Hort NetWORK offers networking and educational opportunities for green industry professionals in Kansas City.

Green Industry Educational Symposium

Speakers' Notes Are Now Available!

February 24, 2011 was Hort NetWORK’s first “Green Industry Educational Symposium” at Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission, Kansas.  We had a day of presentations by industry professionals:  

 "How to Choose and Use Woody Ornamental Plants"
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  "Design, Installation and Native Plant Selection for Bio Retention"    Speaker notes are not available.

  "Sustainable Perennials for the Sustainable Urban Landscape"  Speaker Notes

  "Color Sophistication -Using Color & Design Trends in Designing with Plants"  Speaker notes are not available.

  "The Prairie Star Collection - Outstanding Performers for the Landscape"
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Hort NetWORK, 4502 W.  63rd Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208

The Hort NetWORK is a 501c3 nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Each board member serves a two-year renewable term. The board welcomes other volunteers to step forward and serve.

Board Members:

• President - Lyndsi Oestmann, Loma Vista Nursery

• Treasurer - Bill Malouche, National Nursery Products Kansas City

• Vice President, Educational Programs and Events - Laura Stack, Creative Consulting for Outdoor Spaces

• Vice President, Membership Development - Bart Maffry, Bart Maffry & Assoc., LLC

• Vice President, Public Relations & Marketing - Niel Henriksen, Green Spectrum Marketing

• Secretary - Susan Mertz, Loma Vista Nursery

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