Branch out and join us | Save the date for 02.08.25

Rooted in research, a new one-day educational event is coming to the Chicagoland area. Designed to reach gardeners, growers, environmentalists, arborists, and everyday plant lovers alike, this event is hosted by University of Illinois Extension. Registration is slated to open in December.

Symposium overview

Keynote speaker: Kathryn Deery, Head Horticulturalist of Lurie Garden

Breakout session topics include:

• Native plants
• Growing garlic
• Herbicide drift in Illinois
• Urban soils
• Jens Jensen
• GMOs and plant transformation
• Nature journaling
• Spotted Lanternfly

Sponsors and vendors

Click here to learn about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. 

• Sponsorship marketing deadline: Nov. 20 (extended from Nov. 15)
• Vendor deadline: Jan. 15 or when space runs out