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

North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative

Associated Groups

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

  • Land Stewardship Supervisor

    2017-present

  • Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

    Massachusetts State Leadership Team

  • Ecological Landscape Alliance

    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