Expert Ecologist Reveals How Native Plants Heal Damaged Ecosystems on April 1
The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI) will host its next in-person Forum on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The event features naturalist and ecologist Charles R. Smith, who will discuss how native plants help restore damaged ecosystems. The talk is part of LLI's monthly Forum Series, held on the first Wednesday of each month. Charles R. Smith brings over 30 years of experience in natural resource management. He retired from Fairfax County government, where he focused on restoring streams and riparian corridors. His work has included managing public lands as large as 23,000 acres, covering forests, grasslands, wetlands, and river systems.
Smith is also a U.S. Army veteran and serves on the board of the Virginia Native Plant Society. His April 1 presentation will explore the importance of native plants in ecosystem recovery. The free event runs from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale, VA. No registration is required. The Forum is one of several local initiatives on ecosystem restoration. In Fairfax County, the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance offers workshops on bird conservation and invasive plant removal. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners host plant clinics and botany lessons, while Plant NoVA Natives promotes the use of native plants through educational programmes.
The April 1 Forum provides an opportunity to learn from an expert in native plant restoration. Smith's talk will take place at the Little River United Church of Christ, with doors open to the public. Similar events are available through other local organisations for those interested in ecosystem conservation.
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