The SER Northwest Chapter is proud to foster connection, knowledge-sharing, and restoration action across the region. Our events bring together practitioners, researchers, community members, and students to explore ecological restoration from diverse perspectives and biomes.

Upcoming Events

We are updating this list to let you know about events coming for the rest of this year. Be sure to check and out and post your events to the SER Community Calendar. And we hope to see you in September at the SER World Conference in Denver.

Do you want to partner with us on a restoration related event? Let us know!

Recent Programs & Projects
2025 UW Botanic Gardens Ecological Restoration Symposium
April 2025, Seattle, WA
Hosted by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, this annual symposium convenes restoration professionals and enthusiasts to dive into emerging science, practice, and partnerships in restoration.

Restoration Pub Talks
Bringing restoration into your local taproom! These engaging, informal talks hosted by Geum Consulting spotlight restoration stories and solutions in approachable, community-driven settings.

Explore the Salish Sea Wiki
Our region’s unique connection to the Salish Sea continues to shape restoration approaches in coastal and marine ecosystems.

2024 North American Conference
Cross Biome Connections: Ecological Restoration on a Diverse Continent
Co-hosted by SER Northwest and SER Western Canada | Vancouver, BC

In 2024, we co-hosted a landmark North American conference with over 500 attendees exploring ecological restoration across diverse ecosystems and disciplines. The event fostered new collaborations and celebrated the strength of our bioregional network.
Conference Summary
Conference Website

Past Regional Conferences

  • 2024 – Cross Biome Connections: Ecological Restoration on a Diverse Continent, Vancouver, BC
    (Co-hosted with SER Western Canada)
  • 2018 – Restoring Resilient Communities in Changing Landscapes, Spokane, WA
    (Co-hosted with SWS Pacific Northwest Chapter)
  • 2016 – Monitoring Ecological Restoration, Portland, OR
  • 2014 – Regional Conference on Collaborative Restoration
    (Co-hosted with SER Great Basin)
  • 2007 – Chapter Conference, Yakima, WA
    (Co-hosted with SWS Pacific Northwest)
  • 2006 – Chapter Conference
    (Co-hosted with SWS Pacific Northwest)
  • 2005 – Sustainability and Restoration: A Practical Partnership for the 21st Century, Seattle, WA
  • 2003 – The Restoration Toolbox, Portland, OR
    (Co-hosted with SWS Pacific Northwest)