NIBNA Annual Banquet and Program

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Program Date: March 31, 2026

Silent Auction starting at 5:30, p.m. meal beginning at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Reservations Due by March 21, 2026

43rd Annual Banquet with Christopher Benda presenting
Botanical Humor: You Never Knew Plants Were So Funny
Spring is the perfect time for humor, and we will have plenty of it on Tuesday, March 31st (the day before April Fool’s Day). Our annual spring banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at Highland Community College and we are delighted to have Christopher Benda (a.k.a. Illinois Botanizer) presenting our program this year. Chris has been teaching about plants for over 12 years and during that time has developed a unique teaching style that includes lots of puns, jokes, and whimsical pop culture references. The program is sure to keep you entertained and equipped with fun ways to learn
about plants and teach others about plants. Join us for a great meal with roasted turkey breast and sweetcorn from Drake’s Farm in Baileyville and a program that is sure to add some light humor to your day! Not to mention you will be all set for April Fool’s Day!

The deadline for reserving your meal for this event was March 21st, however reservations are not
necessary to attend the program (no meal) which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Questions on the banquet can be directed to Teresa Smith at 815-238-3963

The cost for the program only is $5 for adults with no charge for children and students.

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