The Berry Botanic Garden

October 2009

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The Slippery Slope
Meet with erosion control professional Dawn Hottenroth to discuss strategies for mitigating or preventing erosion problems. Whether the construction of your new home has left you with a bare, steep slope, or over time a troublesome erosion problem has wrought havoc in your yard, properly selected plantings or other site measures can offer the perfect solution. If you have them, bring photographs or survey information of your property and receive specific advice concerning your particular situation.
Dawn Hottenroth
Saturday, 10/3/09, 10am-noon
$15 ($12 Members) Limit 20
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Green Roofs with Michael Geffel
From installation to maintenance, join horticulturist and permaculturist Michael Geffel in an exploration of ecoroof strategies for our climate. The founder of Native Canopy Landscape and Design will discuss plants, soil mixes and structure, as well as the inherent benefits and limitations of different designs. We'll be taking a look at The Berry Botanic Garden's own Ecoroof Demonstration Project.
Michael Geffel
Sunday, 10/4/09, 1-3pm
$20 ($16 Members) Limit 25
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A Plant Explorer in South Africa
Plant explorer Burl Mostul has lived his plant dreams for over 20 years. Rare Plant Research started as a hobby and became a vocation and the wholesale nursery of today. Join Burl for a wonderful visual trip to South Africa, starting in Cape Town and traveling the "garden route" through the Drakensberg mountain range to Johannesburg and Pretoria to view gardens and native plants along the way.
Burl Mostul
Wednesday, 10/7/09, 7-8:30pm
$10 ($8 Members) Limit 30
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The Miniature Garden
A terrarium is a fascinating ecosystem in miniature. Children and adults can equally appreciate and enjoy the art and science of this tiny garden. Join author Wally Wagner as he creates a terrarium, explaining plant and container selection, planting and care. He will also have terrariums available for purchase. A unique gift for the artist and scientist!
Wally Wagner
Saturday, 10/10/09, 10am-noon
$10 ($8 Members, $5 Children 12 and under) Limit 20
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Fall Fungal Hike
Our rain forests produce a wealth of colorful fungi in the wet seasons. Mushroom Lady Maggie Rogers can tell you the names of the many species of mushrooms and lichens in the Gifford-Pinchot Forest in SW Washington. We've timed this outing in hopes of enjoying the best that a Northwest fall has to offer.
Maggie Rogers
Wednesday, 10/28/09, 9am-4pm
Donations Requested Limit 12
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