Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants, announces a Native Plant Design Symposium in partnership with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, featuring experts in ecological design and in landscape architecture. It will take place Friday, October 25, from 10 – 5 at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center in Bristol, Rhode Island (pictured below). Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Visit the “Learn” section of http://nativeplanttrust.org to sign up.

The full day event highlights ecological design methods and strategies using native plants in both public and private spaces, and the role of native plants in shaping our ecosystems. It includes a keynote address by Ann Kearsley of Rhode Island School of Design, a panel discussion, and workshops. The Symposium will address large-scale issues, such as design’s role in habitat restoration.