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    Oct 18, 2008 (Sat)    

Natural Landscaping with Native Plants Conference

Saturday, October 18, 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Registration begins at 8 A.M.

Kliebhan Conference Center, Bonaventure Hall,
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee
Plenty of free parking available

Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at door; $15 students with ID
Lunch: Cafeteria or bring your own

Download conference poster or registration form.
To register on-line or for questions, call 414-299-9888, press 3.

Reducing greenhouse gases, conserving water, guarding against flooding, providing habitats for birds and insects are a few reasons why Wild Ones, a nonprofit organization, promotes replacing lawns with native plants. To help people learn how to help slow down global warming and prevent extinction of America's birds and insects, Wild Ones is sponsoring a one-day conference called: Natural Landscaping with Native Plants on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Cardinal Stritch University, (Glendale) Milwaukee.

Using native plants to replace lawn grass helps in slowing down global warming because native plants have long, fibrous roots which absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Roots of native plants also absorb, filter, and release water into the ground slowly, preventing flooding. Native plants are drought-resistant and do not require artificial watering. Considerable energy is wasted to purify and pump the water used to irrigate yards. In addition, water is a scarce commodity in many areas making conservation vital.

So much land has been developed that public lands no longer provide enough food for migrating birds and butterflies. Landscaping with native plants sustains American birds and insects which depend on our yards for their survival.

Program choices will include homeowner experiences... and more.