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Professional Landscaping Series at Alberici
Native Plants in Urban Landscaping
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
This how-to workshop will provide in-depth details about the use of native plants in urban settings. Attendance is limited to 80 people.
What you will learn:
• what does the current STL weed ordinance say
• what defines a problem property
• successful landscapes with native plants
• introduction to Rain Gardens and New MSD maintenance requirements
Who should attend:
• public planners
• public works personnel
• parks and recreation personnel
Alberici Headquarters
8800 Page Avenue (Page Ave & I-170)
St. Louis, MO 63114
Workshop Schedule
| 8:30 - |
Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:45 |
Summary and Discussion of the current STL county Weed Ordinance
Joe Hunt, St. Louis County Public Works
Joe Hunt's presentation (PDF) |
| 9:45 - 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
What Makes a Successful Urban Native Landscape
Scott Woodbury, Shaw Nature Reserve
Scott Woodbury's presentation (PDF) |
| 11:00 - Noon |
Tour of Alberici Courtyard Landscape |
| Noon - 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 |
Rain Garden Maintenance and Potential Ordinance Issues
John Grimm, MSD
John Grimm 's presentation (PDF) |
| 1:30 – 1:45 |
Break |
| 1:45– 2:45 |
Exploring a Model Weed Ordinance
Dave Tylka, Retired Professor, St. Louis CC - Meramec
Dave Tylka's recomended websites (DOC) |
| 2:45– 3:00 |
Wrap up; Q&A |
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