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Native Landscaping Conferences |
Donna VanBuecken, Executive Director PO Box 1274 Appleton, WI 54912-1274 Phone: 877-394-9453 Email: execdirector@for-wild.org
August 28, 2010
The 3rd quarter national board meeting will be by webconference. Results from the board member elections and installment of new officers will take place at this meeting. Details to be published at a later date.
November 5 & 6, 2010
The 4th quarter national meeting and the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting and Conference will be held at Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut and hosted by the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Wild Ones in conjunction with the Arboretum's annual SALT Conference. Further information about SALT
If you have a conference you would like to have listed on this webpage, please send an e-mail containing the appropriate text to conference listing.
For additional conferences, see the listing below or go to the list maintained by the National Park Service at Plant Conservation Alliance, or the one maintained by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at national events calendar.
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Aug 01, 2010 (Sun)
22nd North American Prairie Conference
Hosted by the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa
August 1st-5th
The 22nd North American Prairie Conference will be held at the University of Northern Iowa from August 1-5, 2010. We invite you to experience the Iowa prairies, the Cedar Falls metro area, University of Northern Iowa and the Tallgrass Prairie Center. In keeping with the conference theme, "Restoring a National Treasure," there will be various opportunities to observe prairie restorations and reconstructions. Participants will be able to discuss the latest prairie research, explore remnant and restored prairies on field trips, and view local and national exhibits. We anticipate a large gathering of prairie enthusiasts and hope you will be among them. Feel free to check the web site often as we finalize plans and provide updates. For questions or more information feel free to contact us.
Update on 5/27/10
We now have just one vendor/exhibitor price $200 which includes one conference registration and the exhibitor table. Registration can now be done online, please fill out the entire registration form before submitting. We are accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations until May 31st. We also have plenty of opportunities for pre and post conference field trips and sponsorships. For more information check out the conference website www.napc2010.org . If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
www.napc2010.org
Aug 06, 2010 (Fri)
The 2nd Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference "Connect People and Nature" co-hosted by Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones will be held August 6,7 and 8 at the Bergamo Center in Dayon, Ohio.
We have a great lineup of educational programs and field trips, with a keynote speaker each day of the conference. After a pre-conference field trip and picnic dinner on Friday, Wil Hershberger, author of "The Songs of Insects" will connect us to the songs of summer.
On Saturday night, we will have a banquet followed by keynote, Julie Zickefoose, who will talk about her book "Letters from Eden", a collection of writings about her deep relationship with the 80-acre wildlife sanctuary where Julie and her family live in Whipple, Ohio.
On Sunday morning, Judy Semroc, from the Cleveland Natural History Museum uses macrophotography to show the relation ships between pollinators and the plants they rely on. Our program topics are varied and will appeal to gardeners, botanists, birders, and all wildlife enthusiasts and those hoping to "Connect with Nature".
We are offering field trips to nearby botanical hotspots such as Cedar Bog, Gallagher Fen, and Beavercreek wetlands, led by leading plant, bird and butterfly experts such as Jim McCormac, Dan Boone, Julie Zickefoose, Rick Gardener, Janet Creamer, Jim Davidson, Cheryl Harner and Stan Stine-just to name a few!
There will be non-profit groups to display their literature and vendors. Master Gardeners and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists may use these events for accredited hours and educational requirements.
We are offering scholarships to young birders/naturalists under the age of 18.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about the conference, please contact Kathy McDonald or call 513.941.6497 any evening.
MSU Garden Day is Friday, August 6, 2010!!
Michigan State University
Join MSU for a fun-filled day that includes the chance to hear nationally known speakers as well as your choice of 12 different workshops!
Their 2010 Keynote Speakers are - Doug Tallamy - author of "Bringing Nature Home" and Art Cameron - MSU Horticulture Garden Director who will speak on "A Passion for plants"!
We will also have our Garden Day Marketplace, which will have many vendors offering a wide variety of plant material and garden accessories.
Enjoy lunch in the Gardens and the opportunity to tour the plants and landscape that will be showcased for Garden Day 2010!
Garden Day is $85.00 until July 23, 2010; $95.00 after July 23, 2010 and includes two keynote addresses, two workshops, parking, lunch and materials!
2010 Garden Day Program Schedule: http://www.hrt.msu.edu/program/
On-line Registration for 2010 Garden Day - Follow this link: http://hrt.msu.edu/register/gardenday2010.php
Download the complete 2010 Garden Day Flier from the below link - This flier includes the registration form for regular US mail: http://www.hrt.msu.edu/assets/PagePDFs/2010-garden-day/Garden-Day-Flier-revised.PDF
Aug 11, 2010 (Wed)
The Stiltgrass Summit should be beneficial to researchers, students, land managers and administrators in the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern United States.
Japanese stiltgrass, also called Nepalese browntop or eulalia, is an aggressive invader of forested habitats in the eastern United States. This summit will discuss recent research and management techniques and will feature presentations, panel discussions, field trips, and poster sessions. The summit starts on August 11 with afternoon field trips followed by a reception and poster session. The evening concludes with a presentation on the history on Japanese stiltgrass in the United States. On August 12, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to presentations from stiltgrass researchers and management experts as well as take part in panel discussions on management options. This conference will be useful to anyone involved in Natural Resource management or research in the Eastern United States.
Keynote speakers for the summit are Dr. Les Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut/Invasive Plant Atlas of New England and Mike Ielmini, National Invasive Species Program Coordinator, USDA Forest Service.
Contact Chris with Questions.
Keynote speaker is Jim Reinartz, Director of UWM Field Station, speaking on "life at the Edge of the Prairie."
Other speakers include Connie Ramthum, Owner and Operator of Kettle Moraine Landscaping and Bill Volkert, Wildlife Educator and Naturalist for Wisconsin DNR at Horicon Wildlife Refuge. Also, Environmental Educator Chris Beimborn, Artist Carolyn Kenney-Carter, Interpretive Natuarlist Kate Redmond, and Artist Tom Uttech.
For more information call 800-287-8098
Aug 18, 2010 (Wed)
BIOSOLUTIONS FOR BIOPOLLUTIONS sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Council will be held on August 18-19, 2010 will be hosted by Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA
Aug 19, 2010 (Thu)
Renewable Energy
A Comprehensive Two-Day Conference
August 19 & 20, 2010
Minneapolis, MN (Marquette Hotel)
View the program agenda here.
The Midwest is one of the nation's most valuable renewable energy regions. In this conference, leading renewable energy professionals address opportunities and challenges for developers including business and regulatory updates for renewables in the Midwest.
Hear the latest information on the federal stimulus package, new technologies, financing and investment. You will learn about major areas that affect the industry, including proposals for national renewable portfolio standards; greater federal control over transmission development and federal carbon regulation; siting and permitting challenges, and more.
Don't miss this thorough update regarding the most pressing issues for renewable energy in the Midwest. Register soon.
Registration
Register here or call us at (800) 854-8009
Aug 26, 2010 (Thu)
The annual Southeast Ohio Tree Care Conference will be held on August 26th in Athens. We are lucky to have an exceptional slate of presenters this year. They include…
Dr. Theresa Culley from University of Cincinnati will share her work with Callary Pear and its surprising spread across SW Ohio.
Schroeder Dodd will demonstrate how to maintain your tree care equipment.
Retired Columbus Forester, Barry Weber will share all there is to know about Maples including the famous silver/red cross the 'Freeman'.
Susi Rankin from Rural Action will explain the Appalachian Carbon Partnership.
Jeff White from Marietta College will give us the tricks & tools to successfully sell our community forestry programs in tough economic times.
Mike Lloyd from Monroe County's Park District will share how he and his neighbors started their PD and how they have kept it alive in one of Ohio's most rural areas.
As always, we will have Purple Chopstix catering a "waste free" lunch and Rural Action, Deb Geglien, Lisa Bowers, Avi Eitam and Annemarie Smith will have educational displays about Carbon Sequestration, Emerald Ash Borer, Bush Honeysuckle, Bacterial Leaf Scorch, gypsy moth, Asian Long-Horn Beetle and more.
This will be a great day to learn the latest in community forestry and to re-connect with fellow tree enthusiasts. Watch your email for registrations. Please pass along to master gardeners, fellow tree commissioners, grounds maintenance staff, as well as road and public land managers. CEUs and ODA pesticide credits will be available.
For more information e-mail Ann Bonner.
Sep 18, 2010 (Sat)
Third Annual Wheeling Gardening Symposium
Presented by The Ohio County Master Gardeners and Oglebay Institute
Saturday, September 18, 2010
9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Schrader Environmental Center Oglebay Park
Lilacs : From a World Class Collection to the Home Garden - by Alex Henderson, Royal Botanical Garden, Ontario, Canada
The Design of a Perennial Garden - by Stephanie Cohen, contributing editor, Fine Gardening Magazine
The Daisy Family: - by Belinda Gallagher, Royal Botanical Garden, Ontario, Canada
Fallscaping, Extending the Gardening Season into Autumn - by Stephanie Cohen, Contributing editor, Fine Gardening Magazine
So You Want to Go Native, Growing Wild with Native Plants - Dr.Frank W. Porter, Porterbrook Native Plants, Racine, Ohio
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUESTED BY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE
For additional information please call, 304-639-8314 or 304-242-685
Sep 25, 2010 (Sat)
Native Plant Symposium
Save this date for the Native Plant Symposium hosted by Gibson Woods Chapter of Wild Ones in Hammond, Indiana. Watch this website.
Sep 27, 2010 (Mon)
2010 IENE International Conference on Ecology and Transportation:
Improving Connections in a Changing Environment
September 27 - October 1, 2010
Velence, Hungary
The Infra Eco Network Europe invites you to attend the IENE International Conference on Ecology and Transportation. The conference will take place in Hungary in the lakeside town Velence, 45 km from the Hungarian capital Budapest.
The general theme of conference is “Improving connections in a changing environment”. Some major topics will be:
- Policy and planning
- Railways versus roads
- Monitoring and follow up
- Mitigating the impact
- Habitat and landscape effects
- Landscape fragmentation
Proposals for additional sessions and workshops are welcomed until 30 November 2009. Abstracts for oral or poster presentations are welcomed until 17 January 2010.
For more information concerning the conference and how to submit proposals and abstracts, please visit the IENE conference website http://www.cbm.slu.se/iene/conf2010/conf2010.php
Oct 05, 2010 (Tue)
7th Eastern Native Grass Symposium "Native Grasses on Working and Natural Landscapes"
October 5-8, 2010
The symposium will be held at the Knoxville Marriott(http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tysmc-knoxville-marriott/). We are developing a broad agenda with a special emphasis on working landscapes that will include sessions on
> Forage
> Biofuels
> Ecosystem Restoration
> Wildlife Management
> Seed Production/Landscaping
> Land Reclamation (Mines, landfills, etc)
and other topics of interest for native grasses in the eastern US (and Canada). More information regarding field trips, a call for papers, a more detailed agenda, and registration will be forthcoming. Please save the date and join us in East Tennessee!
Oct 23, 2010 (Sat)
Milwaukee Area Chapters Natural Landscaping Conference
The Natural Landscaping Conference sponsored by the Milwaukee Area Wild Ones will take place on October 23rd 2010 at Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 8:30AM to 3:45PM.
Internationally known environmentalist Neil Diboll, owner of Prairie Nursery, will be the keynote speaker.
Download a copy of the registration form.
Oct 24, 2010 (Sun)
Plan to attend the GREEN SCHOOLS NATIONAL CONFERENCE on October 24-26, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN.
We have extended our Early Bird registration rate for the Green Schools National Conference to January 15th. We are encouraging everyone to register early as space is limited for this ground breaking green schools event.
Purchase Orders are now being accepted so you can lock in the lower rate now and pay later. Low rates are also being offered for groups of 4 or more from one school / organization.
Please go online to register at: http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org/register_now.htm
Registration Questions?
Email: greenschoolsconf@continue.uoregon.edu or call 1.800.280.6218 between 9am-5pm Pacific Coast Time.
Hosted by the Green Charter Schools Network, the conference will bring together people from across America who are interested in growing green schools – public and private elementary, secondary and higher education schools.
This conference is for YOU and all others who are interested in schooling for sustainability and fostering the development of schools with environment focused educational programs and practices.
For Ongoing Updates, Link To: GREEN SCHOOLS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The conference will offer over 60 breakout sessions on Growing Green Schools Across America including:
Schooling for Sustainability -- Project-based learning and integrating environmental subjects throughout the curriculum
Green School Practices -- Energy & water conservation, recycling and sustainable schools and communities
Green & Healthy School Facilities (new and renewed)
Connecting Learning to Place -- Community stewardship, service learning & eco-leadership
Global Awareness and Engagement -- Future forces affecting education, global warming, conservation of resources, & international relations
If you register by January 15, you will be entered into a drawing to receive two complimentary hotel room nights during the conference
Oct 26, 2010 (Tue)
37th Annual Natural Areas Conference
October 26-29, 2010
Osage Beach, Missouri
The National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils and the Midwest Invasive Plant Network is teaming with the Natural Areas Association (NAA) to address invasive species issues at the 37th Annual Natural Areas Conference. The conference will be held October 26-29, 2010 at Tan Tar A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. If you would like to present some aspect of your invasive species work, the deadline for abstract submission is June 15, 2010. More information about the conference and abstract submission is available online at http://www.naturalarea.org
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