Rewilding

TUESDAY January 13, 2026 

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Join Trevor Smith for an in-depth discussion on the why, what, and how of integrating native plants into professional landscape design and management. This session will explore the ecological, operational, and economic advantages of specifying and maintaining native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants in client landscapes.

Native species, once established, typically require minimal fertilizers, irrigation, and weed management, reducing long-term maintenance demands and associated costs. Their deep root systems enhance water efficiency, support healthier soils, and help protect limited groundwater resources—critical benefits during periods of drought.

Trevor will review plant selection strategies for a wide range of site conditions, discuss opportunities to replace high-input lawn areas with more resilient native alternatives, and highlight design approaches that enhance habitat value and landscape performance.

Participants will gain insight into how native-focused landscape practices can elevate both project sustainability and client satisfaction, while contributing positively to community ecosystems.

CEU Credits: AOLCP, ISA, APLD

Trevor Smith, AOLCP, MCH

Director of Design & Education
ReEarth Studio

Trevor Smith is Director of Design and Education for the ReEarth Studio at Social Impact Collective in Boston. An award-winning landscape designer, specializing in green infrastructure, native plant design, habitat creation, and implementation of ecological design principles. Mr. Smith holds several landscape certifications, including MCH, NOFA AOLCP, LEED GA, and IPCI, and he is also a past President of the Ecological Landscape Alliance and a current Trustee.