Whitley County Master Gardeners’ February 2026 Symposium
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/21/2026
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Categories
Join Master Gardeners and local experts for a day of learning and gardening inspiration.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 Indiana S State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725
Agenda
- 8:30 Registration
- 9:00 Welcome — Rindy Schlatter, WCMG President
- 9:15 Native Plants — Sean Nolan
- 10:15 Break
- 10:30 Landscape Design Featuring Native Plants — Laura Stine
- 11:30 Lunch
- 12:30 Breakout Sessions – Three 40-minute sessions with 5 minute breaks.
- 2:45 Break
- 3:00 Small Flowering Trees, Shrubs and Conifers for the Landscape — John Woodmansee
- 4:00 Wrap-up and Evaluation
Craft your ideal symposium experience!
Choose your 3 breakout sessions from the following:
- Stems to Stunning: the art of beautiful floral arrangements with Beth Ann Sickafoose.
- Indiana Prairie Restoration: help restore this endangered habitat with Linda Furge.
- Herbs and Bulbs: garlic, herbs, and crafting infusions with Al Anderson and Bridget Johnson.
- Plant Propagation: from seed starting to stem cuttings with Randi Engelhardt.
Discover professional resources to make your garden come alive.
Whitley County Master Gardeners’ 10th annual symposium is your chance to learn from the experts, browse the latest products from local vendors, and exchange gardening ideas with fellow enthusiasts and new friends.
Don’t miss out — register today!
$45/person. Includes light breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Purchase your ticket online or download your mail-in form at www.MasterGardenersWC.com.