This year's featured speaker is David Garison Stevens, Ed Hasselkus Curator- Longenecker Horticultural Gardens | UW-Madison Arboretum

Presentation: Native Shrubs and Trees For the Birds and the Bees: Learn about the rich diversity of woody plants native to the upper Midwest and the benefits of incorporating them into your home landscape to help attract and sustain a diversity of bird and pollinator species.

David is the curator of the living collection of woody plants at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. He is just the third curator since the collection’s inception in 1935, overseeing the largest and most diverse array of woody plants in the state. His work background includes tree breeding and selection, greenhouse facility management, public garden supervision, and commercial vegetable production.

R.S.V.P. your attendance.

In addition to the keynote presentation, the Annual Meeting will include:

• Election of Board Directors-Members. Two positions — Vice President, At-large — are open for election. Each carries a two-year term. Position descriptions are available upon request.
• Park Project Updates. Learn the latest news and future projects at Anderson Farm County Park. Future projects like a park shelter, Anderson Farm, and more.

Founded in 2013, Anderson Park Friends, Inc. is a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of Anderson Farm County Park.