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Ground Level Presents: Gardening for Climate Resilience

Sep

29

September 29, 2026

St Mary's Church, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Ground Level Presents: Gardening for Climate Resilience takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at St Mary’s Church, London.

What to Expect

  • An evening of expert talks and discussion exploring resilient planting, wildlife gardening, and adapting to a changing climate.
  • Gain fresh ideas, practical advice, and inspiration from renowned horticulturalists, ecologists, and plant experts.
  • Discover the remarkable role of insects in our ecosystems from Dr Erica McAlister, Senior Curator at the Natural History Museum.
  • Opportunity to pre-order and collect climate-resilient plants from specialist nurseries, The No Name Nursery and Zophian Plants, on the night.
  • Network with fellow gardeners and continue the conversation at the bar, open before the event and during the interval.

Who Should Attend

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning your journey, you will leave with fresh ideas, practical advice, and plenty of inspiration for creating more resilient and biodiverse gardens.

Practical Information

The event runs from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Doors open at 5:45 PM. A bar will be open before the event and during the interval. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.

Programme

  • 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM: Introduction by Tim Hewitt
  • 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM: Talk by Dr Erica McAlister
  • 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM: Talk by Steve Edney
  • Drinks break
  • Live panel discussion and audience Q&A with Tim Hewitt, Toby Shuell, Steve Edney and Louise Dowle
  • Closing remarks

Topics

climate resilience wildlife gardening drought-tolerant plants sustainable gardening biodiversity