Plants, Paths, And Pizza Event Will Grow On You At Western Illinois University
The Western Illinois University Counselor Education
department in conjunction with Wild Ones, Quad Cities and the Quad Cities
Graduate Study Center will host an evening of Plants, Paths and Pizza from 5-8 p.m.
Friday, April 14 on the Quad Cities campus in the QC Complex C Atrium. This event
is open and free to the public.
“It takes many types of allies to solve the environmental challenges we face today,”
said Counselor Education Professor Leslie O’Ryan. “Especially important are
university and community partnerships such as the one between Wild Ones, Quad
Cities and Western Illinois University that focus on creating a sustainable future for
future generations.”
Robbie Palm Co-President of Wild Ones Quad Cities said, “Wild Ones is excited to be
working with Western Illinois University in organizing this Symposium. The unity
between like-minded people is essential to the survival of native plants, habitats,
and pollinators. Coordination of all the resources available is essential to the overall
health and well-being of this ecosystem that we all call home.”
Participants will tour the native plant garden at WIU and learn about local initiatives
and efforts to create sustainable environments throughout our communities, learn
about the benefits of the connection between wellness and nature, and network
with local organizations leading the way toward healing the earth.
Pizza, dessert and refreshments will be available for participants.
For more information, contact Robbie Palm at keystoneplants9@gmail.com, or
Leslie O’Ryan at lw-o-ryan@wiu.edu
