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.
- 4 LA CES Education Credits Available
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the ILCA PAC Fund, the IGIA GIPAC Fund, the ASLA Illinois Advocacy, the Peter & Irma Orum HRI Fund.
Presentations:
Claudia West, Wild and Neat: Bridging the Gap between Great Garden Design and Ecology. 1 LA CES Education Credit
Kevin Donnelly, The Manufactured Soil Environment: Turning Specifications into Deliverable Soil Blends. 1 LA CES Education Credit
Claudia West, Stormwater Management Solutions: Inspired by Wild Plant Communities. 1 LA CES Education Credit
Garden Tours:
Walking tour of Midwest Groundcovers' 12 carefully curated gardens including the Piet Oudolf "New Wave" Garden. 1 LA CES Education Credit
Social Mixer:
Enjoy beer and wine on the Midwest Groundcovers patio
