Shared Stewardship

Each year, the Washington Botanical Symposium brings together botanists, land stewards, researchers, growers, and plant lovers from across the region to share discoveries about Washington’s diverse flora.

Our Native Plant Nursery Team recently attended the symposium to learn from colleagues working across many disciplines, from biodiversity research and climate resilience to seed science and restoration practices.

Below you’ll find the posters our team members contributed, along with links to additional learning opportunities at Oxbow.

Symposium Posters

Explore the insights our nursery team members shared at the symposium, highlighting their individual areas of interest and expanding expertise:

About the Washington Botanical Symposium

The Washington Botanical Symposium, co-hosted by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum, brings together professionals, students, and community members engaged in studying and stewarding Washington’s flora.

Participants exchange ideas across disciplines and explore topics such as:

• Biodiversity conservation

• Climate change and plant communities

• Native plant propagation and restoration

• Plant taxonomy and classification

• Rare, common, and invasive plant species