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WATER GARDENS AND PONDS LECTURE AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN
By Paul Radice
Have you been thinking of adding a water feature to your garden? Water adds a magical touch, providing cool relief in the tropics and adding a tranquil sound to your surroundings. With over 35 years of experience in fancy Koi ponds, Mr. Radice will lead you through the design of a water garden. Learn about water filtration and quality, algae control, appropriate fish and the best water lilies and aquatic plants for South Florida. Lecture at Fairchild on April 22, 2010 and a field trip to Angels Hatchery to follow on May 1, 2010.
Thursday, April 22 (one session at Fairchild)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Field Trip To Angels Hatchery
Saturday, May 1
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Friday, April 16
Fee: FTBG Members, $30; Non-members, $45
For More Information Contact Mary Neustein
Manager, Continuing Adult Education
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
305.667.1651 Ext. 3339
305.661.8953 FAX
mneustein@fairchildgarden.org
--- Past Events ---
March 20, 2010 - Saturday - Healthy Koi Pond and Freshwater Fish Workshop
Angels Hatchery sponsors workshops on Koi-keeping, fish health, and pond maintenance.
The following topics are covered, followed by a question and answer period:
- Pond Construction
- Filtration
- Aeration
- Nutrition
- Disease Prevention
- Algae Prevention
Past Seminar:
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Saturday March 20, 2010 from 9 AM to 12 PM, followed by a tour of our ornamental fish farm, located a few minutes from Castellow Hammock Park. |
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Castellow Hammock Park
22301 SW 162 Avenue
Redland, Florida
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$20.00 per person, with proceeds donated to Miami MetroZoo. |
February 17, 2010 - Dade County AgriTour
Angels Hatchery hosted the Dade County AgriTour, intended to show the diversity
of sustainable agriculture.
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