Hermann Park Conservancy
Caitlin Talkington is an experienced horticulture professional currently serving as the Landscape Horticulture Manager at Hermann Park Conservancy since September 2021, having previously held roles as Landscape Horticulture Supervisor and Horticultural Assistant/Gardener within the same organization. Prior to this, Talkington worked as a Landscape Designer at Edible Earth Resources, leading the design of edible and ornamental landscapes, and engaging directly with clients on project requirements and follow-up. Additional experience includes positions at Daily Dump, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, and UC Davis Botanical Conservatory, showcasing a strong background in botany, ecological research, and sustainable gardening practices. Talkington holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry from the University of California, Davis, and a diploma in Residential Landscape Design from Oxford College of Garden Design.
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Hermann Park Conservancy
Founded in 1992 as Friends of Hermann Park, Hermann Park Conservancy is a nonprofit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park – today and for generations to come. Through a public-private partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Hermann Park Conservancy raises millions of dollars each year to enhance and maintain the Park. The Conservancy also manages the design of projects, and then shares construction costs with the City of Houston. Thanks to the generous financial support of foundations, corporations, and individuals, the Conservancy has raised more than $122 million for improvement projects in Hermann Park.