{"313381":{"#nid":"313381","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Fourth Annual Atlanta Beltline Organic Land Care Symposium","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta \u2013 For the fourth year in a row, Atlanta\u2019s premiere organic land care educational event returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is hosting the fourth annual Organic Land Care Symposium on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From backyard maintenance to the management of public spaces, attendees will learn about a variety of techniques and best practices to create a cost-effective and sustainable landscape. Throughout the day, local and national experts will describe the benefits of an organic approach to managing open spaces. This Symposium is open to the public and everyone from beginner gardeners to landscape professionals are encouraged to attend. The cost is $65 for early registration through August 10 and $75 starting August 11. Student tickets are $25. More information about the Organic Land Care Symposium is available on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/beltline.org\/programs\/organic-land-care-symposium\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta BeltLine\u2019s website\u003C\/a\u003E. Tickets can be\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2014-organic-land-care-symposium-tickets-5317426566\u0022\u003Epurchased online\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and walk-ins on the day of the event are welcome.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs we implement organic land care principles along the Atlanta BeltLine, we want to be able to share and collaborate on best practices with Atlanta\u2019s landscape community,\u201d said Kevin Burke, Senior Landscape Architect for ABI. \u201cThe Symposium is one way for all of us to stay engaged with the latest cutting-edge techniques in landscape architecture.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETopics of discussion for the Symposium include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom Grassroots to Mainstream: A look at the evolution of Compost Tea into Liquid Biological Amendment\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganic Land Care: The Drivers, Solutions, \u0026amp; Realities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganic Soil Amendments and Fertilizers; Product Development, Applicability, and Regulatory Compliance\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnecting the Pieces of the Green Puzzle of Dynamic Living Landscapes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECompost Tea: Site Specific \u0026amp; Goal Oriented\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWater Extremes and Design Alchemy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENative Grasses and Forbs for Urban Landscapes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe keynote speaker for this year\u2019s annual event is Paul Wagner, President of NY Soil Food Web. Mr. Wagner\u2019s presentation, \u201cUnderstanding Soil Biology in the Plant World,\u201d will cover the basics of soil biology, how the microbes interact with plants and the roles soil organisms play in keeping plants healthy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncluded in admission are a continental breakfast, two snacks and lunch for attendees. This event will be followed by a social gathering at the end of the day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cKevin Burke\u2019s vision and initiative for bringing sustainable land care practices to Atlanta have made this a dynamic, must-attend educational event,\u201d said Paul Morris, President and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. \u201cThis year, as in the past, we are honored to have the support of great partners. We are grateful for their leadership, hard work and support in this area of innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis event is made possible with the generous support of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003Etlanta \u2013 For the fourth year in a row, Atlanta\u2019s premiere organic land care educational event returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is hosting the fourth annual Organic Land Care Symposium on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From backyard maintenance to the management of public spaces, attendees will learn about a variety of techniques and best practices to create a cost-effective and sustainable landscape. Throughout the day, local and national experts will describe the benefits of an organic approach to managing open spaces. This Symposium is open to the public and everyone from beginner gardeners to landscape professionals are encouraged to attend. The cost is $65 for early registration through August 10 and $75 starting August 11. Student tickets are $25. More information about the Organic Land Care Symposium is available on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/beltline.org\/programs\/organic-land-care-symposium\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta BeltLine\u2019s website\u003C\/a\u003E. 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