<h1><img class="wp-image-2279 alignleft" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png" alt="MWGG_Logo" width="145" height="145" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>
The MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href="http://www.ilstma.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> and supported by the <a href="http://www.ncipmc.org/partners/wgroup/lawn_land.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Central IPM Center</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href="http://www.ilstma.org/newsletter.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/LLFresources</a>).
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">In-Person Workshop</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">When</span></h3>
<img class=" wp-image-4164 alignright" src="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_LawnLandWorkshop_Final_revised-731x1024.jpg" alt="" width="525" height="735" />

November 13th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Where</span></h3>
Oakton Community College, 1600 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Who</span></h3>
Panelists include Jeff Swano, <a href="https://www.digrightin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dig Right In Landscaping Inc.</a>, Carl Gorra, Naperville Park District, Kristi Solberg, Park Ridge Park District, Dr. Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin, Dr. Susan Buchanan, Great Lakes Center for Children's Environmental Health, Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension, Allison Neubauer, IL-IN Sea Grant, John Rogers, Michigan State University, and more!
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Who Should Attend</span></h3>
Managers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Register At</span></h3>
Brownpapertickets for $30, bit.ly/LLFworkshop
Ticket fair includes a light breakfast, lunch, and resources aplenty
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">More Questions</span></h3>
Contact Ryan Anderson at <a href="mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Thanks To</span></h3>
The <a href="https://www.ncipmc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Central IPM Center</a> for funding and <a href="http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Share Illinois</a> for sponsoring this seminar.