2023 Gardening Symposium, Sponsored by Chautauqua County Master Gardeners

For new and seasoned gardeners alike! Speakers include Lori Brockelbank and Ken Parker- bios below. Also, presentations by Master Gardeners on Composting, Growing Garlic, House Plants, Regulated Invasive Plants, Perennials, bulbs and MORE! You won't want to miss this event!

Registration Instructions: If you are a Master Gardener, any county you can receive a discounted registration ticket of $15.00. General admission tickets are $25.00. You can pay online using PayPal or at the door.

Ken Parker is a horticulture industry champion, a passionate indigenous horticulturalist and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians.  As a New York State Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP) and a National Certified Green Infrastructure Program (NGICP) Trainer, he is one of 21 NGICP trainers in the US and the first in New York State.  Additionally, he offers extensive and diverse experience in horticultural systems, plant cultivation, propagation protocols, plant production procedures and integrated pest management strategies. Ken has spent decades of his life devoted to growing, installing, teaching and promoting the indigenous plants of North America

Lori Brockelbank specializes in tree inventories, urban forest management/master plan writing, and contract processes (writing, bidding, and administration). Ms. Brockelbank also focuses on private and community land activities that include insect/disease diagnosis, tree planting plans and inspections, and working with municipalities to obtain Tree City USA status. She has taught an Introduction to Urban Forestry course at Jamestown Community College and has instructed at numerous Master Gardener programs. As a business developer in her home state of New York, Ms. Brockelbank provides community and urban forestry solutions focusing on outreach, planting, and risk management. Ms. Brockelbank is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist (NY-5326AM).