The New Garden Ethic: Rewilding for People, Pollinators & Place
Schedule
Thu Jan 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
James A. Buzzard River Education Center | Richmond, VA
About this Event
This gathering invites homeowners, landscape professionals, and greenspace leaders for an engaging keynote from Murray Fisher and a panel conversation with local practitioners. This event will dig into the art and practicality of native planting, the challenges and opportunities of rewilding, and the role each of us can play in shaping a healthier, more connected Richmond. Guests will meet local partners, hear what rewilding means, and leave with inspiration and practical steps to strengthen our city’s green future—from the spaces outside their front doors to the parks and shared landscapes we steward together.
Limited capacity, reserve your seat now!
This event is hosted by Capital Trees thanks to the generosity of the following:
Speaker Sponser
Charles and Anna Aquino
Understory Sponser
M. Turner Landscapes
Seedling Sponser
Wendell Welder Landscape Design
Friends of Bryan Park
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Featured Talk: Landscape as Art
Host: Murray Fisher
Info: Keynote speaker Murray Fisher, will share “Landscape as Art” with a focus on rewilding and native plant practices at the residential scale—benefits, challenges, and practical considerations for homeowners and landscape professionals.
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Host: Murray Fisher
Info: Panelist will discuss why rewilding matters for Richmond’s future.
Experts will share practical applications for parks and public landscapes,
along with challenges, advocacy, and pathways to action.
Where is it happening?
James A. Buzzard River Education Center, 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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