April 20, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm
Atec Blding. Big Bend Community College
The main theme for this year is all about water savings. The symposium will address the water situation in Grant and Adams counties and how this will affect the local homeowners.
Tickets: (FREE!) are going fast.
Three main Lecturers:
Harold Crose: Will educate you on the current state of our aquifer in the area.
Tim Kohlhauff: Will go over the steps and tools you need to start your waterwise garden.
Dinah Rouleau: Will go over Heritage Gardens in the Columbia Basin and the many benefits to growing native plants.
Isaac Madsen, WSU Research Associate discussing soils. Photo credit: Mark Amara
Local experts on water conservation and conditions will answer questions after the first presentation. The Symposium will also include great mini demos: “Thriller, Spiller, Filler” pots using perennials; how to prune your roses for best display; and a look at the lovely heritage garden at the Old Hotel in Othello.
There will also be exhibitors from Grant-Adams counties who will connect you with the waterwise supplies you need. A few to name are: Xerces Society, Ephrata Seed Library, Washington Native Plant Society, Watershed Council, City of Moses Lake, and many more. The Symposium offers free food and beverages and there will be a drawing for three generous and amazing waterwise door prizes.