Designing with Nature: Functional, Sacred, and Sustainable Landscapes
EBRP Main Branch Library Conference Room, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 Map
Paid Event Public Welcome Registration Required Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Friends of LSU Hilltop Arboretum Present the Annual Gardening Symposium:
Join Friends of Hilltop Arboretum for the 2026 Annual Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Jessi Bloom. Bloom will explore how to create functional landscapes rooted in ecological and permaculture principles, while incorporating sacred and healing spaces into gardens and outdoor environments. Attendees will gain practical insights, inspiration, and strategies to integrate sustainability, beauty, and habitat into everyday landscapes.
Sanctuary Garden Showcase
Following Jessi’s talk, attendees can explore our self-guided Sanctuary Garden Showcase, featuring local experts and vendors who bring permaculture and sanctuary garden principles to life. Participants can visit themed areas, meet experts, and discover inspiring ways to apply ecological and sanctuary garden design at home.
About Jessi Bloom
Jessi Bloom is a best-selling author, award-winning ecological landscape designer, and ISA Certified Arborist based in the Pacific Northwest. She is a passionate advocate for land access, food sovereignty, water security, and ecological conservation. Bloom is the author ofPractical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community and the Whole Earth and Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily Practices to Achieve Happiness and Well-Being.
Early Ticket Pricing through Dec. 31, 2025
Member - $75
Non-member - $85
Students - $45
Late Ticket Pricing Jan. 1-29, 2026
Member - $85
Non-member - $95
Students - $50