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“I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and recieve my company” —Thomas Jefferson

The Practice of Restoring Native Ecosystems

A One-Day Regional Seminar

June 11, 2008 Austin, TX
June 12, 2008 Dallas - Fort Worth Area , TX
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General Information

Local Cooperators

  • Texas Forest Service – Forest Resource & Sustainable Development Division
  • City of Fort Worth Forestry
  • City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
  • City of Grand Prairie
  • Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council
  • Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council
  • Native Prairies Association of Texas
  • Texas State Soil & Water Conservation District Board
  • City of Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee

Schedule

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The seminar begins at 9:00 am. and concludes at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Tuition

This all-day seminar is $129 per person, $150 if registration is received within 7 days ofthe seminar. Included are all training and reference materials, morning and afternoon beverage service and lunch. A limited number ofpartial scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Valid student identification is required. Call 888-448-7337 to inquire.

Locations

  • Austin

    Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    4801 La Crosse Ave.
    Austin, TX 78739
  • Grand Prairie

    Ruthe Jackson Center
    3113 S. Carrier Pkwy.
    Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Overnight Accommodations

The Arbor Day Foundation has a block of rooms available at each seminar location. Rate is guaranteed for reservations made by May 11.

  • Austin

    La Quinta Inn & Suites, $115 + tax per night
    4424 South Mopac Expressway
    Austin, TX 78735
    512-899-3000
  • Dallas

    Quality Inn & Suites, $76.45 + tax per night
    3891 South Great Southwest Parkway
    Grand Prarie, TX 75063
    972-602-9400

Cancellations

A full refund is available for cancellations made 7 days prior to the seminar. If you must cancel within 7 days of the seminar, you may send a substitute from your organization.

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