The 2026 Woody Plant Symposium will bring a full day of education on trees, shrubs, vines and plant health to Boone County on Oct. 22.
The event will take place at the Boone County Enrichment Center at 1824 Patrick Dr. in Burlington, with programming from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.
Five speakers will cover topics ranging from choosing trees for challenging sites to identifying plant-health problems and selecting woody plants suited for the region. Speakers include Bill Fountain, Joe Boggs, Mark Wessel, Paul Cappiello and Steve Foltz. The symposium will conclude with an afternoon expert panel featuring all five speakers.
Continuing-education credits are available.
General admission is $109, while students with a valid ID can attend for $49. Registration includes lunch, refreshments and parking.
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