Vandal Voices: The Beauty of Xeriscapes

Join us for Vandal Voices: The Beauty of Xeriscapes April 9, 5:30-6:30 pm. In this Vandal Voices presentation, University of Idaho Professor Susan Bell will discuss the principles used to create a water conserving landscape. Learn the seven simple steps that can make a landscape water thrifty yet colorful and attractive at the same time.

The event is free and open to the public 21+ years old.

About Susan Bell:

Susan Bell is a Horticulture Educator with the University of Idaho Extension in Ada County. She teaches the U of I Master Gardener, Advanced Master Gardener, and Master Composter Programs in Boise. Bell supervises the hands-on program practicum and community service efforts of 100 trained volunteers each year. Bell is a licensed pesticide consultant with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

Bell graduated from Quincy University, and received two Masters’ degrees from Southern Illinois University and Oregon State University. She’s co-authored over 30 technical horticultural publications for the University of Idaho. Her past experiences include serving as a garden columnist for the Idaho Statesman and hosting weekly television gardening spots for both KTVB-TV (Channel 7) and KBOI-TV (Channel 2).

About Vandal Voices

Vandal Voices is a bi-monthly speaker series presented by the University of Idaho Boise. The series is designed to inform and engage Idahoans in the Treasure Valley about different research and educational topics.

U of I experts will present on their research for 30 minutes in an informal setting, such as a local pub, brewery, winery of coffee shop.

Vandal Voices offers the opportunity to ask questions and interact one on one with the expert after their presentations, making this speakers series a new learning experience on a topic you are passionate about.

Join us every other month at Vandal Voices. Speakers, dates and locations will be announced here and on our social media platforms a month before each event, or you can subscribe to our bi-monthly email or follow us on FB (@uiboise) or Twitter (@UIdahoBoise).

About U of I Boise

University of Idaho Boise supports teaching, learning, research and outreach. We are uniquely suited to provide graduate programs, research and professional development opportunities in a metropolitan setting. U of I Boise is also focused on community impact, regional economic development and supporting university growth, as well as having an engaged university campus with a climate of inclusion for employees throughout Southwest Idaho. community impact, regional economic development and supporting university growth.