Since 1995, Jennifer Ceska has served as conservation coordinator at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. She is recognized for establishing project-driven professional networks and spearheading initiatives for the conservation and recovery of endangered species. Ceska is the coordinator for the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance, a network of over 100 organizations and private companies dedicated to ecological land management, native plant conservation, and the protection of rare and endangered plants.

Everyone who knows Ceska recognizes her passion for connecting people and plants. She and her colleagues have partnered to develop educational programs for schools, home gardens, public landscapes and natural areas, such as Connect to Protect, building gardens and habitats for Georgia native plants and the animals that rely upon them for survival.

The registration deadline is noon on Jan. 30.