Tickets now available for GLDA’s 29th Annual Design Seminar

Explore strategies for building resilient landscapes in the face of climate change at the GLDA’s 29th Annual Design Seminar, featuring top international experts in sustainable design
16 January 2025
The Garden and Landscape Designers Association (GLDA) has recently announced that tickets are now on sale for their 29th Annual Design Seminar, titled Building Resilient Landscapes for a Changing Climate.
This year, the seminar will focus on the crucial role gardens and open spaces play in shaping a sustainable, livable future for our communities.
Event details:
- Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025
- Venue: Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel Conference Centre, Northwood Park, Santry, Dublin D09 X9X2
- Time: Registration opens at 8am. Seminar runs from 9am-5.30pm
Featured speakers:
- Henrik Sjöman: Associate professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, and honoree research associate at Royal Botanic Garden Kew. Henrik’s work focuses on site-adapted plant use for urban environments, examining how trees contribute to ecosystem services in parks and gardens.
- Wendy Allen: Multi-award-winning garden designer, consultant, and trainer specializing in biodiverse rain gardens and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Wendy has worked with UK Rivers Trust and is passionate about nature-based solutions for water management and biodiversity.
- Charlotte Hitchmough: Director of Action for the River Kennet and expert in nature-based solutions for water management. Charlotte has developed award-winning projects to protect rivers, reduce water pollution, and improve flood risk resilience.
- Adam Whitbourn: Head Gardener at Blarney Castle, overseeing over 70 acres of gardens. Adam has helped transform the estate into one of Ireland’s most beautiful horticultural sites, in collaboration with the estate owner Sir Charles Colthurst.
- Ann Marie Powell: Award-winning garden designer based in the U.K. with a focus on creating resilient, biodiverse landscapes. Ann-Marie’s designs encourage harmony between humans and nature while promoting sustainable and vibrant garden ecosystems.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading experts in landscape design and sustainability. Secure your spot today by booking your ticket here.
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