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<p><strong><span style="color:#001A00">The Lahr Symposium typically sells out, so register now while spaces are still available!</span></strong></p>

<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt; color:#663300">Lahr Native Plant Symposium:

</span></strong><em><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; color:#663300">Native Plants: Inspiring New Directions

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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#001A00">March 31, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm</span></strong><span style="color:#001A00"><br>

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<p style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#001A00">The 26th annual Lahr Symposium explores the work of landscape architects, authors, and gardeners who were inspired by native plants to change their career paths to pursue unique callings. From journalist

 turned naturalist to researcher turned native fruit aficionado, these individuals explain how native plants have influenced their work. Learn how native plants can foster creativity in the garden and inspire new insights into nature and landscape design.

Registration fee includes lunch and early access to the Native Plant Sale.

</strong>Fee: $89 ($71 FONA) </span><span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/registration.html"><span style="color:blue">Registration required</span></a></span><span style="color:#001A00">. For complete program details, including

a map and directions, see the <span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/Lahr2012.pdf"><span style="color:blue">Lahr Symposium brochure</a><span style="color:#001A00"> or call 202-245-4523.

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Note: The symposium is a program of the U.S. National Arboretum. This year the symposium will be held at the Beltsville Area Research Center at 10300 Baltimore Blvd, Beltsville, MD due to construction on the Arboretum’s administration building.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; color:#502800">Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the program.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; color:#502800">Thank you-</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">Lindsay Hicks</span><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif""></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">Horticulture Education Programs Specialist</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">U.S. National Arboretum</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">3501 New York Ave. NE</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">Washington, DC   20002</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"">202-245-5898</span></p>

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