Sep 27, 2008 (Sat)    

2nd Biennial Native Plant Symposium
Presented by
Gibson Woods Chapter of Wild Ones

Saturday, September 27
The Center
Purdue University
Calumet
2300 173rd Street
Hammond, Indiana

Program Schedule
Denise Sandoval -- "What is a native plant?"
Denise has many years of experience working with native plants. She operates her own business "Good-Natured Landscapes" and will explain what a native plant is, summarize some of the various habitats they're found in and their many benefits. She promotes, "Think globally, plant locally"!

Jack Pizzo -- "Landscape Tips Using Native Plants"
Jack Pizzo is a founding partner of Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. and has been involved in the restoration, design, construction and stewardship of many natural areas in the Midwest. Jack will present how to landscape using native plants.

Bob Allision -- "Shade and Woodland Plants"
Bob comes to us with a lot of hands on experience. For 12 years Bob has worked for
JF New as manager of seed collection, plant extraction, and seed production and cleaning. Bob will advise us on what native shade plants are good for our area.

Bill & Jennifer Tobin -- "Native Trees and Shrubs"
Bill and Jennifer have been master gardeners for many years and have spoken to numerous groups in Indiana and Illinois on several subjects including native trees and shrubs. They will acquaint us with trees that are common to our area and the wild life that is attracted to them.

Early Registration -- Prior to August 30th is $25.00
Registration(August 30th to September 13th) is $35.00
Absolutely NO Registrations accepted after September 13th, 2008
Registration fee includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch

For more information call: Joy at Gibson Woods 219-844-3188 or Pat at 219-865-2679.