Native Plant Symposium

Native Plant Symposium

September 16th & 17th, 2022

For new gardeners and seasoned professionals alike! Join the Highlands Biological Station in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Highlands Botanical Gardens with the return of the annual Native Plant Symposium. Speakers include Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home and Patrick McMillan, Emmy-winning host  of the PBS show, Expeditions with Patrick, Justin Robinson, Special Projects Botanist of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, and Heather Alley of the Georgia State Botanical Gardens.

Other events include an early morning bird walk, special tours of the Botanical Gardens, and a live native plant auction.

Early bird registration is $150 and students are invited to register at the reduced rate of $20. 

All proceeds from the event directly support the conservation efforts of the Highlands Biological Station.