Join The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for a morning of learning and networking for people interested in urban greening and its Philadelphia Green program. The annual Skills Conference offers training, information, and workshops for community groups and individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods. This year's theme will be about the important subject of "stormwater management." (Sponsored in part by the Philadelphia Water Department and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.)

Conference Schedule

8:45 – 9:15 am             Registration & Continental Breakfast/Information Tables Open

9:15 – 9:30 am             Welcome & Opening Remarks 

9:30 – 10:00 am           Keynote Presentation: Howard Neukrug, PWD Office of Watersheds

10:15 – 11:15 am         Concurrent Session 1   Choose one of the following      

A.        Greening Homes: Tips & Tricks/Retrofit for Row homes         

B.        Rain Barrels                                                                             

C.        Greening Open Space: Recreation Centers & Playgrounds         

D.        Garden Tenders/Starting a Community Garden, part 1              

11:15 – 11:45 am         Networking/Information Tables Open

11:45 – 12:45 pm         Concurrent Session 2    Choose one of the following

A.        Greening Homes: Tips & Tricks/Retrofit for Row homes         

B.        Rain Barrels                                                                             

C.        Greening Streets: Norris Street, Columbus Square    

D.        Garden Tenders/Starting a Community Garden, part 2         

Cost: $10. Scholarships are available. For more information and a brochure, contact Dawn Waters at 215-988-8845 or  dwaters@pennhort.org. No refunds after January 28th.