Advanced training
Landscape Design with Missouri In Mind
February 17 and 18, Lake of the Ozarks
March 9 and 10, Columbia
Sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation and Grow Native!
These workshops will focus on landscape design techniques, plant selection, installation methods and maintenance practices presented by Missouri Department of Conservation resource experts and native plant professionals. The Friday session is for landscaping professionals and features sessions on storm water management and how to use native plants to create low-maintenance landscapes. The Saturday workshop is for gardeners, homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts and will include sessions on smaller-scale landscapes. Each workshop will provide practical, in-depth information on landscaping with native plants to create beauty and to support biodiversity.
Seating is limited. There is a registration deadline and the registration fee, which includes lunch, is $35.
To register for the workshop, go to www.grownative.org and click on the events link. For more information, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at 573-522-4115 extension 3833 or 3370, barbara.fairchild@mdc.mo.gov, or syd.hime@mdc.mo.gov.
Invasive and Nuisance Species Workshop
for Missouri Department of Conservation Volunteers
Sat. March 3, 2012, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center, Springfield, Mo.
Registration deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Cost: $12
Event details and registration form (PDF)