[PCA] SYMPOSIUM: Lawn Alternatives Symposium, Sept 29 (Los Altos Hills, CA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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From: Arvind Kumar <arvind.kumar at cnps.org>

Lawn Alternatives:
Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping
A symposium on native plant garden design, installation, and maintenance

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Foothill College Lecture Hall 8338
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA

Press Release

Lawn Alternatives: Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping is a one-day symposium
being offered on Saturday, September 29, 2012, 8:45am to 5:30pm at Foothill
College, Lecture Hall 8338, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

The theme is how to design, install, and care for native plant gardens – to save
money, save water, and save the environment, all at the same time. Topics range
from garden design and plant selection to lawn removal, garden installation, and
maintenance, with a focus on specifics, practical steps, and how-to information.
If you are a homeowner looking to do it yourself or a landscape professional
wanting to hone or refresh your skills, this event is for you.

The speakers are accomplished professionals and authors: Peigi Duvall of Indig
Design, Deva Luna of EarthCare Landscaping, Sherri Osaka of Sustainable
Landscape Design, Nancy Bauer, author of The California Wildlife Habitat Garden,
and Helen Popper, author of California Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide.
The program includes refreshments, lunch, and a reception. Books and plants will
be available for sale.

The symposium is organized by the California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara
Valley Chapter), hosted by Foothill College Environmental Horticulture
Department, and sponsored by Bay Area Water Supply Conservation Agency and Santa
Clara Valley Water District.

Registration is now open; discounts are available for advance registration by
Sep. 15, for CNPS members, and for students. Space is limited: early
registration recommended. To register, visit: [1]http://symposium.cnps-scv.org.
For more information, email symposium at cnps-scv.org, or call 650-260-3450.

Calendar Listing

Lawn Alternatives: Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping. A one-day symposium on
native plant garden design, installation, and maintenance. Saturday, September
29, 2012, 8:45am to 5:30pm at Foothill College, Lecture Hall 8338, 12345 El
Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA. Talks by accomplished professionals and
authors: Peigi Duvall, Deva Luna, Sherri Osaka, Nancy Bauer, and Helen Popper.
Plus: Plant Sale, Book Sale, and more. Organized by the California Native Plant
Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter). Hosted by Foothill College Environmental
Horticulture Department. Sponsored by Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation
Agency and Santa Clara Valley Water District. Space limited: early registration
recommended. To register visit: [2]http://symposium.cnps-scv.org. For more
information, email symposium at cnps-scv.org, or call 650-260-3450.

California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter), 3921 E. Bayshore
Rd. Rm 205, Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 260-3450, [3]www.cnps-scv.org,
[4]symposium at cnps-scv.org

References

1. http://symposium.cnps-scv.org/
2. http://symposium.cnps-scv.org/
3. http://www.cnps-scv.org/
4. mailto:symposium at cnps-scv.org?subject=Symposium%20Query

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Arvind Kumar | CNPS Santa Clara Valley Chapter,
3921 E Bayshore Rd | Palo Alto, CA 94303