Thursday, February 26, 2009

Great Classes Available by the DeKalb Extension

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension
http://www.ugaextension.com/dekalb/
Mission: Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to DeKalb County citizens through unbiased, research-based education in horticulture, the environment, communities, youth and families. The DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is a branch of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.


"Gardening with Native & Drought Tolerant Plants"
Speaker: Karen Lindauer
11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, March 14th
Environmental Education Center South Extension Office

2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034

Karen is a volunteer at the Georgia Perimeter College Botanical Gardens and an active member of and rescue facilitator for the Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS). Karen will discuss ways of utilizing native and drought-tolerant plants in the landscape.
Cost: $5 per person


"Low Voltage Lighting for the Landscape"
Speaker: John Kenna
7 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, March 19th
Environmental Education Center South Extension Office

2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034

John is the owner of Water, Color & Stone Inc. which is a landscaping design firm specializing in hardscape construction and softscape plantings. John will discuss economical ways to highlight architectural features and landscaping by installing low-voltage outdoor lights or solar lighting.
Cost: $5 per person


"Shaping a Sustainable, Organic, Thrifty, Beautiful Landscape Design"
Speaker: Tara Dillard

Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm, March 28th
Environmental Education Center South Extension Office

2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034

Tara is a designer, writer, speaker and a joy to listen to. If you don't know how to shape beds, choose plants, site trees and focal point, come and learn the template and how to phase your landscape by becoming your own general contractor. Isn't it time the beautiful landscape in your mind's eye is planted around your home?
Cost: $5 per person

Contact Person:
Lynwood L. Blackmon II
Horticulture & Environmental Education Agent
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension
2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA 30034

404-244-4881
http://www.ugaextension.com/dekalb/

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