Master
Gardeners and Interns - 2 great webinars we can attend indoors as we are all
chomping at the bit to get outdoors again! |
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Webinars
are free! |
Just
need to get to the internet! |
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Seed Mix Design with the Tallgrass Prairie Center
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Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 |
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time |
Description: The Tallgrass Prairie Center will present on the latest
research and recommendations for prairie habitat seed mix design. Winter is
an excellent time to consider seed mixes for upcoming restoration projects,
and you can find out what you need to consider when designing and choosing a
seed mix for pollinators and monarchs in the prairie. |
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Designing
and Creating Outdoor Signs for Monarch Waystations and Pollinator Gardens |
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 |
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time |
Description: Do you want to engage and educate the public about the
value of your Waystation and pollinator gardens? Interpretive and
educational signage is very valuable in communicating the importance of why
it is important to create monarch and other pollinator habitat, but the task
of designing, creating, and installing attractive and durable outdoor signs
is daunting for many. This webinar will provide valuable information on
how to design and create outdoor signs. Topics will cover sign types
and styles, relative costs of types of signs, examples of effective sign
layout and design, recommendations for materials choices, suggestions for how
to work with a professional sign company, ideas for low-cost alternatives,
and how to utilize in-house capacity and volunteer resources. Quality
signage can make your waystation or pollinator garden appealing and
interesting while serving the valuable purpose of educating the public on
what your garden does and why it is important. |
Register here! |
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