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2008 Sustainability Symposium

2008 Sustainability Symposium

Saturday, February 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$90/members; $99/nonmembers  (lunch and parking included)

Register for the 2008 Sustainability Symposium online now or by calling (216) 707-2816.

Join us for Cleveland Botanical Garden's third annual Sustainability Symposium in partnership with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

  • Gain valuable insights from a full day of programs about Lake Erie and its implications for gardeners
  • Take part in an original, information-packed symposium for home gardeners, professional landscapers, and anyone concerned about our impact on the environment
  • Hear how gardening practices have an impact on Lake Erie - both to its benefit and detriment
  • Learn to be a better steward of the land
  • Discover how to incorporate best environmental practices into your personal or business garden and landscaping activities.

 

Symposium Speakers

Page DickeyKeynote speaker
Page Dickey is the author of Gardens in the Spirit of Place, a fascinating book advocating gardens that are in harmony with the landscape rather than imposed upon it. Ms. Dickey is a renowned garden writer, lecturer and designer and teaches at New York Botanical Garden and the Horticultural Society of New York. She will speak on the importance of being aware of and sensitive to our region and specific settings when gardening.

 

Jeff ReutterDr. Jeffrey M. Reutter, director of F.T. Stone Laboratory and Ohio Sea Grant at The Ohio State University, the nation's oldest freshwater biological field station, where research on issues facing Lake Erie, the Great Lakes, and the environment provide the knowledge needed for better conservation management decisions.

 

 

Ray RogersRay Rogers, a lifelong gardener, garden editor and writer, will focus on sustainable plant selection. Rogers has written for The American Gardener magazine, Green Scene, and American Cottage Gardening and is coauthor of The Philadelphia Flower Show: Celebrating 175 Years.

 

 

 

 

  • Daily Glasshouse Explorations

    Tuesdays through Sundays

    Visit the Glasshouse for daily scheduled activities including animal meet and greets and tours. View

  • Winter Gourmets in the Garden Cooking Series

    Wednesdays, January 18, 25 and February 1 & 8, 2012; 6:00-8:00pm

    The popular winter series returns to the Garden for another season with some of Cleveland's finest chefs preparing delicious comfort foods with local ingredients. View

  • Nature Tales Story Time in the Eleanor Squire Library

    Thursdays, November 3, 2011 through March 29, 2012; 11:00am

    Stories, songs, and an activity for youngest Garden guests. View

  • Sex in the Glasshouse

    Orchids abound and love is in the air. Bring your soul mate to a fun cocktail party celebrating the birds and the bees at the Garden. View

  • Orchid Mania: This Side of Paradise

    The Garden celebrates the opulent, sensual and independent orchid in a 1920s setting befitting of flappers and Phalaenopsis. View

  • Ask the Orchid Doctor 2012

    Saturdays, February 11, 25 and March 3 & 24, 2012; 1:00-3:00pm

    Learn tips for successfully growing orchids at home. View

  • Tai Chi in the Garden Winter 2012 Series I

    Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28* and February 11 & 18, 2012; 8:15-9:45am

    Relax the mind and body with T'ai Chi in the Garden. View

  • Drawing and Painting Orchids Series

    Tuesdays, February 14 through March 27, 2012; 11:00am-1:30pm

    Strengthen drawing and composition skills and capture the natural beauty of the orchid. View

  • 2012 Green Gardener & Public Horticulture Volunteer Certification Series

    Saturdays, February 18, March 3, 17, 31 and April 14 & 28, 2012; 9:00am-1:30pm

    Engage in garden learning with on-site lab sessions. View

  • Eleanor Squire Library Rare Book Tour

    Saturday, February 18, 2012; 2:00-2:30pm

    A unique opportunity to tour the Garden's rare book collection. View

  • Orchid Watercolor Pencil Workshop

    Sunday, February 19, 2012; 10:00am-1:00pm

    Explore new techniques with watercolor pencils and enjoy private drawing time of the orchids in Orchid Mania. View

  • Orchid Macro Photography Weekend Workshop

    Saturday, February 25, 2012; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, February 26, 2012; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Capture the intimate macro imate of the orchids in Orchid Mania with private class time in the Glasshouse. View

  • T’ai Chi in the Garden 2012 Winter Series II

    Saturdays, February 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2012; 8:15-9:45am

    Relax the mind and body with T'ai Chi in the Garden. View

  • Eleanor Squire Library Tea

    Sunday, February 26, 2012; 2:00-4:30pm

    An old Garden tradition returns with keynote speaker Lester Lefton, President of Kent State University. View

  • 2012 Orchid Vendor Weekend

    Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2012; During Garden hours

    Take home a selection of unique orchids and growing supplies from local vendors. View

  • Botanical Arts: Hand Painting on Silk

    Saturday, March 3, 2012; 9:30am-4:30pm

    Create your own pieces of art during this introduction to silk painting. View

  • Eleanor Squire Library Program: Johnny Appleseed

    Saturday, March 10, 2012; 2:00-3:00pm

    Explore the profile and fascinating life of John Chapman. View

  • The Desert Country of Northern Arizona and Utah

    Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18, 2012; 2:00-3:00pm

    Presented by Bill Hendricks of Klyn Nurseries. View

  • Adobe Lightroom Workflow Workshop

    Saturday, March 24, 2012; 10:00am-4:00pm

    An introduction to the creative power of Adobe Lightroom. View

  • Pot et Fleurs Workshop

    Saturday, March 31, 2012; 10:00am-12:00pm

    Prepare to enter the Floral Design Exhibit in April during the Spring at the Garden Show! View

  • Scouts on the Circle 2012

    Saturday, March 31, 2012: 10:00am-5:00pm

    Save the date for the first Scouts on the Circle event! View

  • BotaniCool Kids Camp Session I

    A fun day camp experience for children ages 5 - 8. View

  • BotaniCool Kids Camp Session II

    A fun day camp experience for children ages 5 - 8. View

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