Hosted by the Kiawah Conservancy, the 2025 Beneath the Oaks Symposium brought together landscape professionals, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts for a day of inspiration and connection at The Sandcastle on October 15, 2025.
Attendees enjoyed an engaging keynote presentation by Rebecca McMackin, insightful panel discussions with local landscape leaders, interactive breakout sessions, and restoration site visits that showcased ecological resilience in action. The day concluded with a relaxed poolside networking reception, fostering new connections and ideas for creating more sustainable landscapes across the Lowcountry.
View a recording of Rebecca McMackin’s keynote and the panel discussion below.
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