Peter Nagle

Peter Nagle, LEED Green Associate, currently serves as the Director of Plant Ecology and Curator at Urban Rivers, where Peter has developed plant design and management plans for over 15,000 square feet of floating gardens in the Chicago River. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, Peter also holds the position of Managing Ecologist, leading the Aquatic Department's operations and managing projects with budgets up to $6 million, while fostering collaborations with diverse organizations aimed at enhancing community outreach and aquatic ecology. Peter's career includes progressive roles starting from Assistant Ecologist to Associate Ecologist, focusing on lake maintenance and ecological restoration. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Creighton University and study at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.