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2025 PPA National Symposium
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Design Track | Panel: Effective Maintenance Strategies for Meadows and Prairies
Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Join us for an engaging panel discussion focused on the maintenance of meadows and prairies, where experts share their insights and experiences. This session will explore the unique challenges and strategies involved in maintaining these vital ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of understanding different ecosystem scales, modes of maintenance, and tools used in various settings.  
Speakers
avatar for John Mark Courtney

John Mark Courtney

Owner, Kind Earth Growers
John Mark Courtney is an avid plantsman, professional grower and lover of all things wild. He is the founder and owner of Kind Earth Growers LLC, a native plant nursery specializing in seed grown aquatic, wetland and upland perennials in Upper Bucks County, PA. After completing his... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Drake

Ryan Drake

McCausland Natural Areas Manager, Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Drake is the McCausland Natural Areas Manager at the Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania. There he manages 110 acres of the arboretum property from constructed wetlands, streams, forests, meadows, as well as, the Bloomfield farm property including community... Read More →
avatar for David McKinney

David McKinney

Curator of Collections and Grounds, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens
David McKinney is a horticulturist, ecologist, entomologist, and plant physiologist currently working as the curator at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens where he manages 170 acres of gardens, prairie restoration, and native woodland. Originally from Colorado, he received three degrees... Read More →
avatar for Jack Pizzo

Jack Pizzo

President, Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.
Jack Pizzo, MS, PLA, ASLA, CPBM, ICN is the Founder and Principal of The Pizzo Group. Founded in 1988, The Pizzo Group is one of the Midwest’s largest ecological restoration firms. The firm has earned over 170 industry awards.Jack is an expert in successfully restoring natural areas... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
  Core Education, Thurs Design Track

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