January 15th 2026
A group of world-leading experts in gardening, rewilding, design, horticulture, biodiversity and climate change, have established the Wilding Gardens conference – its inaugural event will take place at the University of Manchester next January 2026. 'Over two days thrilling talks will stimulate discussion, present the science, inspire creativity and drive a nationwide movement'.
"The potential for gardens to contribute space for nature is colossal. Nationally, gardens total 23 million, covering an area of around 433,000 hectares. This is one-fifth of the area of Wales, and bigger than the Exmoor, Dartmoor and Lake District National Parks and the Norfolk Broads put together. In England, the area of land under gardens is four and a half times larger than the area designated to National Nature Reserves.
The Wilding Gardens Conference will examine why and how rewilding can lead to increased sustainability and biodiversity – from city gardens, parks, backyards and balconies, to country estates, churchyards and allotments, across the lawns, verges, plots and patios of our landscape". – Wilding Gardens Website
Thursday 15th - Friday 16th January, 2026
(Provisional) Times:
10am-6pm on the Thursday and 9am-4pm on the Friday.
Address:
The University of Manchester
University Place, 176 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PL
2-day Tickets:
Standard tickets are £220 each,
Individual company/business tickets are £325 each,
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