Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Christopher Ransom is an experienced horticulturist currently working at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, specializing in the Japanese Garden since May 2023. Previous roles include serving as a groundskeeper at the same garden, where traditional and contemporary gardening techniques were utilized. Prior to this, Christopher was a soccer coach at Soccer Shots Franchising and worked as a Forestry Technician (Wildland Firefighter) for the U.S. Forest Service, with significant roles across various ranger districts and recognition as Firefighter of the Year in 2020. An education background includes a Graduate Certificate in Horticulture from the University of Guelph, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Mississippi, ongoing studies in the EMT Program at UCLA, and a foundation in honors education from Southwest Christian School. Additionally, Christopher attended the North American Japanese Garden Association Regional Conference.
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Enjoy the captivating beauty of Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) and Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), one of the largest centers for botanical exploration and discovery in the United States. The new organization brings together BRIT’s fundraising, education, and world-class research capabilities with the Garden’s historically significant grounds, event facilities, and horticultural expertise. Together, FWBG will create one of the leading public gardens in America.