A New Program of the ARS
Our Goal:  Attract and prepare the Next Generation (Next Gen) of Rhododendron experts.

The Program's Target Group
• Early career individuals who work in a professional capacity with students and/or with plants.

• Students in post-secondary education programs in horticulture, biology, conservation or other related fields.

Making ARS resources more visible and accessible to students, young scientists and horticulturalists is a primary objective of the Next Generation program at both the ARS national and local chapter levels.

  Next Gen Benefits:
• Networking opportunities
• Mentoring by experts
• Research opportunities
• Experiential learning
• Publishing opportunities
• Conservation knowledge
• Research funding
• Sponsorships
• References for jobs

 Photo by Christina Woodward

  ARS Resources & Expertise:
• International network of experts
• Mentorships
• Volunteer projects
• Plant culture & care knowledge
• Journal publications
• Test and display gardens
• Rhododendron Research Network
• Research funding
• Sponsorships

For more information contact Christina Woodward at canadacaw@yahoo.ca or Dr. Juliana Medeiros at jmedeiros@holdenarb.org