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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
For further information conference.
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.
Jun 26, 2009 (Fri)
Leopold Education Project Conference Announces Keynotes
The Aldo Leopold
Foundation
P.O.Box 77
Baraboo, WI 53913
608.355.0279
Join us in June for the 2009 Leopold Education Project National Conference here at the Leopold Center! We have just confirmed our keynote speakers, Gary Paul Nabhan and Jim Wilson! We hope you will consider joining us for a very special educational experience this summer. The conference will be held on June 26th and 27th with optional pre-conference workshops on June 25th. You can register online today https://www.aldoleopold.org/lep/register.shtml (and don't miss our early bird rate until May 15!). This conference will offer new skills to develop and lead conservation and environmental education projects in your home communities, using Leopold's thoughts and words to connect people and community and nature. Join us!
Jul 10, 2009 (Fri)
It's Nature Camp for Adults at Shake Rag Alley!
The 8th Annual
WOODLANDERS GATHERING - JULY 10-13
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
OVER 60 WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE FROM:
• Build rustic furniture: chairs, tables, benches, lamps, frames from branches, twigs, & recycled wood
• Make trellises, leaf castings, slab benches, bird houses, birdbaths, wattle fences for your garden
• Wood carve birds, boxes, stools, and toys
• Create from natural materials such as gourds, stone, metal, plants, leather, driftwood, cement
• Explore nature on a fossil expedition, learn about edible plants, harvest wild willow
• Enjoy demonstrations, slide shows on rustic architecture & design, discussions on rustic busines
• Create a miniature boat from found objects for a sunset launch, a big bonfire, and s'mores
• Relax, have fun, and share friendly conversation and fellowship with other nature lovin' folks
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you'll love The Woodlanders Gathering. Come for one day or all four!
Click here for complete online schedule & more information:
or call Shake Rag Alley at 608-987-3292
Jul 23, 2009 (Thu)
National Children & Youth Garden Symposium
July 23-25, 2009
Cleveland, Ohio
Hosted by Cleveland Botanical Garden
Join leading national children's and youth gardening experts, teachers, parents, volunteers, and the youth themselves to explore how gardens bring together diverse communities and foster curiosity, wonder, beauty, understanding, and acceptance. With more than 30 educational sessions featuring youth programs and children's gardens from across the nation--as well as an in-depth exploration of Cleveland Botanical Garden's youth gardening initiatives--the 2009 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium is the place for educators, garden designers, youth program leaders, and children's gardening advocates to gather to share ideas and learn how gardens can create common ground for bringing communities together.
See our web site for more information, or send an education@ahs.org with any questions.
Jul 24, 2009 (Fri)
Midwest Native Plant Conference
CONNECTING PEOPLE AND NATURE
July 24-26, 2009
Hope Hotel in Dayton, Ohio (by Wright Patterson AFB)
Presented by the Midwest Native Plant Society, Flora-Quest &
Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones.
Featured speakers:
�� Chris Bedel, Edge of Appalachia, Preserve Director
�� Carolyn Harstad, author of Go Native!
�� Jim McCormac, botanist and all around naturalist, author of Birds of Ohio
This conference will include educational programs and field trips
designed to connect people and nature. The focus will be on native prairies
and wetlands with emphasis on the importance of native plant communities and how you
can include these elements in your landscapes.
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Beavercreek Wetland Association and the
Marianist Environmental Education Center(MEEC).
Local vendors will be available to address your native plant needs.
For further information or contact Jim McCormac at email or Kathy McDonald at email
Aug 05, 2009 (Wed)
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM ON CHELONIAN CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
When: 5-8 August 2009
Where: St Louis, Missouri
The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) is pleased to announce our 7th annual Symposium, generously hosted by the renowned St Louis Zoo. This event is the largest gathering of non-marine chelonian biologists and captive breeding specialists in the world. This meeting will be an extraordinary value, with an icebreaker, zoo tour, awards banquet, BBQ and auction, and breakfasts included in the cost of registration.
Double rooms will cost under $100.00/night. Mark your calendars and register early for substantial savings. Discounted rates are available to TSA members, so join today! For details on membership, registration, program and events, please visit our website at
http://www.turtlesurvival.org
Aug 22, 2009 (Sat)
An Invitation to visit GREEN GABLES in Whitewater, Wisconsin which has been the topic of a recent 7-part series in the Wild Ones Journal.
The Madison chapter is sponsoring an open “yard” at the 15 year-old native / natural landscaped yard of Richard and Kim Ehrenberg. After reading of this transformation, here is an opportunity to mingle with other Wild Ones, enjoy a cup of coffee, cold soda, and cookies while experiencing an .80 acre yard totally designed with nature in mind. See how to use sumac, how 70 trees fit into a normal size front yard, and how prairie plants fit between forest plant communities. 505 East Clay Street, Whitewater 12 am-4 pm Saturday August 22, 2009
RSVPs appreciated to the Ehrenbergs at 262-473-7491.
Aug 25, 2009 (Tue)
Midwest Jack Pine Symposium
What: Midwest Jack Pine Symposium
When: August 25 - 26, 2009
Where: Bad River Convention Center and Casino, Odanah, Wisconsin (30 miles west of Michigan border)
Who Should Attend: Foresters, ecologists, land managers, biologists and others working or interested in the jack pine ecosystems of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada.
Why Should You Attend: The symposium will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to jack pine conservation and management including: current condition and threats to jack pine, management techniques on federal, state, and private land, the role of wildland and prescribed fire, jack pine regeneration challenges, forest certification (SFI/SFC), and management practices that promote plant and wildlife species.
Announcement and Call for Posters
Attendees are encouraged to submit posters that address research, management, silviculture trials, landscape scale planning, wildlife and forest restoration and many other natural resource topics that pertain to jack pine ecosystems. At the poster sessions, the primary investigator/author will be responsible for their poster display in the large conference room of the Convention Center. There will be times throughout the symposium that we highly recommend to be present at your poster to address questions and meet attendees. The author will have the opportunity to publish an abstract of their work in the conference proceedings. Interested parties should submit title, author’s name(s) and contact information and abstract (150 words or less) to the e-mail shown below. In addition, please notify me of the size of the poster and if you require a table for your display. Deadline for submission is July 20, 2009. Attendees will have to register on their own. Please send to: Colleen Matula, WDNR Forest Ecologist
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 709, Mellen, WI 54546
Phone: 715-274-4138
e-mail: Colleen Matula
http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/conferences/mjps/default.aspx
Aug 27, 2009 (Thu)
Renewable Energy in the Midwest Conference
August 27 & 28, 2009
Minneapolis, MN (Hotel Ivy)
Download or view the program agenda here.
We are pleased to announce this two-day comprehensive conference on renewables. 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 the business and regulatory environment for renewables in the Midwest.
The conference provides updates on the federal stimulus package, new technologies, financing and investment. You will hear about the three major areas affecting the industry:
Program Chairs
Girard P. Miller, Esq. of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. and Daniel A. Yarano, Esq. of Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Intended Audience
Attorneys, industry executives, governmental officials, consumer advocates and anyone involved with renewable energy infrastructure investment, public policy and resource development
Registration
Register here or call us at (800) 854-8009
Sep 13, 2009 (Sun)
The International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
"Adapting to Change"
September 13-17, 2009
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, Minnesota
ICOET 2009: ADAPTING TO CHANGE
Our transportation systems and ecosystems need to be addressed in the context of global climate change and shifts in transportation funding and priorities. Our natural and built environments are confronting changes that will unfold on multiple scales and impact many interrelated elements. The high degree of interaction between transportation infrastructure and natural systems requires increasingly interdisciplinary, integrated approaches to planning, building, maintaining and monitoring the health of these systems.
In 2009, ICOET will focus on the challenges ahead as we adapt for future global climate changes, shifts in transportation demand and patterns, and evolving environmental and transportation policy.
Take advantage of the discounted early registration fee of only $275 for the full conference – a $100 savings off the regular conference fee. Students with a valid ID also can register early to attend ICOET for just $125! Visit the ICOET web site today to sign up.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE)
Email James Martin, 919-515-8620
Email Eugene Murray, 919-515-8037
Sep 18, 2009 (Fri)
KAEE 2009 Conference
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education
Currents in Environmental Education
September 18-19, 2009
General Butler State Resort Par
Sep 26, 2009 (Sat)
Maryland Native Plant Society
2009 Annual Conference
The Catoctin Region
Thurmont Library: Thurmont, Maryland and Field Trips throughout the Region
Early Registration Fee (includes lunch): $50 members; $65 nonmembers
Saturday Social Fee: $30 per person (includes dinner)
The Catoctin Mountains and surrounding region, including calcareous habitats, will be highlighted. The conference starts Saturday with speakers followed by afternoon and Sunday field trips.
Contact Karyn Molines, Conference Chair: kmolines@chesapeake.net or 410-286-2928
Oct 10, 2009 (Sat)
1st Annual greenALLover Consumer Expo
October 10 & 11, 2009
St. Charles, Illinois
Pheasant Run Resort
Open to the public
Saturday, October 10, 2009--9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2009--10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
We invite you to the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL this October 10-11th for the 1st Annual greenALLover Consumer Expo. Click for more information 1st Annual greenALLover Consumer Expo.
Every day, people are looking for an opportunity to do something good for the environment. People are concerned about doing their part to make our world a better place to live. greenALLover is an opportunity to learn about eco-conscious businesses and organizations that promote healthier, environmentally-friendly lifestyles. There are a myriad of options and resources available to change the way you live. The Expo will feature exhibitors in a variety of categories, including home & garden, baby care, beauty care, clothing, food, and energy consumption & conservation. By bringing together all types of products and services under one roof, you will be able to see what is available to make a difference in your life as well as our planet. You will find there are numerous eco-friendly alternatives to current everyday products and services
greenALLover is a fun, family-friendly event with hands-on activities for kids to explore. All kids 14 and under, accompanied by a parent, will be admitted free of charge. Parking is also free
Exhibitors
The greenALLover Consumer Expo invites businesses and organizations who offer products or services that reduce environmental impacts to participate in this event to show consumers what is available to promote healthier, more eco-friendly lifestyles. By featuring a variety of eco-minded businesses all under one roof, consumers will see how easy it is to make changes that will make a difference in their lives and our world.
Click to Download the greenALLover Consumer Expo Contract
Oct 17, 2009 (Sat)
NATURAL LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
A NATURAL LANDSCAPING CONFERENCE
Cardinal Stritch University, Kleibahn Conference Center, 6801 Yates Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sponsored by the Milwaukee-North and Milwaukee-Southwest/Wehr Chapters of Wild Ones.
Registration 7:30 to 8:30 am Vendors will be on-site.
Sessions start at 8:30 am
$25 pre-registration
$15 student pre-registration<
$30 at the door, no credit cards accepted
Bring a bag lunch and plan on attending the Wild Ones Annual Meeting, being held during the lunch break. Lunch is also available in the University cafeteria and at local restaurants nearby. Please bring your own coffee mug to cut down on waste with disposables.
Registration brochures will be available later this summer, and online registration will be available through the Wild Ones website www.for-wild.org. For questions, call 414-299-9888, ext 3
SPEAKERS
Our Yard: the Process of Planning and Creating Our Native Planting.
Starting Your Own: How to Propagate Native Plants from Seed or by Division. Tips and Techniques Learned from Experience with Prairie Future Seed Company and Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Still Learning after 20 Years: Gardens of Patience, Lessons, Surprises, and Joy.
Plants, Pollinators, People: Making the Connection.
A Wild Journey: 1981 - 2009
The Missing Link: Transitioning from Canopy to Ground: Shrubs, and Shrubs who want to be Trees: Their Ecology, Culture, and Landscape Use.
Getting Started, and Making Time Work for You!
Update on Invasive Plant Issues in Wisconsin: new laws, new controls, new invaders, new opportunities.
Oct 21, 2009 (Wed)
WAEE Fall Conference 2009 Seeking Presenters
The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education invites you to present at this year’s Fall Conference, October 21-24, 2009. The conference will be held at the Ramada Convention Center in Eau Claire, WI. The theme is “Keeping the EE in Green: To Learn, To Live, To Act.” Proposals due May 15, 2009.
See our web site for details
Nov 17, 2009 (Tue)
Mark your calendar November 17-18, 2009 at the Union League Club of
Chicago:
"2009 Mercury Science and Policy Conference with a Special Focus on the Northeast and Great Lakes Regions."
This Conference will bring together public, private, and non-governmental leaders that are focusing on reducing mercury in the environment. See our web site for information.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
We invite you to help us create the substance for the 2009 Mercury Science and Policy Conference as a presenter or exhibitor. May 22, 2009 is the deadline to submit your proposals for papers, panel sessions, and/or exhibits. Your proposal will be reviewed by the Conference Steering Committee, and you will be contacted on or before July 30, 2009 with a decision. Presentation Proposal Form & Instructions
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