July 4, 2024
Plant Symposium 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Innovation Village | 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London
In-Person, Virtual, Recorded
PLANT SYMPOSIUM 2025: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register now to attend the event in-person on via an online watch party. LO members, non-members, teachers and students (plus bulk school registration) is now open. Register by Jan. 12, 2025 and save.
REGISTER
Register now to attend the event in-person on via an online watch party. LO members, non-members, teachers and students (plus bulk school registration) is now open. Register by Jan. 12, 2025 and save.
REGISTER
Over the past decade, Landscape Ontario's annual Plant Symposium has provided a platform for industry leaders from around the globe to share their insights and innovations to the broader horticultural community.
Organizers are excited to share a three-part video series leading up to the 2025 Symposium that explores how ecological referencing influences professional practices, the origins of a passion for native plants, and the importance of the "right plant, right place" philosophy.
We’ll also discuss strategies for engaging those new to these concepts, ways to inspire enthusiasm in the field and share some standout successes and valuable resources. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, you’re in for an enlightening conversation that highlights the intersection of sustainability and horticulture.
Organizers are excited to share a three-part video series leading up to the 2025 Symposium that explores how ecological referencing influences professional practices, the origins of a passion for native plants, and the importance of the "right plant, right place" philosophy.
We’ll also discuss strategies for engaging those new to these concepts, ways to inspire enthusiasm in the field and share some standout successes and valuable resources. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, you’re in for an enlightening conversation that highlights the intersection of sustainability and horticulture.
Watch the three-part video series and save the date for the 2025 Plant Symposium at Fanshawe Innovation Village in London, Ont., on February 4.
| PART 1 released September 3, 2024 | |
| Part 1 - Returning to our Roots: Native Plants in our Landscapes In this video we will explore the foundational aspects of how ecological referencing shapes professional practices and the passion behind native plants. (23 minutes). |
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| PART 2 released October 1, 2024 | |
| Part 2 - Returning to our Roots: Native Plants in our Landscapes
Join us as we delve deeper into how the industry can better support the "right plant, right place" philosophy and strategies for communicating the value of ecological referencing to those less familiar with the topic. We’ll also share some inspiring ways to generate excitement about sustainable horticulture and highlight a notable success story from our panellists that exemplifies the impact of these principles. (30 minutes).
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| PART 3 coming October 29, 2024 | |
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| Part 3 - Returning to our Roots: Native Plants in our Landscapes In this final segment, we’ll explore what you wish more people understood about ecological referencing and share some valuable resources for further learning. Your engagement with these ideas is essential in fostering a more sustainable and informed horticultural community. (44 minutes). |
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Event Questions
Connect with Lauralee GonzalezLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lgonzalez@landscapeontario.com