About me
Polly Gifford (she/her) is the Grow Wild & Youth Programme Manager at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, supporting the strategic development and delivery of both programmes. Grow Wild is Kew’s national outreach programme working across the UK to bring people together to learn about, grow and enjoy UK native plants and fungi. Kew’s Youth Programme works with over 400 young people each year, on site at Kew Gardens, championing youth voice at Kew and growing science capital alongside personal development. Polly has had a varied 25-year career in the arts and cultural sector working across multiple art forms and specialising in engagement and participation.
