Robert Graham is a lifelong woodsman and naturalist. He graduated from Worcester State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. There he focused heavily on conservation biology and GIS (geographic information systems). He is currently the Land Steward at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill where he leads the stewardship and groundskeeping operation. He is responsible for managing the care of all turf grasses on the property, as well as maintenance of all equipment used by the horticulture department. Him and his stewardship team also preserve the properties 20+ acres of meadow, and 100+ acres of woodlands and wetlands. His professional interests include early successional habitat, native plant ecology, and sustainable land management.

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

Associated Groups