10/15/2025 - 10:30am to 5:30pm
Beneath the Oaks is a one-day symposium focused on sustainable landscape design, ecological restoration, and resilient planting practices in the Lowcountry. The event brings together professionals, land stewards, and native plant advocates for a day of expert insights and peer learning.
What to Expect
- Keynote presentation by horticulturist and designer Rebecca McMackin
- Expert panel discussions on native plants and restoration practices
- Short-format talks from professionals in horticulture, ecology, and design
- Guided field trips to restoration sites
- Closing reception and networking by the pool
Who Should Attend
- Landscape architects and designers
- Gardeners and native plant enthusiasts
- Habitat stewards and conservation professionals
- Students and educators in environmental fields
Partner Organizations
Audubon South Carolina, Charleston Horticultural Society, City of Charleston, Native Plants to the People, SCDNR ACE Basin NERR, South Carolina Native Plant Society (Lowcountry Chapter), Town of Mount Pleasant, Town of Sullivan’s Island
Registration
Ticketing information will be available soon. For sponsorship or exhibitor inquiries, contact Sean Cannon at sean@kiawahconservancy.org.