GLDA Seminar 22nd Feb 2025. Speaker Charlotte Hitchmough
GLDA Community are pleased to welcome Charlotte Hitchmough, Director of Action for the River Kennet Trust, as a speaker at our upcoming GLDA Seminar. Charlotte has dedicated her career to water-related issues, beginning in the water industry, progressing through research councils, and culminating in a leadership role within the Rivers Trust movement. She has led numerous award-winning initiatives aimed at protecting and enhancing river catchments and is a staunch advocate for nature-based solutions and community involvement in water conservation.
The title of Charlotte’s talk will be: “Rethinking Rain.”
In her presentation, Charlotte will address the effects of changing rainfall patterns and showcase nature-based solutions that can help us adapt our landscapes to emerging climate realities. Drawing on her extensive experience with the Rivers Trust, she will discuss the crucial role that landscape architecture plays in river health and how garden designers can contribute to creating resilient environments within river catchments.
Tickets for the Seminar on Saturday 22nd February are on sale now on the GLDA website. See below for more information.
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‘Building Resilient Landscapes For a Changing Climate’ – discover practical solutions.
This year’s seminar will focus on empowering garden and landscape designers with essential knowledge and tools to create resilient landscapes that can withstand the challenges posed by climate change. As we face increasingly frequent extreme weather events, shifting precipitation patterns, and rising temperatures, the need for climate resilience in landscape design has never been more critical.
Our expert speakers will present practical strategies and innovative design principles, along with robust planting and sustainable practices that designers can easily incorporate into their work.
The annual GLDA seminar 2025 entitled ‘Building Resilient Landscapes For a Changing Climate’, will take place on 22nd February 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin. The event is organised in association with Bord Bia, organisers of Bloom. Tickets are available to purchase online at the GLDA website.
- GLDA members (€115)
- Non-Members (€145)
- Students (€65 including 1 year membership)
- Friends (€165 including 1 year subscription).
The seminar brings together an outstanding panel of experts, each with unique perspectives and achievements in the world of garden and landscape design. This year’s speakers include:
- Adam Whitbourn, Gardens Manager at the iconic Blarney Castle;
- Charlotte Hitchmough, Director of ‘Action for the River Kennet’ Trust;
- Wendy Allen, an award-winning garden consultant specialising in sustainable water management;
- Henrik Sjöman, an Associate Professor and botanical curator with expertise in climate-resilient plant selection;
- Ann-Marie Powell, a celebrated garden designer, author, and TV presenter.
These distinguished professionals represent a broad spectrum of expertise, from historic garden management and biodiversity enhancement to innovative water solutions, sustainable plant use, and cutting-edge garden design. Their collective insights will offer attendees practical tools, fresh inspiration, and new perspectives on how to create landscapes that are both beautiful and equipped to withstand the challenges of a changing climate.
Whether you’re a garden designer, a landscape professional, a student, or an enthusiast, this seminar promises to broaden your horizons and spark ideas to incorporate resilience and sustainability into your own projects.
Who are the GLDA?
The Garden and Landscape Designers Association is an organisation for garden designers, horticulturists and landscape designers. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in gardens or garden design. There is a variety of membership plans available including student, friend, professional and corporate rates. The website lists contact details and portfolios of accredited garden designers and landscape architects from all over the island. Each year the GLDA organises a seminar on a topical theme and has built up a reputation that attracts knowledgeable and highly respected speakers from around the world, who are experts in their fields.
