Revolutionary Gardening: Breaking Free from Colonial Traditions with Rebecca Fanning
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it's time to rethink our gardens! Join Rebecca Fanning, Town Naturalist for Sullivan’s Island, as she explores the lasting impact of historic English gardening traditions and how we can revolutionize our gardens.
Time & Location
Mar 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
MUSC Drug Discovery Building Auditorium, 70 President St, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
About the event
Join Us for Our Upcoming Lecture Series – March 10: Surrendering Colonial Legacies for Revolutionary Gardeners
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s the perfect time to rethink our gardens. Many landscaping traditions we’ve inherited from colonial times, from manicured English-style lawns to the widespread use of non-native plants, continue to shape our modern landscapes in ways we may not realize.
Join Rebecca Fanning, Town Naturalist for Sullivan’s Island, as she uncovers the unintended consequences of these historic gardening practices, including the dominance of invasive species and the challenges they pose to our local ecosystems. Through this insightful talk, you'll learn how to reclaim your garden with a truly Carolinian plant palette, embracing native species that support biodiversity and thrive in our region’s unique environment.
Rebecca Fanning is the Director of Resilience & Natural Resource Management for the Town of Sullivan's Island. She serves on the…