COVINGTON, Ind. — Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to offer the annual Bi-State Gardening Conference, being held at The Beef House Restaurant at 16501 Indiana State Road 63, Covington, Indiana, on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. CST), and the presenters will begin at 6:45 p.m. EST, following a Beef House dinner.
This year’s conference will consist of two presentations:
- Facts and Fiction about GMOs, presented by Dr. Peter Goldsbrough, Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue
- Learn How to Plant Natives, presented by Chris Benda, commonly known as “Illinois Botanizer” and past president of the Illinois Native Plant Society
This program is approved for two hours of Master Gardener education.
The cost for the program is $20, which includes dinner, payable online or at the door. Pre-register by January 18 calling 765.364.6363 or online at go.illinois.edu/BiState.
Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact your local Extension Office.
— Purdue Extension
University of Illinois
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Local Extension Councils Cooperating
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