It is our absolute pleasure to announce the second Beth Chatto Symposium, ‘Rewilding the Mind’ taking place on 1st & 2nd September 2022.
We have drawn together an exciting combination of leading horticulturists, garden designers, conservationists, landscape architects, developers, planners, academia & local authority interdisciplinary teams, to discuss the meaning, purpose and best practice of ecological and sustainable planting for the 21st century.
‘Rewilding the Mind’ will explore ideas such as sonic rewilding and examine the ethos of rewilding / nature beneficial horticulture, in urban and rural settings, delving into the detail of ecological restoration, biodiversity net gain, afforestation, sustainable design and the reconnective and educational value of therapeutic projects.
With a mixture of lectures and moderated discussion panels, The Beth Chatto Symposium aims to stimulate conversation and shared learning.
Arit Anderson will be introducing the confirmed speakers, listed here in alphabetical order:
Adam Hunt, Prof Alastair Driver, Dan Pearson, Prof Dave Goulson, Errol Reuben Fernandes, Fergus Garrett, Dr Gemma Jerome, Giacomo Guzzon, Henrik Sjöman, Jo McKerr, John Little, Dr Mike Edwards, Sarah Price, Sid Hill, Dr Sue Stuart-Smith, Tom Stuart-Smith, Ton Muller, Dr Wei Yang.
We do hope you are able to join us for this special two-day event; Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September 2022, at the Ivor Crewe Lecture Theatre, University of Essex.
Your ticket will also include an invitation to an exclusive garden party held at Beth Chatto’s Gardens & Nursery, on the Thursday evening.
