Ron Daise Auditorium
Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of sustainable gardening at Brookgreen Gardens, where the lush beauty of nature meets the wisdom of sustainable practices. Our expert horticulturists and eco-conscious enthusiasts will guide you through a day filled with inspiration, education, and hands-on experiences
All registration includes access to all speakers, sustainability panel, talk and mid-day tour.
Additional pre-symposium tours, and the workshop may be purchased.
8:00AM Optional Garden Tour (Additional fee $15, 18-person cap)
Option 1: Greenhouse and Bethea’s Tour: Kerry Rapp and Jason Flynn
Option 2: Zoo Horticulture Tour: Kaela Miller
9:30AM Gates Open
Registration in LCC foyer: 9:30 – 10:00am with light refreshments in Ron Daise Auditorium
10:00AM Keynote Speaker: Doug Tallamy Restoring Nature’s Relationships at Home
10:55AM Break
11:00AM First General Speaker: Laura Del Vecchio Gardening for Pollinators with Edibles
11:55AM Lunch Break with Brookgreen Gardens’ Horticulture and Education Department staff
1:00PM CONCURRENT: Workshop (Additional fee $40, 18 person cap): Natalie Jones
1:00PM CONCURRENT: Talk and Tour of Heron, Grouse, and Loon: Jason Flynn
1:55PM Break
2:00PM Sustainability Panel: Moderated by Kate White
Panelists: Chris Burtt (land), Cara Schildtknecht (water),
Dwight Williams (insect)
2:55PM Break
3:00PM Second General Speaker: Sharon Turner and Andy
Schwartz Sustainable Practices for Homeowners
3:55PM Conclusion