Native Alternatives to Invasive Trees and Shrubs Seminar

Thursday, February 2, 2012

7:00-9:00 PM

Costick Center,  28600 W. Eleven Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Sponsored by SOCWA

Part I:
Restoring the Ecology of Heritage Park in Farmington Hills
• Woodland diversity – what does it mean in an urban setting? Ashlie Simons, Heritage Park Nature Center Supervisor
• Removing invasives and planting natives: Heritage Park experiences
-­ Randy Lovett, Supervisor of Parks, Farmington Hills

Part II:
Poster Session:
Community Projects for Rouge River Landscape Restoration -­‐ Table displays: native plants, rain gardens, invasive removal, environmental education, trees and mulching, and more

Part III:
FEATURED PRESENTATION:
Native Alternatives to Invasive Trees and Shrubs, -­‐ Tom O’Dell, Nichols Arboretum and Matthei Botanical Gardens

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Telephone SOCWA at 248-­288-­5150
or via e-­mail: LFDean@aol.com