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Inspired by Nature: Hosted by Midwest Groundcovers
September 11, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Midwest Groundcovers is pleased to offer a day of education, tours, and socializing for green industry professionals. Featured speaker Claudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design, Claudia is a widely sought out speaker and consultant who applies the technologies of plant systems to bring essential natural functions back into our cities and towns. Come for a session or two, or stay for the entire day!
Admission for the entire day is $25. Admission for the Social Mixer only is $10.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the ILCA PAC Fund, the IGIA GIPAC Fund, the ASLA Illinois Advocacy Fund, the Peter & Irma Orum HRI Fund. CEU credits will be available.
Presentations:
Claudia West, Wild and Neat: Bridging the Gap between Great Garden Design and Ecology
Kevin Donnelly, The Manufactured Soil Environment: Turning Specifications into Deliverable Soil Blends
Claudia West, Stormwater Management Solutions: Inspired by Wild Plant Communities
Garden Tours:
Walking tour of Midwest Groundcovers’ 12 carefully curated gardens including the Piet Oudolf “New Wave” Garden
Social Mixer:
Enjoy beer and wine on the Midwest Groundcovers patio