August 18, 2003

 

Native Plant Summit in Fargo will Focus on Planning Native Landscapes

Planning native landscapes, both urban and rural, is the theme for this year's annual Native Plant Summit in Fargo, Sept. 16-18.

The public is invited to attend and interact with a host of native plant enthusiasts who will share information relating to urban landscaping, xeriscape, lakescaping, grassland management, native revegetation, seed sources, and seed production. The annual summit is organized by the Northern Great Plains Section of the Society for Range Management.

Registration for the event is $75 and includes 2 lunches, 1 snack buffet, break refreshments, transportation for the all day tour, and proceedings. Registration is limited to 300 participants. A registration form is available at: www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/ngpsrm/  . Follow links for additional meeting information and the registration form.

The summit will be held at the Best Western Doublewood Inn located at 3333 13th Avenue South in Fargo. A block of rooms is reserved for meeting attendees. To make hotel reservations call (701) 235-3333 or (800) 433-3235. Mention the Native Plant Summit when making your reservation. Rooms are also reserved at the Country Inn and Suites, directly across the street. Call (701) 234-0565 or (800) 456-4000.

For additional information contact Ron Smith, NDSU Extension Service horticulturist and turfgrass specialist, at ronald.smith@ndsu.nodak.edu or (701) 231-8161.

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Source: Ron Smith, or (701) 231-8161, ronald.smith@ndsu.nodak.edu
Editor: Tom Jirik, (701) 231-9629, tjirik@ndsuext.nodak.edu