2025 Membership Survey
Member input is critical to our association meeting the needs of new and existing members. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. If you are open to discussing your responses with a staff member, please complete the contact information below. If you wish to remain anonymous, or do not wish to provide certain pieces of information, simply leave those fields blank.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Organization
Membership Category
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Institutional or Allied Individual (my garden/organization is a member)
Individual, Retired, or Student (I do not work at a member garden)
Corporate
Not sure
Job Category
Please Select
Advocacy
Arborist
Development / Institutional Advancement
Executive Leadership
Education / Outreach / Public Programs
Facilities Management
Finance / Operations
Food Service
Guest Services
Horticulture
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communications
Membership
Plant Records
Public Safety
Science / Conservation
Volunteer Management
Other
Please specify other job category:
How did you first learn about APGA?
Word of mouth
HR @ Garden/Employer
Association emails
Social media
Internet search
Other (please specify)
How frequently do you engage with APGA? (Read a newsletter, log into your account, attend an event, etc.)
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
How often do you engage with the following membership benefits?
Not aware of
Aware of, but do not engage with
Engage with on occasion
Engage with regularly
In-Person Professional Development Events (Annual Conference, Symposia, and Regional Learning Series)
Online Professional Development Events
Library & Media Center (webinar recordings and other resources)
Professional Communities forums
E-newsletters
Garden Map (map of active member gardens)
Public Garden
magazine (digital or print)
Job Postings/Career Center
Benchmarking tools
Collective Impact Survey
Member Directory
Garden Scholar Awards (stipends for event registration and travel costs)
Sentinel Plant Network (workshops, pest monitoring projects, outreach events)
Plant Collections Network
Disaster Readiness Initiative
Urban Agriculture Resilience Program
Garden Friendly Providers directory (resource list of vendors for public gardens)
Sponsorship/Exhibitor opportunities
How would you prefer to receive updates and information from APGA? Select the channel(s) you prefer. Selecting an option below will not subscribe you.
Email
Website
Professional Communities
Direct mail
Text messages
Mobile app notifications
Social media
What specific skills or knowledge do you want to develop or improve?
What are the biggest challenges you're currently facing in your role?
What are the top challenges facing your garden this year? (Select top 3)
Staffing/recruitment
Fundraising/sponsorship
Visitor engagement
Horticulture/plant health
Technology/digital tools
DEAI implementation
Other (please specify)
What other professional associations are you or your organization members of?
Do you attend any non-APGA regional events with gardens in your geographic area?
No
Yes
Please list the name of any non-APGA regional events or groups you have participated in:
What do you value most about regional connections with other gardens in your area?
Sharing information and best practices
Collaborating on inter-organizational projects
Networking with peers
Staying informed about regional plant health and pest issues
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Strengthening advocacy and community engagement efforts
Other
APGA’s Regional Learning Series are 1-day events hosted by a local garden to provide area garden professionals a low-cost way to network and learn together. What would be the top barriers to your attendance at a Regional Learning Series event?
We have other regional events that I prefer to attend
Topics are not relevant
Travel expenses are too high
I have been to the host garden before
Other
Our Garden Friendly Providers are industry experts, helping gardens achieve their goals. What is your preferred way to learn about the services our corporate partners provide? Select all that apply.
Advertisements in Public Garden magazine
Hosted virtual online webinars
Updates in our People & Gardens and Programs newsletters
Sponsored programs during Annual Conference and symposia
Networking in the Exhibit Hall at Annual Conference
Direct outreach from corporate members via email or phone
Other (please specify)
What topics would you be interested in learning about from our Garden Friendly Providers?
On a scale of 1-5, how well do you feel APGA content prepares you to address future trends/challenges?
Not prepared at all
1
2
3
4
Highly prepared
5
1 is Not prepared at all, 5 is Highly prepared
How would you rate the overall value of your APGA membership?
Not valuable
1
2
3
4
Highly valuable
5
1 is Not valuable, 5 is Highly valuable
On a scale of 1 to 5, how valuable is APGA in helping you reach your individual professional goals?
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Not valuable
1
2
3
4
Highly valuable
5
1 is Not valuable, 5 is Highly valuable
On a scale of 1 to 5, how valuable is APGA in helping your organization reach its goals?
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Not valuable
1
2
3
4
Highly valuable
5
1 is Not valuable, 5 is Highly valuable
On a scale of 1 to 5, how valuable is APGA to the public horticulture sector?
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Not valuable
1
2
3
4
Highly Valuable
5
1 is Not valuable, 5 is Highly Valuable
Do you think APGA is delivering on its mission? "We champion and advance public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators in the conservation and appreciation of plants."
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Yes
No
No opinion
Do you have any suggestions on how APGA could enhance its mission delivery?
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How can APGA better support inclusivity, accessibility, or representation in our membership and programming?
Is there anything else you would like us to know regarding what you value about your membership or where we can improve? Are there any additional resources that you are seeking to connect with through your membership?
What are your primary goals in being part of the APGA Community? (Select up to 3)
Brand visibility
Lead generation/sales
Thought leadership
Market research/insights
Professional development
Supporting the mission of public gardens
Other (please specify)
Which APGA Corporate Member benefits are most valuable to your company? (Select all that apply)
Your company's listing on our Garden Friendly Provider directory
Network & share ideas via 20+ Professional Communities
Discount on ads in Public Garden magazine
Exhibitor discount for the Annual Conference
One subscription to quarterly Public Garden magazine
Member pricing for in-person and virtual events
Subscription to the Association's e-newsletters
Face-to-face time with members
Access to the online Member Directory
Opportunities to sponsor Professional Development programs or events
Your company's logo displayed in one of the Association's e-newsletters annually (exclusive benefit to Corporate Plus and Gold)
Opportunities to attend and present at professional symposia, webinars, or programs
Email distribution list of all member organizations’ Main Contacts, provided annually upon request (exclusive benefit to Corporate Gold)
Job postings in the Association’s Career Center (exclusive benefit to Corporate Plus and Gold)
Benchmarking Study results summary
What would make your APGA membership more compelling or valuable?
What prevents your company from taking full advantage of your APGA membership? (Select all that apply)
Limited time or staff capacity
Unsure how to navigate APGA opportunities
Travel or budget limitations
Wasn't aware of all the benefits APGA Corporate Membership offers
Opportunities do not align with our business goals
Other (please specify)
Which types of exposure and recognition are most meaningful for your brand? (Select all that apply)
Speaking opportunities (sessions, sponsored webinars)
Logo visibility (events, website, publications)
Success stories featuring your company
Hosted networking (social events, receptions, or roundtables)
Booth or lounge space at events
Advertising in Public Garden magazine
Community-specific sponsorships
Recognition as a public garden champion
Other (please specify)
What outcomes would define a successful APGA membership for your company?
In which of the following areas would your company most like to increase its visibility? (Select all that apply)
At in-person conferences and events
Within virtual professional development programs
In Public Gardens magazine (print)
On APGA’s website or digital resources
Other (please specify)
What information about our garden institutions would you like to know?
Which APGA communities most closely align with your target market? (Select up to 3)
Arts and Exhibitions
College and University Gardens
Design and Planning
Development and Membership
Disaster Readiness Forum
Education
Emerging Professionals
Finance and Operations
Food and Agriculture
Guest Services
Historic Landscapes
Horticulture, Greenhouses, and Facilities
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA)
International Gardens
Interpretation and Visitor Studies; A cohort of the Education Community
Marketing and Communications
Native Plants
Plant Collections
Plant Conservation
Plant Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Small Gardens
Technology and Innovation Professionals (TIPs)
Volunteer Engagement
Please rate how connected your brand is with your target audience in the public garden sector.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
Extremely well
5
1 is Not at all, 5 is Extremely well
What would improve that connection for your company?
Are there any services, programs, or benefits you wish APGA offered for Corporate Members?
What industry challenges or trends could your company address in a presentation to APGA members?
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