Plant Rescue for the Homeowner

Living in the Southern Appalachian Mountains is a privilege. "Old timers" and "new comers" alike are touched by the natural beauty and sense of peace found in this ancient land. Our mountains and forests are home to a startling diversity of plant life which must be preserved for us and for future generations. Come to this seminar to learn about 1) the unique eco-systems found in our mountains, 2) the plants that live in each eco-system and how to protect, transplant and/or propagate native plants and 3) how to establish a private botanical sanctuary on your property. Each of us can make a difference as we plant and preserve native species in "our own backyards." Our Speakers Jennifer Cordier, Karin Rutishauser, Elaine Delcuze, and Jim Smith

Jennifer Cordier has been studying and teaching classes in organic gardening, herb gardening and native plant medicine making for the past 15 years. She has a master's degree in education and is the owner of Ivy Log Farm in Union County Georgia. She is a member of the GMREC Community Council and is Chair of the Preservation Committee.

Karin Rutishauser has grown organic herbs for the last ten years. She is the owner of the Herb Crib in Blairsville, and a member of the Preservation Committee and the United Plant Savers.

Elaine Delcuze has taught native wildflower classes for the Institute of Continuing Learning. A former naturalist

with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and field trip leader with the Georgia Botanical and Ornithological Societies and the Georgia Conservancy.

Jim Smith has a B.S. and M.S. in Forestry from Syracuse University, is a registered Forester in Georgia and a plant consultant. He has a lifelong interest in native plants, their uses and ways to preserve and propagate them.

Program Details

Date: Friday, August 25, 2006

Time: Registration 9:30 a.m., program 10:00

Place: Audi torium, Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center, Blairsville.