30.
| Questions? Contact alampl@phipps.conservatory.org or 412-622-6915, ext. 6752 |
| About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org. About Duke Farms: Duke Farms is a living lab where we develop model strategies for nature restoration, wildlife conservation, and clean energy transition. Located on 2,700 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, our campus is a gathering place for global decision-makers and local neighbors to spark change. Duke Farms is a center of the Doris Duke Foundation which strives to build a more creative, equitable, and sustainable future. Learn more at dukefarms.org. |