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Ramping Up the Focus On Ravines Keynote speaker, Henry Hughes
This year’s Urban Ravine Symposium, says Colleen Cirillo, is paired with the Urban Tree Workshop for two days of education and exploration.
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his year, the TBG has ramped up its ravine exploration, education, celebration and partnership-building as well as related policy development. The TBG Urban Ravine Symposium promises to be better than ever with the addition of a nature art exhibition, a student science fair and an interactive session that will tap into the passion and expertise of participants. Scheduled earlier than in previous years, the symposium coincides with peak fall foliage colour, affording participants great views of the garden and Wilket Creek ravine. Henry Hughes of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will deliver the symposium’s keynote address, and he returns the next day to conduct an Urban Tree Workshop—a second day of interactive learning and sharing. Henry initiated Centennial Trees more than ten years ago and continues to co-ordinate this program despite his recent retirement. He will share the story of his highly successful work and provide detailed advice on the establishment and maintenance of a native tree seed bank, seed propagation, seedling care, planting with volunteers and long-term stewardship. This workshop will include a guided tour of native trees in Wilket Creek ravine.
