[Vision2020] PR - City of Moscow Hosts Pollinators, Plants & Wisecapes Seminar

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |  208.883.7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
City of Moscow Hosts Pollinators, Plants & Wisecapes Seminar

April 24, 2014 (Moscow, Idaho) - The City of Moscow is hosting a seminar entitled Pollinators, Plants & Wisecapes on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the 1912 Center in Moscow, Idaho.  This event is free and open to the public.  Join the City learn more about local pollinators and water efficient landscaping.

Guest speakers will include:

Dr. Steve Sheppard, Washington State University & Department Chair, Entomology - Speaking about the basics of pollinators, general honeybee information, and plants that invite pollinators to the yards.

Pam Brunsfeld, Retired Manager & Curator, University of Idaho Stillinger Herbarium - Discussing and showing photos about plants that grow well in the area, how to start specific natives in a homeowners yard, what plants do well in region and are beautiful, and plants that invite wildlife or pollinators.

Paul Warnick, Horticulturist, University of Idaho Arboretum Garden - Will be providing a plant list. He'll be speaking for 20 minutes with a PowerPoint on Xeriscape gardens and how that might apply in a home garden setting.

For more information on the event, please contact Nichole Baker, Water Conservation Program Coordinator by phone at 208.883.7114 or by email at nbaker at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:nbaker at ci.moscow.id.us>.

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Story Contact: Nichole Baker, Water Conservation Program Coordinator
Phone: 208.883.7114
Email: nbaker at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:nbaker at ci.moscow.id.us>


The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.






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