Robert Graham is an ecologist, horticulturalist and botanist. He is currently the Land Steward Supervisor at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill located in Boylston, MA. He has been with the organization since 2017 and is responsible for overseeing all formal groundskeeping and equipment, as well as management of all natural areas including meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. His work ranges from habitat restoration and invasive species management to sustainable equipment and arboriculture. Robert serves as the Vice-Chair of the Native Plant Community for the American Public Gardens Association, and he frequently teaches and volunteers for organizations like the Ecological Landscape Alliance, New England Botanical Society and the Native Plant Trust.
Professional Certifications
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Internation Society of Arboriculture
ISA Certified Arborist
International Society of Arboriculture
Hoisting Engineer HE-2A Excavators
Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections
Remote Pilot Certification
Federal Aviation Administration
Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License (Core)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners Certification Program
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners
Osha 30-Hour Training
Osha Safety Training Institute
NAACC Lead Observer
Associated Groups
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Land Stewardship Supervisor
2017-present
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Massachusetts State Leadership Team
Publications committee
Conference Team
Native Plant Trust
Plant Conservation Volunteer
New England Botanical Society
Herbarium Volunteer
American Public Gardens Association
Vice Chair, Native Plant Community
June 2025-2027
Nashua River Watershed Association
NAACC Lead Observer, Culvert Assessment 2025-Present