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SUMMARY:Rhododendron Species Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience at the 2025
Rhododendron Species Symposium\, hosted by the Rhododendron Species Bo
tanical Garden (RSBG) with generous support of the Helen G. Walker Fou
ndation.\n\nJoin us for an inspiring two-day event in Federal Way\, Wa
shington\, where gardeners\, plant lovers\, and experts from around th
e world come together to celebrate the beauty\, science\, and artistry
of gardening.\n\nWhether you're a seasoned horticulturist or just sta
rting your gardening journey\, this symposium offers something for eve
ryone. Be inspired and educated with fascinating lectures on the conse
rvation of rare and endangered plant species\, guided garden tours\, l
ively discussions\, and a special Q&A panel* with this year's special
keynote speaker and RSBG horticulture staff.\n\nWe're thrilled to welc
ome Keynote Speaker\, Seamus O'Brien\, head gardener at the National B
otanic Gardens\, Kilmacurragh. He’ll share his vast expertise and bota
nical insights\, all while you enjoy a delicious banquet dinner in gre
at company. You'll also hear from the RSBG's Executive Director of Hor
ticulture and Curator\, Steve Hootman\, on recent introductions and ta
xonomic changes in a horticulturally significant subgroup of Rhododend
ron species.\n\n*Want to shape the conversation? If there's a specific
topic you'd like covered during our Q&A panel\, simply share your sug
gestions or questions in the comment box on the registration form.\n\n
\n\nSecure your spot today for this exciting and enriching event—you w
on’t want to miss out! If you're traveling to the Symposium\, be sure
to book your hotel here (book by April 4)!\nClick the button below for
more information on full Symposium details including event schedule\,
speaker list\, lectures\, lodging\, workshops\, and more.\n FULL EV
ENT DETAILS\n\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Don’\;t miss out on an unforgetta
ble experience at the 2025 Rhododendron Species Symposium\, hosted by
the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) with generous support
of the Helen G. Walker Foundation.
\nJoin us for an inspiring t
wo-day event in Federal Way\, Washington\, where gardeners\, plant lov
ers\, and experts from around the world come together to celebrate the
beauty\, science\, and artistry of gardening.
\nWhether youR
17\;re a seasoned horticulturist or just starting your gardening journ
ey\, this symposium offers something for everyone. Be inspired and edu
cated with fascinating lectures on the conservation of rare and endang
ered plant species\, guided garden tours\, lively discussions\, and a
special Q&\;A panel* with this year’\;s special keynote speake
r and RSBG horticulture staff.
\nWe’\;re thrilled to welcom
e Keynote Speaker\, Seamus O’\;Brien\, head gardener at the National Botanic Garden
s\, Kilmacurragh. He’ll share his vast expertise and botanical ins
ights\, all while you enjoy a delicious banquet dinner in great compan
y. You’\;ll also hear from the RSBG’\;s Executive Director o
f Horticulture and Curator\, Steve Hootman\, on recent introductions a
nd taxonomic changes in a horticulturally significant subgroup of
Rhododendron species.
\n*Want to shape the conversation
? If there’\;s a specific topic you’\;d like covered during
our Q&\;A panel\, simply share your suggestions or questions in the
comment box on the registration form.
\n
\nSecure your spot today for this
exciting and enriching event—you won’t want to miss out! If you’
\;re traveling to the Symposium\, be sure to book your hotel here<
/a> (book by April 4)!
\nClick the button belo
w for more information on full Symposium details incl
uding event schedule\, speaker list\, lectures\, lodging\, workshops\,
and more.
\n FULL EVENT DETAILS\n \;
\n
URL:https://rhodygarden.org/events/rhododendron-species-symposium-2025
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LOCATION:Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden & Courtyard by Marriott
\, 2525 S 336th St\, Federal Way
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