Michigan Koi & Pond Club

Where: Northville Public Library, 212 Cady, Northville, 48167

Time: 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Speaker: Steve Childers, AKCA Judge, former editor of KOIUSA, expert in pond design and dynamics, bringing engineering and science to the forefront to maximize a “System” design.

Session 1- 10:30-12noon

The basics of the three types of filtration: chemical, mechanical, and biological. Focus on how and why they work or don’t work.

12-1 p.m. Lunch on your own with a leisurely walk to downtown Northville

Session 2- 1-2:30

The finer points of filtration and a “System” approach with discussions on dwell time, matting, lava rock, gravel, UV lights, chemicals, and maintenance.

Contact John Rae for more information at 248-767-1066.