Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or sitting near a favorite view because any morning spent with gardening is a great way to start the day.
University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have teamed up for another set of exclusive online sessions exploring today’s popular horticulture topics. The three tracks include trending sessions around Gardening in a Changing Environment, Edible Vegetables, and Nature Critters.
Online symposium attendees can mix and match sessions to pick three different programs to create an individualized experience. One from each track happens at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Central Time.
Tracks and Sessions Include:
- Gardening in a Changing Environment
- 9 a.m. – Pick Me: Decision Points of How New Plants Are Chosen
- 10:15 a.m. – Gravel Gardens and Other Water Wise Gardening Techniques
- 11:30 a.m. – Urban Forestry for the 21st Century: A Climate Tool for All
- Edible Vegetables
- 9 a.m. – History and Culture of Vegetables
- 10:15 a.m. – Colorful Vegetables
- 11:30 a.m. – Vegetable Gardening Methods for Small Spaces
- Nature Critters
- 9 a.m. – If You Plant It, They Will Come: A Plan to Attract Birds
- 10:15 a.m. – What to Expect When You’re Expecting Spotted Lanternfly to Arrive
- 11:30 a.m. – Better Flower and Garden Photography
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Oct. 13 at go.illinois.edu/GIA to receive the Zoom link. A selection of programs will be recorded and made available to only registered participants following the event date.
For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Tracy Jo Mulliken, program coordinator at tmully@illinois.edu or 309-756-9978. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
