Shawna Lee Coronado Bio

We welcome Shawna Lee Coronado as this year’s featured speaker for Summer GardenFest.  Shawna is an author, locally syndicated newspaper columnist, energetic speaker, and environmental and health correspondent from Warrenville, Illinois.  Focused on nature, Shawna’s landscape design and gardening expertise motivates her to be outdoors experiencing a healthier lifestyle. This experience has significantly improved her health and emotional well-being and has contributed to her environmental awareness and expertise, motivating her to share her "Get Your Green On" Healthy Philosophy.  Three components guide the "Get Your Green On" Healthy Philosophy including The Go Green Health Plan, The Green and Simple Conservation Plan, and Building a Green Community.  You can read more about Shawna’s "Get Your Green On" Healthy Philosophy in her book “Gardening Nude” as well as in her newspaper column, The Casual Gardener and Blog (www.thecasualgardener.com).  

Being very active in local community is critical to Shawna’s inspirational message.  She is heavily involved with community greening and improvement organizations, environmental advisory commissions, conservation groups, parks and forestry associations, and educational institutions.  Shawna will speak on the topic of building stronger community through greening and gardening for Summer GardenFest 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13.  Shawna's feisty personality and passion about improved mental and physical health, greening the environment, and building community are sure to inspire you to “Get Your Green On”. 

Shawna’s presentation will be followed by a dedication of the new garden pathway, the first installation of a fully accessible trail system through the gardens and arboretum.  A day filled with garden activities and demonstrations will follow the dedication ceremony.  The event is free and open to the public, however donations are appreciated.  For more information call 405-744-5404.