Voices of the Land

Joel Greenberg reads from his book Of Prairie, Woods and Water with music and readings by Tom and Chris Kastle, which brings to life the voices of early settlers and visitors to the Chicago region and their impressions of the natural surrounds. Taped April 27th, 2008 at Garfield Farm Museum in Kane County. Event produced with a grant from the Illinois Humantities Council. Of Prairie, Woods and Water is published by University of Chicago Press.

Mike Nowak - Choosing a Landscape Professional

Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association ( http://www.melaweb.org )co-founder and WCPT radio host Mike Nowak provides questions homeowners should ask before hiring a landscaping professional. Presentation given to attendees of The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee's Natural Landscaping Seminar held February 23, 2008 at McHenry County College ( http://www.thewppc.org )