Native Plants Day

Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9 am–12 pm

Ken Parker, Native Plant Specialist and Tree, Shrub & Perennials Manager at Lockwood’s

Ken has been actively growing, installing and promoting indigenous plants of North America since 1992. Mr. Parker literally has 'roots' in the indigenous plant market.  He is a Seneca native and taken it upon himself to preserve a part of Native North American culture by promoting the use of native plants from a native perspective.  Ken has pro-actively participated in various environmental and landscape projects throughout the United States and Canada over the past twenty years. His knowledge of Native plants led to the development of numerous horticultural programs and lecture series within Native American communities, including the Mohawks of St. Regis, NY the Iroqouis of Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, Ontario Canada, the Florida Seminoles, and Pueblos of New Mexico. In recent years he has presented for the Intertribal Native Nursery Council and US Forestry Department.

 

An entire morning devoted to Native Plants! A National Garden Festival Event - with a panel of experts hosted by the WNY Land Conservancy. Three great presentations in one morning.

Program:

9:00am Registration

9:15-10:15am - Eco-Logic: How to Use it Naturally in the Landscape - Ken Parker, CNLP

Work with nature and learn to enjoy the benefits of a chemical-free garden using native plants. This presentation provides ecologically sound solutions for garden enthusiasts, plus an introduction to the culinary, medicinal and spiritual uses of North American flora. North American perennials, grasses, trees and shrubs for clay, sandy soil and wet sites are highlighted in this lecture from a leading industry expert.

10:15am Refreshments

10:30-11:45 - Beautiful Landscapes and Healthy Communities: A Panel Discussion Featuring:

Ken Parker, Native Plant Specialist; Manager of Perennials, Trees & Shrubs at Lockwood's Greenhouses

Sally Cunningham, Author & Educator at Lockwood's Greenhouses

Tim Fulton, Groundworks Buffalo

Joy Kuebler, Landscape Architect, PC

Dan Oles, Promised Land CSA

The panel discussion will spotlight community leaders who are contributing to healthy commmunities that support and sustain our unique local ecology. We will discuss topics such as the significance of native plants, revitalizing neighborhoods by creating beautiful livable growing spaces, and the impact of individual decision-making on the quality of life in Western New York. How can Western New York create healthy communities that support and sustain our unique local ecology? Sponsored by the WNY Land Conservancy

11:30am - Panelist and Lockwood's Native Plants Department staff will be available to answer questions and show specimen plants and how to use them.

12:00pm - Airplanes in the Garden - Monarch Butterflies Take Flight 

Featuring speaker and author Joan Calder of California on gardening and preserving habitat for monarchs and other butterflies. Joan's new children's book will be available for signing after the program. Click here for Joan's biography.

 

Sign up for the full day for $25.00 or select a lecture you would like to attend for $10.00. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Natives Full Day$25.00 USD Eco-Logic Lecture$10.00 USD Panel Discussion$10.00 USD Airplanes in the Garden$10.00 USD