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Wild Ones 30th Anniversary Reception - A New Garden Ethic

Wild Ones 30th Anniversary Reception - A New Garden Ethic

Join the Rock River Valley Chapter (RRVC) Wild Ones' 30-year anniversary reception. Author Benjamin Vogt, nationally known native landscape designer, will present "Planting Natives for Fall Color & Winter Interest and Fall Garden Management Strategies (Why Not to Rake Your Leaves!)." Jerry Paulson, RRV chapter's president will commence the program, followed by remarks from National Wild Ones. Several local organizations will join us before and after the program as together, we celebrate 30 years of native landscaping, saving the world in our own backyards.

AGENDA

9 to 9:30 AM - Atrium - Check-in, browse local organization tables; Benjamin Vogt book sales; RRVC history display; enjoy light snacks

9:30 to 10 AM - Auditorium - Welcome

10 to 11:30 AM - Auditorium - Benjamin Vogt (Virtual presentation via Zoom)

11:30AM to 12 PM - Atrium - Browse organization tables

NIU Rockford Campus
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sat, 19 Oct 2024

Event Supported By

Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter
wildonesrockrivervalley@gmail.com
NIU Rockford Campus
8500 E State St
Rockford, Illinois 61108