# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Beyond the Garden: Your Yard is an Ecosystem - Help it Thrive!About this EventThis event includes Continential Breakfast, 3 Speakers, Boxed Lunch, Silent Auction, Book Sale, Door Prizes & More!Attendance is limited, so get your registration inAgenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMProgram AgendaAgenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration & Continental Breakfast🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AMJewels of the Undergrowth Host: KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Kevin Wiener, All Bugs Go to KevinInfo: Did you know that the majority of all animals on Earth have six or more legs? Prepare to have your perceptions transformed as we explore the fascinating life cycles, behaviors, and ecological significance of these often-overlooked inhabitants of our planet – the arthropods! Have you ever stopped to consider the intricate dance between a bee and a flower, or the silent work of decomposers breaking down leaf litter. Join Kevin Wiener as he explores how insects, spiders, mites, millipedes, and their kin contribute to pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, and provide food for many animals.🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMOak Savanna Garden Design: Going Beyond 'Prairie-Style' Pollinator GardensHost: Mike Weis, Dropseed! Native Gardens and Ecological RestoInfo: Oak Savannas are ideal models for “hyper-productive keystone species,” crucial for supporting local food webs, as noted by entomologist Douglas Tallamy. Many urban yards suit Oak Savanna gardens, yet prairies and forests are more common models. Native garden designer Mike Weis explains the value of oak savanna ecosystems, their benefits to wildlife, and practical steps for creating your own native garden inspired by these resilient landscapes. Restore oaks and help transform your yard into a wildlife habitat.🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMLunch, Socializing, and Shopping!Info: Lunch Menu: Assorted Wraps – Turkey dijon, Steak & ranch, Buffalo chicken (gluten free wraps available). Very Berry & Grain – Seasonal berries, walnuts, tomato, cucumber & feta cheese. Harvest Veggies🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PMSmall Group Discussions: Thinking Outside the Box🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMSoil Food Web – The Food Chain Beneath our Feet Host: Rebecca Koets, Purdue Extension Info: The soil food web is a systems way of understanding the life in the soil. Learn about tiny complex food chains, micro-organisms, invertebrates, and how to boost the health of our soil. Learn how to identify healthy and less healthy soil and how to help. Identify soil organisms and begin to learn about bio complete compost. 🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMSilent Auction Results - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schererville/gibson-woods-wild-ones-10th-biennial-native-plant-symposium/100001987938853625 - **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, art, trips-adventures, cycling, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Schererville - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: St. John Township Community Center - **lat**: 41.4906805 - **long**: -87.48817830000002 - **full address**: St. John Township Community Center, 1515 Lincoln Highway, Schererville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/170ecb9e9b21c562daddf8a52c927d062ed6caef018a9840e9301bc28ec81789-rimg-w820-h360-dc474b43-gmir.jpg?v=1777382089 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium being held? - **A:** Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at St. John Township Community Center, 1515 Lincoln Highway, Schererville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium? - **A:** Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium is organized by Wild Ones, Gibson Woods Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gibson Woods Wild Ones 10th Biennial Native Plant Symposium is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Schererville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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