SAVE THE DATE: March 15, 2017 – 1st Washington Botanical Symposium, Seattle, WA

The 1st Washington Botanical Symposium will be held on Wed. March 15, 2017 at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.  This day-long conference will feature presentations by botanists throughout Washington on topics ranging from aquatic plants and climate change to invasives species, rare plants, and a revised regional flora.  In addition to learning about ongoing projects, the conference will be a great opportunity to connect with colleagues within and across disciplines.

Additional details will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding a list of speakers and topics, timeline for the day, and registration . The conference is co-sponsored by the University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum, UW Botanic Gardens and the Rare Plant Care and Conservation Program (Rare Care), Washington Natural Heritage Program, and the Washington Noxious Weed Control Board.