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3. Sustainability Education in a Botanical Garden Promotes Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes and Willingness to Act

Author

Zelenika, Ivana, Moreau, Tara, Lane, Oliver, and Zhao, Jiaying

Abstract

Creating behavior change to mobilize transitions toward sustainability is a significant challenge of our time. Inspired by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Farmer Field School, we developed a novel community-based education program to engage people in local sustainability topics. In the Sustainable Communities Field School (Field School) program, advertised as team building tours, participants from local organizations are guided by instructors through University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, while receiving verbal and experiential education on topics of food systems and choices, biodiversity conservation, water conservation, and waste reduction. We found that after the Field School program, participants were significantly more knowledgeable about environmental issues, more connected to nature, showed greater intentions and willingness to engage in sustainability actions compared to garden visitors from the general public who did not go through the program. The results suggest that interactive sustainability education in a botanical garden setting can be a useful education model to mobilize public engagement on sustainability.

Published
2018
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4. LOCAL ROOTS, GLOBAL IMPACT: GROWING BIODIVERSITY DAYS AT UBC BOTANICAL GARDEN AND BEYOND.

Author

Jackson, Lauren and Moreau, Tara

Subjects
*BOTANICAL gardens, *URBAN biodiversity, *PLANT diversity, *BIODIVERSITY, *CONSCIOUSNESS raising, *CULTURAL pluralism, *GARDEN design
Abstract

The article discusses the annual Biodiversity Days event at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden, which aims to raise awareness of biodiversity and inspire action for a more biodiverse world. The event showcases local biodiversity initiatives and fosters community connections. The Garden, located on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation, is Canada's oldest university botanical garden and houses over 50,000 plants representing 7,000 taxa. Biodiversity Days features a variety of events and experiences, including research showcases, educational webinars, and field tours. The goal is to continue the event until 2050 and beyond, promoting a culture that celebrates and protects biodiversity. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

11. Toward Integrated Conservation of North America's Crop Wild Relatives

Author

Khoury, Colin K., primary, Greene, Stephanie L., additional, Krishnan, Sarada, additional, Miller, Allison J., additional, Moreau, Tara, additional, Williams, Karen A., additional, Rodriguez-Bonilla, Lorraine, additional, Spurrier, Carol S., additional, Zalapa, Juan, additional, and Nabhan, Gary Paul, additional

Published
2020
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18. CHANGE MUCH? MAKING OUR MARK AND TRACKING IMPACT USING LOGIC MODELS AND THEORIES OF CHANGE.

Author

Moreau, Tara and Willoughby, Sharon

Abstract

This article discusses the use of Theory of Change and Logic Models in public gardens to assess and measure the impact of programs. Theory of Change is a description of the change a program seeks to effect, while Logic Models outline a work plan and intended impact. These tools can help clarify desired outcomes, evaluate programs, and communicate goals and impact. Examples of Theory of Change and Logic Models are provided for public garden tours and interpretation in public gardens. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding how change happens and the relationships between plants, fungi, landscapes, people, and place in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

21. CITIZEN SCIENCE: A TOOL TO COORDINATE LOCAL ACTION FOR GLOBAL GOALS.

Author

Moreau, Tara, Prehn, Christina, Ramey, Bev, and Teed, Katie

Subjects
CITIZEN science, COLLECTION & preservation of plant specimens, BOTANICAL gardens, SCIENTISTS, GARDEN tools, GARDENS
Abstract

Addressing the biodiversity crisis requires action locally and globally. For botanical gardens, citizen science is a tool to grow a garden's influence and impact by inviting collaboration and connection between scientists and citizens. At UBC Botanical Garden diverse programs are underway exploring how citizen science can advance plant collections, conservation, and other goals at the University and regionally. As part of the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science, the Garden is positioned well to serve as a bridge between the public, the University, and science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019

22. Manipulating whitefly behaviour using plant resistance, reduced-risk sprays, trap crops and yellow sticky traps for improved control for wweet pepper greenhouse crops

Author

Moreau, Tara

Abstract

The greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) has been identified as a priority pest for multiple vegetable and ornamental greenhouse crops. The deliberate manipulation of insect behaviour for the purpose of pest management is of great interest to greenhouse growers looking to reduce pesticide use in commercial sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) greenhouses. In the following, alternative control tactics were individually evaluated in the laboratory and greenhouse to identify the greatest modifiers of T. vaporariorum settling and oviposition behaviours on peppers. The four tactics tested were plant resistance (PR), reduced-risk sprays (RRSs), trap crops (TCs) and yellow sticky traps (YSTs). The individual tactics that were most effective at reducing adult and egg populations on peppers were combined to determine if the simultaneous use of behaviour modifying tactics enhanced whitefly control. Results indicated that the greatest modifiers of T. vaporariorum settling and oviposition behaviours on peppers were YSTs > TCs > RRSs > PR. Combining YSTs and TCs with RRRs indicated that T. vaporariorum settling and oviposition can be directed away from peppers to traps. Although whitefly settling was lowest on peppers in the TC + YST + RRS combination, there was no significant benefit of using three tactics (TC + YST + RRS) over two tactics (TC + YST). Trap crops used in combination with yellow sticky traps reduced adult densities on peppers by 53% and provided a more consistent and effective method of reducing whiteflies on peppers than using reduced-risk sprays. The use of YSTs + TCs is recommended as an alterative whitefly control tactic for sweet peppers. Implications of these findings in the context of whitefly host selection and as a potential greenhouse management strategy are discussed.

Published
2010
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