Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, MI
MGSOC general meetings are held at the:Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church MGSOC meetings are free to MGSOC members.
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Tue - Feb 07 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Iris Lee Underwood, Owner of Yule Love It Lavender Farm The education topic is 'Growing and Healing with Lavender' presented by Iris Lee Underwood of Yule Love It Lavender Farm. Iris will enlighten us on how lavender sooths and calms us in this busy world. Although lavender is undeniably the most beautiful and fragrant of all herbs, its medicinal and culinary benefits are as ancient as the garden. Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Wed - Feb 08 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
All About Food From FARM to FORK A one day conference for people who grow, produce, process, market, distribute, prepare or EAT food (this means you). $15 if you pre-register by January 31, 2012, $20 at the door. This is an opportunity for the Macomb Food Systems Collaborative to inform and educate the community on local and regional food systems. The Collaborative is a group of county agencies and organizations that have been meeting since last July to address food insecurity, access and hunger. www.macombcountymi.gov df |
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Wed - Feb 08 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM |
What's New for 2012 George Papadelis, owner of Telly's Greenhouse, will visit the Troy Garden Club on Wednesday, February 8, to discuss "What's New for 2012?" The club meets monthly, September through June, at the Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R, Troy, just south of Wattles. Papadelis will highlight both annuals and perennials, many of which are new to the marketplace this year. Be among the first to hear about his 2012 plant recommendations. Guests are welcome and should check in by 11:45 AM. A $7 guest fee includes a light lunch at noon followed by the Papadelis lecture from 1:00-2:00 PM. Reservations required. Call Marilyn, 248-642-7277. |
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Thu - Feb 09 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
REV THE VEG A three week series of eco-friendly strategies for a greater edible garden in 2012 at the Beverly Hills Community Garden. The instructor is Master Gardener Janet Macunovich. Thursday Feb 9 Review of last year's successes and challenges. What was best about 2012 and can we make it happen again! What were the problems and what might we do about them this year? All sessions will be in the basement in the social hall of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church,2000 West Thirteen Mile Road. It is at the corner of Evergreen and Thirteen Mile Rd. across from Groves High School. The public is welcome but you must reserve a seat. To do so, contact Matt Roman at msroman6@gmail.com . |
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Fri - Feb 10 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
2012 PLANTS OF DISTINCTION At the Crowne Plaza in Novi. New plants are the life-blood of the landscape and gardening economy. With consumers turning their attention more to sustainability and green practices, the question always arises "how much maintenance do these plants require?" Plant research and global exploration influences not only the number of plants available, but also the types of plants that adapt to a variety of locations. MSU Extension has developed a portfolio of well-respected and renowned plant experts to present this seminar. They will enrich your knowledge of widely sought-after plant material while remembering the foundational messages of "right plant right place." Cost will remain the same as the past 6 years: $75.00. This year's palette of speakers and topics include: Designs and Plants for Greener Gardens - Jeff Epping, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Season Long Color - Jim Nau, Horticulturist, Ball Horticulture, Illinois Shrub Roses: An American Love Affair - Chuck Martin, Horticulture Curator Woody Plant Collections, Dow Gardens, Midland, Michigan Small Trees with Big Impact - Jeff Epping, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI www.stuckongardening.com for the 2012 Plants of Distinction brochure and registration form. |
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Sun - Feb 12 11:30 AM |
Hypertufa Workshop The Master Gardener Society of Oakland County’s Project Support Team is holding a Hypertufa Workshop led by Judy Cornellier, at Telly’s Nursery in Troy. The class fee is $35.00 for a standard table-top trough and upgrades are extra. Class size is limited and reservations are required but there are still a few seats available. Participants may bring their own embellishments such as marbles, glass beads, etc., (darker colors objects show up better). Troughs will reside at Telly’s until sufficiently dried (3-4 days) and students will need to return to wire-brush their creations and take them home. Participants will also need to bring rubber gloves and wear something they would not ordinarily want to be caught dead in. Telly’s is located at 3301 John R, Troy Michigan, 48083-5656, between Wattles and Big Beaver. For reservations and payment details, contact Susan Tatus McLarty, MGSOC Team Administrator at 248.673.8092 or smclarty2002@yahoo.com . |
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Thu - Feb 16 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
REV THE VEG A three week series of eco-friendly strategies for a greater edible garden in 2012 at the Beverly Hills Community Garden. The instructor is Master Gardener Janet Macunovich. Thursday Feb 16 An in-depth look at tried-and-true plus new methods for growing specific plants -- old standards as well as new varieties are covered. All sessions will be in the basement in the social hall of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church,2000 West Thirteen Mile Road. It is at the corner of Evergreen and Thirteen Mile Rd. across from Groves High School. The public is welcome but you must reserve a seat. To do so, contact Matt Roman at msroman6@gmail.com . |
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Sat - Feb 18 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Landscape Perennials Janet Macunovich Includes catered lunch. Cost $40 A Gardener's Crystal Ball: Visualizing Changes to a Garden or Landscape Professional gardener and author Janet Macunovich has learned that it isn't lack of ideas that causes gardeners to put needed landscape and garden plans "on hold." Rather, it's a reluctance to commit when we are unsure how the change will play out on that stage we see out our windows. In this talk, Janet will show you her process for visualizing changes and give you a chance to try your hand at this simple, step by step way to see into the future of your garden or landscape. Great Plants and Plant Combinations: The best of the best perennials, trees and shrubs Most designers aim for year-round interest, but sometimes the design process gets bogged down in looking for color alone. Here are suggestions for trees, shrubs and perennials that not only look great together for their seasonal colors but also for their combined forms, textures and foliage characteristics. Best yet, each of these groups is compatible in terms of their site requirements -- each member in a group grows well in the same amount of light, moisture, and type of soil. You'll see suggestions for all kinds of sites. Pre-registration is required for all classes. All classes are held at the Lapeer MSU Extension Building, 1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer Michigan. For more information Call Lapeer MSUE at 810-667-0344 or email willis15@msu.edu |
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Sat - Feb 25 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fourteenth Annual Association of Professional Gardeners Conference MSU Tollgate Education Center 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48377-3128 ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL GARDENERS Speakers: Ruth Vrbensky (Native Gardening) Mark Zacks (Truck Etiquette) Dean Krauskopf (Diagnostics) Lunch is included; please visit our website www.associationofprofessionalgardeners.org for complete information and agenda. Advance registration is required. $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Contact Gail at thegardener@comcast.net or phone (248) - 828-2978. |
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Sat - Feb 25 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Hydroponic Gardening Glenn Sieracki and staff from Hydroponics and More in Almont. Lunch included. $25 Learn about gardening indoors all year round with a hydroponic system. Learn about costs, set up, various methods of hydroponics, lighting, plant cloning and growing all sorts of plants in water. There will be equipment on display and supplies available to purchase. Your chance to ask questions of the pro’s. Pre-registration is required for all classes. All classes are held at the Lapeer MSU Extension Building, 1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer Michigan. For more information Call Lapeer MSUE at 810-667-0344 or email willis15@msu.edu |
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Mon - Feb 27 7:00 PM |
HOSTABILITIES METRO DETROIT HOSTA SOCIETY: "HOSTABILITIES"... a pictorial overview of classic and newer hostas to consider for this year's garden. Images by Jan Everson and Sara DaPra. The presentation is scripted by Jan Everson and narrated by Andy Torvinen. Monday, February 27 / 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Road in Birmingham. Light refreshments served. Guests welcome. For further information: Hgold2843@comcast.net |
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Wed - Feb 29 |
Starting and Sustaining a Youth Garden Workshop This workshop is for those interested in facilitating a school garden. Participants will learn the steps to designing, building, and maintaining a school garden. From gardening basics to building a garden team and trying out classroom lessons and activities, this workshop is designed for educators interested in hands-on teaching tools. Learn how to engage your students in the outdoor classroom or choose to bring the concepts indoors! Visit macombcountymi.gov for more information, or contact Alan Jaros at 248-858-1524 or jaros@msu.edu . |
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Thu - Mar 01 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Vegetable Gardening 101 If you are interested in starting a vegetable garden but don't know how, this class will cover all the basics you need to know. This class is also appropriate for Master Gardeners who would like know help organizations start a vegetable garden. The class will be taught by Kristine Hahn, Consumer Horticulture Educator in Wayne County. Site: Oakland County Executive Office Building, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford Cost: $10 per person The registration flyer is available at: www.oakgov.com |
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Thu - Mar 01 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
REV THE VEG A three week series of eco-friendly strategies for a greater edible garden in 2012 at the Beverly Hills Community Garden. The instructor is Master Gardener Janet Macunovich. Thursday March 1 Get growing -- the basics of growing edibles. An essential "what to do first, and next, this year" for anyone brand new to gardening. Plenty of tips for the experienced grower, too. All sessions will be in the basement in the social hall of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church,2000 West Thirteen Mile Road. It is at the corner of Evergreen and Thirteen Mile Rd. across from Groves High School. The public is welcome but you must reserve a seat. To do so, contact Matt Roman at msroman6@gmail.com . |
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Sun - Mar 04 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Cranbrook Institute of Science 38th Annual Maple Breakfast and Festival! Volunteers are needed to lead families on an outdoor, guided tour of the sugar bush on campus. The tour includes an “out and back” format that begins at CIS, and continues to the sugar bush and back to the building. The sugar maple grove is a short walk, and volunteer tour guides provide information along the way on various Michigan plants/trees and the maple sugaring process (each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.) Pre-printed information and training is provided to volunteers prior to the event. Volunteer tour guides are asked to lead three tours: 10:05 am, 11:05 am and 12:05 pm. Must be prepared to walk in Michigan weather conditions (range from snow to sun.) Continental Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to share your enthusiasm for nature with families! Please contact Helen Harding at hharding@cranbrook.edu or 248.645.3228 if you are interested in volunteering for this event. |
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Tue - Mar 06 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church The education topic is ‘Water Gardening’ presented by Scott Bates, president and owner of Grass Roots Nursery in New Boston, Michigan. Scott has extensive knowledge about caring for ponds in the landscape. Scott will share details about the best pond plants, how to maintain and fertilize pond plants, how to care for pond fish and even how to care for the pond pump and filter. Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Thu - Mar 08 -- Sun - Mar 11 |
Michigan Home and Garden Show Information Booth Once again we will have an information table at the Michigan Home and Garden Show at the Pontiac Silverdome. The show opens on Friday and runs through Sunday evening. We also will need help setting up on Thursday morning (March 8). Volunteers will be given name badges for free entrance into the show. Volunteers may have to pay for parking. The shifts: 3 people per shift Thurs March 8 late morning (exact time will be assigned to us at a later date) Friday March 9 noon to 3:00 3:00-6:00 6:00-9:00 Sat. March 10 9:30-1:30 1:30-5:00 5:30-9:00 Sun March 11 9:30-12:30 12:30-3:30 3:30-7:00 To register, contact Linda Smith at smithlin@oakgov.com or 248-858-0887 |
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Mon - Mar 12 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
50 Perennials No Garden Should Be Without The Village Gardeneers of Lathrup invite you to a special program 50 Perennials No Garden Should Be Without Presented by: George Papadelis President, Telly’s Greenhouses George Papadelis is president of Telly’s Nursery which was founded in 1978 by George’s parents. George and his brother, Mark, later took over the business and have greatly expanded the greenhouses, nurseries and Troy store. Last year they opened a second location in Sterling Heights. George is a popular garden speaker and a frequent contributor to the Michigan Gardener Magazine. This is the 17th year the Village Gardeneers have hosted a spring gardening program as part of our educational outreach to our community. We invite all guests to come learn and enjoy the hospitality of the Village Gardeneers. Attendees will enjoy plenty of refreshments and participate in a raffle drawing for gardening gifts. This program is free to all Village Gardeneers members. Guests are asked to make a $5 voluntary contribution to help defray costs and to ensure the continuance of quality programs. The Village Gardeneers meet in the Community Room of the Lathrup Village Municipal Building at 27400 Southfield Road, 3 blocks north of I-696 (11 Mile Road). For more information, visit our club website at lvgardeneers.home.comcast.net or contact Nancy Strodl nstrodl@yahoo.com , 248-552-5095). |
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Mon - Mar 12 6:45 PM |
SOCWA MASTER COMPOSTER CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012; 6:45 pm, Bloomfield Twp. Public Library Oakland County residents are invited to train as volunteer Master Composters. Classes are scheduled March – April 2012, with volunteer work extending through November 2012. Master composters are encouraged to learn a wide range of practical ways to recycle yard waste through on-site composting. In addition, soil health, healthy lawn care, water recycling, and ecosystem awareness are included in training sessions. The entire program cost is $35.00 (make checks payable to SOCWA). The fee includes the publication “Healthy soils for Sustainable Gardens”; the SOCWA Master Composter notebook, and the name badge. The class schedule is below. For further information, contact Lillian Dean at 248-546-5818 or LFDean@aol.com . For the complete flyer, see www.socwa.org . Mon. March 12: Composting…for Earth’s Sake! Speaker: Lillian Dean, Master Composter program coordinator Mon. March 19: Healthy Lawn Care Seminar (public meeting) Speaker: Gary Eichen, Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. Mon. March 26: Go decomposers! The biology of composting Speaker: Renee Moore, Science Teacher, Seaholm H.S. Mon. April 2: Soil testing and fertilizer options Speaker: Jon Dahl, Director, MSU Soil Test Lab Mon. April 16: Healthy soils for healthy trees…and marvelous mulches! Speaker: Michele Mitchell, Oakland Community College Mon. April 23: Ecosystems, watersheds, and youth education Speaker: Pat Dobosenski, Elementary Science Teacher, retired; Birmingham Mon. April 30: Sustainable landscapes and rainwater recycling (public meeting) Speaker: Rick Lazzell ,Ecoscape Landscape Consultant |
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Sat - Mar 17 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Creating, Restoring and Managing of Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan Inland Lakes: A Workshop for Property Owners MSU Extension is sponsoring a workshop for property owners to create, restore and manage natural shorelines. This workshop is designed to educate interested lakefront property owners on natural erosion control methods and will discuss techniques for using natural materials and native vegetation along the shoreline to provide erosion control and habitat value while maintaining the aesthetic value of the lakefront. Workshop Topics: * Healthy lake ecosystems * Designing natural lakescapes on lake shorelines * Bio-engineering techniques to address high impact shorelines * Using native plants in shoreline landscapes * Attracting fish and wildlife to your shoreline * State of Michigan rules and regulations * Local examples of natural shoreline projects This workshop is sponsored by MSU Extension, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Clinton River Watershed Festival, Wild Ones, and the Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner's Office. Independence Oaks County Park, Wint Nature Center, Clarkston, MI 48348 Contact person, phone and email: Bindu Bhakta; 248-858-5198 or bhaktabi@anr.msu.edu Complete Workshop Details: www.oakgov.com MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. |
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Sat - Mar 17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Edible Landscaping Growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs, in combination with annuals and perennials, in beautiful, untraditional ways as part of the home landscape is becoming a popular trend. Learn how to integrate nutritious, delicious plants into your yard to create a multifunctional landscape. Instructors Mark Angelini and Trevor Newman, owners of the local ecological design & edible landscaping firm, Roots to Fruits, will show you how to get the most out of your yard beautifully and productive. Executive Office Bldg. Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford For the registration flyer go to www.oakgov.com Questions? Contact Linda Smith 248-858-0887 smithlin@oakgov.com |
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Sat - Mar 24 -- Sun - Mar 25 |
Herbal Intensive Course This year's four season herbal intensive course runs from March through November 2012. This season's course spans nine months and places its emphasis on forging a deep and inter-dependent relationship with the land here in Southeast Michigan. We'll not only be discussing the medicinal uses of herbs, but how to make relationship with the plants that grow around us, with the land we walk upon, and about the nature of health, of imbalance, of the different organs and systems that make up our bodies, and how herbs affect all levels of our being; the physical, the mental, the emotional, the spiritual. The primary focus is on viscerally understanding the foundational properties and dynamics by which herbs work their magic, in a way that's both practical and intuitive. I present this information within the context of traditional western herbalism, using stories, history, analogies & direct experience to make these concepts simple & clear. We'll be meeting over the course of 8 weekends, on Saturdays & Sundays... March 24th & 25th / April 28th & 29th / June 2nd & 3rd / July 7th & 8th / August 11th & 12th / September 8th & 9th / October 13th & 14th / November 17th & 18th Cost is $975 If you are interested, all the fine details are here: www.herbcraft.org Of course, please don't hesitate to call, email, or send an owl with any questions. evergreen blessings to you all... Jim Mcdonald ~herbalist~ www.herbcraft.org |
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Sat - Mar 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Apple Tree Care MSU Extension and MSU Tollgate will sponsor an Apple Tree Care class. Bob Tritten - M.S.U. District Extension Horticulture/Marketing Agent will be instructing this course designed for the homeowner. This class will cover all aspects of caring for your young apple tree: from selecting the right tree for your yard, establishing the tree on your site, to caring for and pruning your tree for the first few years after establishment. This is a course for the homeowner serious about growing quality apples. Cost is $25. Visit www.oakgov.com for the registration form and details. |
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Fri - Mar 30 7:30 PM |
Detroit Red Wings Going Green Night The Detroit Red Wings and DTE Energy would like to thank you for being environmentally responsible and invite you and everyone else involved in your green organization out to our 2nd annual "Going Green Night!" Last year's event was a HUGE success, with over 1,200 "green" businesses, organizations, groups and like-minded people attending a SOLD-OUT game at Joe Louis Arena! In addition to sponsoring a "Going Green Night" t-shirt giveaway last year, DTE Energy set up multiple kiosks set up around The Joe which provided arena patrons with valuable information regarding environmental responsibility. This season we plan on building upon last year's success and make this event bigger and better than ever! Once again presented in partnership with DTE Energy, the Red Wings' 2nd Annual "Going Green Night" will be held on Friday, March 30th at 7:30 p.m. when Detroit takes on the Nashville Predators. DTE Energy will once again be setting up "Going Green" kiosks around the arena and will also be sponsoring a FREE giveaway item (details will be announced soon)! Furthermore, DTE Energy will be conducting various raffles and prize giveaways throughout the game. Be sure to take advantage of a special offer only available exclusively to green-friendly corporate citizens such as yourself by visiting www.detroitredwings.com (PROMO CODE "GREEN"). Special discounted tickets are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Any questions regarding this promotion can be directed to Justin Price at justin.price@hockeytown.com or (313) 394-7154. |
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Tue - Apr 10 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Telly’s Greenhouse, 3301 John R. Road Education: George Papadelis, Owner of Telly's Nursery in Troy New Annuals and Perennials for 2012 Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Sun - Apr 22 11:30 AM |
Do You Believe in Faeries? The Master Gardener Society of Oakland County’s Project Support Team announces a special event to be held at Telly’s Nursery in Troy . Please join our own Mary Ellen Stanley for an interesting Faerie Gardening Seminar and Workshop on the ever-elusive Garden Fairies and their environments. This event will be structured in two parts. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a seminar with seating available for 50. Come and satisfy your curiosity about these amazing creatures and their tiny hideaways. The fee for the seminar is $10. The second part of the event will be a limited seating Faerie Garden Workshop. Participants will break for lunch (bring your own) at 12:30 p.m. and take time to shop for faerie foliage and features from Telly’s expansive array of diminutive plantings and faerie garden furnishings. The Workshop begins at 1:00 p.m. and is limited to 20 participants only. The fee for the workshop is also $10. Registration and deposits are required. Register soon and begin preparing for the day by collecting any and all faerie-sized items for installation in your tiny friend’s new home. Workshop attendees may bring their own shallow, yet sturdy, container for planting (about the size of a flower flat or a bird bath saucer, or purchase one from Telly’s well-stocked garden supplies. George Papadelis has graciously offered to donate 20% of the faerie garden merchandise sales to the MGSOC. To register, or for more details, please contact Susan Tatus McLarty at 248.673.8092 or by email at smclary2002@yahoo.com. |
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Wed - May 02 10:30 AM |
FRUITFUL BLOSSOMS FRIENDS OF ART & FLOWERS A support group of The Detroit Institute of Arts Present Annual Elizabeth Sites Kuhlman Lecture “FRUITFUL BLOSSOMS” by RON MORGAN www.ronmorgandesigns.com RON will inspire, dazzle & entertain us with his wit, wisdom, and charisma while he creates unique, spontaneous and original designs combining “THE SEED, THE FLOWERS & THE FRUIT”. Lecture/Demonstration, Book Signing and Luncheon WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2012 Lecture & Floral Demonstration $25.00 Luncheon Kresge Court $25.00 (optional) Doors open 10am; Program 10:30am; Luncheon to follow Tickets will go on sale March 1st for this sure to be sell-out event. The Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202 dia.org/ 313.833.7900 |
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Tue - May 08 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Lillian Dean Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA) Better Gardening with Compost Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Fri - May 11 -- Sat - May 12 |
Habitat for Humanity Perennial Exchange & Plant Sale Speakers/General Helpers Master Gardeners volunteers to speak and or staff the second annual Habitat for Humanity Perennial Exchange & Plant Sale. This event will be held at the Oakland County Habitat for Humanity Headquarters at 150 Osmun Street Pontiac, MI 48342. The hours on Friday will be from 2:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Volunteers will be needed for Saturday Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Number of hours worked and shifts are flexible. Jobs may include some of the following; help set up sales area, move plants from secured location at headquarters to Sale location, assist Perennial Exchange and Plant Sale customers with "right plant right place" choices, assist with sales transactions, help customers to their cars with purchases, dismantle sales area. Would appreciate friendly, outgoing people who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others and are prepared to answer a host of questions. If interested in speaking, topics may include but are not limited to, Beginning Gardening, Fool Proof Plants (and ones to avoid), Container Gardening. Please contact Darby McEvilly at mcdarb24@aol.com subject: HFH or 586-202-1403 if interested or needing more information. |
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Tue - Jun 05 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Brenda Dziedzic, President Southeastern Michigan Butterfly Association Attract Butterflies to your Garden Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Mon - Jun 11 -- Fri - Jun 15 |
ISLE ROYALE BOTANY WORKSHOP Experience four days in Lake Superior's Isle Royale National Park and learn to identify the diverse plants that live on this incredible island! BOTANY WORKSHOP INFORMATION: This special botany workshop, sponsored by the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association (IRKPA), and taught by botanist Janet Marr, is open to anyone with beginning/intermediate knowledge of plant identification who is interested in learning to identify the early summer native flora of this species-rich Lake Superior island. Workshop participants will spend four days on Isle Royale learning native plant species, using such tools as a dichotomous key and hand lens to identify plants. Other topics will include discussion of island plant communities, rare species, ecology, and invasive species. Most workshop activities will take place outdoors. Optional evening sessions will also be offered to review plants learned earlier. Field trips will include Tobin Harbor, Scoville Point, and Raspberry Island, places that are all located in the vicinity of Rock Harbor. Workshop attendees will meet in Houghton, Michigan, on Monday (11 June) afternoon and travel from Houghton to Rock Harbor (on Isle Royale) on the Ranger III boat on Tuesday (12 June). Participants will return to Houghton on the Ranger III on Saturday (16 June). ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS. Past botany workshops have filled up very quickly so sign up soon! Contact Kristine Bradof at 906-482-7860 or kbradof@irkpa.org for more information about workshop registration or to register. Contact Janet Marr at 906-337-5529 or jkmarr@mtu.edu for details about the workshop itself. BOTANY WORKSHOP FEE: $675 per person if registered by March 5, 2012 ($25 discount for IRKPA members; see irkpa.org for information on becoming a IRKPA member). $699 per person if registered after March 5, 2012 ($25 discount for IRKPA members; see irkpa.org for information on becoming a IRKPA member). A $200 deposit is required to reserve your place in the workshop and may be sent to the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association, Attn: Kristine Bradof, 800 Lakeshore Dr., Houghton, MI 49931. The balance is due by April 17, 2012. A cancellation fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations between May 1 and May 31, 2012. There will be no refund for cancellations made on or after June 1, 2011. The fee for the botany workshop covers instruction, camping, meals on the island, notebook, Slavick/Janke's Flora of Isle Royale, and transportation to and from Houghton, MI on the Ranger III. Participants may travel from Grand Portage, Minnesota, on the Voyager at their own expense. See www.isleroyaleboats.com for Voyager info. LODGING/CAMPING: Participants may camp for free at a Rock Harbor group site for the four nights on the island. You may also stay in the Rock Harbor Lodge or Housekeeping units at your own expense (consider sharing a room with another participant or friend to reduce your lodging cost). For information about lodging (at Rock Harbor Lodge or Housekeeping units), boat rentals, etc., please see: www.isleroyaleresort.com or call 866-644-2003 (winter season) or 906-337-4993 (summer season). If you wish to share a lodge or housekeeping room, contact Kristine at 906-482-7860 or kbradof@irkpa.org . For information about Isle Royale National Park, see their home page at www.nps.gov or call 906-482-0984. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: A four-day long photography workshop taught by professional photographer and former IRKPA Board President Bob Guiliani immediately follows the botany workshop. Contact Kristine Bradof at 906-482-7860 or kbradof@irkpa.org for more information on the photography workshop |
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Sat - Jun 16 |
2012 Garden Tour Save the date! Details later. |
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Tue - Jul 03 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Janet Macunovich, Professional Gardener and Master Gardener Never too late Planting in Summer Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Tue - Aug 07 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Jan Burns, Burn's Botanicals, natural beauty and herbal products, organic products used and sold Wonderful Weeds Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Tue - Sep 04 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Dr. Burt Cregg, MSU Assistant Professor Departments of Horticulture and Forestry Uncommon Conifers Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Tue - Oct 02 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Sue Grubba, advanced Master Gardener, professional gardener Proper Pruning Techniques Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Tue - Nov 06 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Ann Cline from the Iris Club of Southeast Michigan Bearded Iris Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. |
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Tue - Dec 11 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Holiday Potluck, Society Membership applications and dues deadline Meetings are free for Society Members. . |
