National Great Rivers Research and Education Center

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Continuing Education Class for Master Gardeners only...

Additional Information

For our August class, we will head to Alton for a tour of The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) with fellow Master Gardener, Ned Siegel.
As you will see, NGGRES has a very interesting building,history and mission.

Here is a YouTube video that might pique interest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeQ4ho-TZ6U&feature=youtu.be

Here is their brochure: http://www.lc.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/images/visitors/NGRREC/NGRREC_Bro-1010.pdf

Event Location

This is adjacent to (immediately south of) Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton. When you turn in to go to the Dam, the NGGRES building is on the left and the locks and dam are on the right.

Contact:

Chris Kirmaier

Date and Time

Tour will begin at 11:30 AM

Instructor Information

Ned Siegel