Mon - Jan 05 -- Wed - Jan 07
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Great Lakes Trade Expo - Grand Rapids
Great Lakes Trade Expo
Full Credit
January 5 - 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Great Lakes Trade Exposition Committee would like to extend a special invitation to all Michigan Master Gardener Volunteers to attend the Great Lakes Trade Expo at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, January 5-7, 2009,
The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, the Michigan Turfgrass
Foundation, and the Arboriculture Society of Michigan have combined their annual conferences to present the 2009 Great Lakes Trade Exposition (GLTE). The GLTE brings together unprecedented educational programming and certification opportunities for nursery, landscape, tree care and lawn care professionals. The Expo also boasts the largest green industry trade show in the state. Master Gardener Volunteers will have the opportunity to hear the latest research from renown industry and university specialists. Some of the topics include Natural Products for Weed Control in Lawns, Modern Plants
for Modern Landscapes, Drought Tolerance and Avoidance, Conifer Pests,
Organic Matter.Should it Matter?, Recycling Nursery and Landscape Plastics, Go Green Lawn Care, New Developments in Tree Biology, Practical IPM, and many more. MGVs can choose from 100 programs over the course of three days!
Complete information and registration is located at www.glte.org . Click on the "Attendee" information to see the extensive listing of classes. |
Mon - Jan 12
1:00 PM |
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"Art in Bloom" - Royal Oak Garden Club
1/12/09, 1 PM
"Art in Bloom"
Linda Wells, a docent at the Detroit Institute of Arts, will be showcasing flowers and plants in art.
Where: Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Cost: free
Contact: Penny Vansen, 313-861-6579 |
Thu - Jan 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Feb/Mar issue
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Tue - Jan 20
7:00 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Wed - Jan 21 -- Thu - Jan 22
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Midwest Organic Conference - Indiana
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Midwest Organic Conference helps growers learn ins and outs of organics
Indianapolis, Indiana, January 21-22, 2009.
The fifth annual Midwest Organic Production, Marketing Conference and Trade Show, will be held in conjunction with the Indiana Horticulture Congress January 21-22 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Participants will leave the conference with a better understanding of
organic production techniques," said Jim True, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service educator and co-conference planner. "Once a grower can produce the product, they'll need to market it and we've got sessions explaining different marketing strategies such as community supported agriculture and how to sell to wholesalers."
The conference will cover topics ranging from composting and cover crops to livestock production and food safety regulations. Day One will begin at 8:00 AM January 21 and wrap up with an organic dinner that evening. Day Two will begin at 8:00 AM on January 22 and conclude at 4:30 PM. Topics and speakers include:
Transition wisdom: What I have learned and what I would change. Dave
Campbell, Illinois farmer; Stacey Johnson, Purdue Extension educator; and Dale Rhodes, Indiana producer.
Farm bill update: New developments in organic agriculture. Mark Keating,University of Kentucky horticultural specialist.
Organics 101: Certification. Cissy Bowman, organic farmer and chief
executive officer of Indiana Certified Organic.
MarketMaker. Maria Marshall, Purdue Extension small business development specialist and project coordinator.
Composting, soil fertility and vegetables. Matt Kleinhunz, Ohio State
University horticulture and crop science specialist.
High tunnels: organic management. Matt Kleinhunz, Ohio State University horticulture and crop science specialist.
Organic fruit production. Rick Foster, Purdue University vegetable and fruit crops pest management specialist.
Food safety. Sheri Plimpton, program manager for the Center for Innovative Food Technology.
Marketing and economics of organic grain. Corinne Alexander, Purdue
Extension agriculture economist, and Gary Reding, organic producer from Greensburg, Indiana
Wholesale success: Selling, post harvest handling and packing produce. Jim Slama, president of FamilyFarmed.org.
Heirloom tomato production. Walter Claridge, Missouri producer.
More conference information and a complete listing of the sessions are
available at orgconf.sustainability.uiuc.edu.
Day one will also include a special presentation from University of Illinois Extension small farms specialist Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant on organic agriculture's new national resource - eOrganic. "This resource, created by the eOrganic Community of Practice, provides resources and solutions to organic producers, agricultural professionals, educators, and researchers," said Cavanaugh-Grant. The website will be launched in early 2009 at www.eXtension.org.
The trade show will be open from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the first day of the conference and during breaks and lunch on Day Two. University of Illinois Extension's Dan Anderson. Anderson will be presenting information in the exhibit hall about the University of Illinois farmer research project on perennial weed control in organic farming systems.
Registration and lodging
Early registration is due January 14 and costs $95 per person or $85 for the second person from the same family. Registration after January 14 costs $145 per person or $135 for the second person from the same family. Students receive a discount and can attend for $25, which does not include meals.
Online registration and lodging information is available at
orgconf.sustainability.uiuc.edu. |
Thu - Jan 22
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Secrets of the Soil.with a Sense of Humus! - Royal Oak
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Secrets of the Soil.with a Sense of Humus!
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.246.3727
www.ropl.org
Green Thumb Gardening Series
All programs are held in the Friends Auditorium. Registration is requested.
Call the adult reference
desk at (248) 246-3727 with questions.
Secrets of the Soil.with a Sense of Humus!
Thursday, January 22 7:00-8:30 pm
With Lillian Dean and SOCWA Master Composters Healthy soil with organic matter is the foundation for growing healthy plants.
"Secrets of the Soil...with a Sense of Humus!" will highlight the benefits of organic matter, easy steps for making compost at home, and ways to enhance the home landscape with compost.
Lillian Dean, the lead speaker, coordinates the Master Composter program for SOCWA, the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority. She has over 10 years of experience with teaching and demonstrating composting in Southeast Oakland County, working in cooperation with municipalities and other volunteers.
Topics to be discussed:
. Watershed perspectives; keeping the rain out of the drain
. Organic matter and healthy soils
. Naturescaping, natural mulches, and fertilizer use reduction
. Making compost at home - the easy way
. Finding the compost bin right for you
. Using compost for beautiful lawns and gardens - tips from Master
Composters |
Fri - Jan 23 -- Sat - Jan 24
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2nd Science, Practice, & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems conference - E.Lansing
We hope you'll join us on Friday and Saturday, January 23rd and 24th, 2009 in East Lansing, MI for the second Science, Practice, & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems conference. After attending last year's conference people were caught saying "This was the most amazing gathering in Michigan I have been a part of!" and that it was "One of the best conferences I have ever been to. When's the next time?"
Reserve your space now by registering online.
www.stewardshipnetwork.org
Friday, January 23, 2009
8:15am – 5:30pm
Friday’s program includes keynote speaker Henry Lickers, Director of the Department of Environment for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and presentations by leading scientists on current research findings in the areas of fire, water, and wildlife ecology. Presentations will include panel discussions and question and answer sessions. The Friday session will also include a poster reception with exhibits on a variety of subjects relating to ecological restoration, such as natural areas ecology and stewardship, native habitats, successful partnerships, and policy innovations.
Friday Keynote Speaker – Henry Lickers
Henry Lickers is a Haudenosaunee citizen of the Seneca Nation and a member of the Turtle Clan. For many years Henry has been the Director of the Department of Environment for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. He has shared his expertise in environmental science and traditional wisdom with numerous international, national, and local organizations, including the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Science Advisory Board. He has also mentored many young members of the First Nations, teaching them the ways of modern science, strengthened by the insights and values of his own people. Henry is a captivating speaker who will provide a unique perspective on our ecological restoration efforts.
Friday Evening Program – The Power of Story
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Three great storytellers – author Keith Taylor from the University of Michigan, poet and essayist Alison Swan, and Michigan Radio’s The Environment Report Senior Editor/Correspondent Lester Graham – will join us for this engaging program on storytelling. Inspired environmental action incorporates scientific theory, hands-on practice, and art, especially the art of storytelling. The stories we tell of the lands we want to protect and restore help to build a deep respect for all parts of the environment. These three storytellers will spark a lively discussion about how our stories can help others see value in our work and in the communities we represent.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Saturday morning will begin with a Stewardship Cluster breakfast, enabling you to socialize and network with your colleagues and peers who live, work, and play near you. Saturday’s program will begin with a keynote presentation by Gerould Wilhelm, the principal botanist/ecologist at Conservation Design Forum, a national leader in sustainable land planning and design. The remainder of Saturday’s program is devoted to three series of concurrent hands-on sessions on a variety of topics relating to the science, practice, and art of restoring native ecosystems ending with lunch and an opportunity to network with your previously known and newly found peers and colleagues.
Saturday, Keynote Speaker – Gerould Wilhelm
Dr. Gerould Wilhelm is the principal botanist/ecologist at Conservation Design Forum. He has become a pre-eminent botanist in his field, conducting floristic inventories and field evaluations of ecosystems throughout North America. This experience has culminated in his co-authoring Plants of the Chicago Region, only one of two such works in the world rated as “excellent” by Robert Frodin, author of A Geographic Guide to the Floras of the World. Not only a leader in the promotion of a philosophy of environmental sustainability with design professionals, Jerry donates his time to work with volunteer stewards to teach them monitoring methods and data analysis, ecological restoration activities, and plant identification throughout the Midwest. |
Fri - Jan 23
10:00 AM |
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"Great Gardens of North America" - Meadowbrook Hall
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
"Great Gardens of North America"
Oakland University's Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club will meet Friday, January 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Meadow Brook Hall Ball Room. Guest speaker will be Julia Hofley, presenting an exciting travelogue of favorite public and private gardens from trips across America and British Columbia. Guests are welcome. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. There is a $5 non-member donation. Reservations are not required. For further information, call 248-887-1983, or 248-276-0136, or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org. |
Tue - Jan 27
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Native Plant Propagation Workshop - Wayne
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Native Plant Propagation Workshop
Full Credit
by Suzan Campbell, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, local native plant expert and former Director of the Belle Isle Nature Center
WHEN: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: RESA / Extension Education Center
5454 Venoy Road, Wayne, MI 48184
Includes presentation and written materials on seed treatment, preparation and practical methods of native plant propagation, including demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Registration fee $10.00 payable by CHECK ONLY made out to: MSU Extension
For more information, please contact Kristine Hahn at 734/727-7234 or
mailto:hahnk@msu.edu
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Deadline date to receive registration & check: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Will include hands-on activities - dress comfortably & be prepared to get dirty! |
Wed - Feb 04
7:30 PM |
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Amphibian Metamorphosis - Royal Oak
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Nature Society February Events
FEBRUARY SPEAKER PROGRAM
"Amphibian Metamorphosis" is being held on February 4th, 2009 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm at the Royal Oak Middle School (709 N. Washington between 11 Mile Rd & Catalpa).
Join Rebecca Johnson, Curator of Amphibians with the Detroit Zoological Society, for a presentation discussing the basics of amphibian metamorphosis, why and how it occurs and some of the less typical modes of transformation amphibians have developed through evolution. Every year we see this occurring in Dragonfly Pond with the American Toad. Join us and get a better understanding of this fantastic change from aquatic life to land animals that breathe air.
All Nature Walks and Speaker Programs are free and open to everyone.
Pre-registration is not required.
For more information on the Royal Oak Nature Society & their programs,
please call 248-246-3380, e-mail us at naturesociety@ci.royal-oak-mi.us or check out our website at
www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us. You can write to us
at 1600 N. Campbell, Royal Oak, MI 48067. |
Fri - Feb 06
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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2009 PLANTS OF DISTINCTION - Farmington Hills
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
2009 PLANTS OF DISTINCTION
Full Credit
Friday, February 6, 2009
The abundance of new and under utilized plants, coupled with new gardening trends, can be overwhelming. The annual MSU Extension "Plants of Distinction" program is designed to assist plant enthusiasts and professionals in demystifying this maze of plants and their uses. The seminar's portfolio of well-respected experts will enrich your knowledge while improving landscape success and customer satisfaction.
Date: February 6, 2009
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Glen Oaks Golf Course
30500 13 Mile Road (just east of Orchard Lake Road), Farmington Hills, MI
Cost:
$75.00 per person
Brochure and Registration Form: www.stuckongardening.com
Questions?
Contact Mary Wilson or Lee Ann Brick
MSU Extension Southeast Region
248.347.0269 x 3
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Wonders of the Winter Landscape
Vincent A. Simeone - Horticulturist, Author, Lecturer - Oyster Bay, New York Even though your plants lay in gentle slumber beneath snow-covered boughs, winter is one of the most beautiful times to appreciate the garden. Blustery weather packs snow on plants with an interesting habit and makes twigs of shrubs glisten with icy crystals. Add in colorful berries or fruit and the garden becomes a hidden treasure. Join horticulturist and author Vincent Simeone in searching out the most stunning winter specimens.
Gardens of Distinction
Dr. Robert Schutzki - Professor of Horticulture - Michigan State University Good design is the very heart of why we do what we do. However, too often plant lovers get caught up with flashy, new introductions at the expense of the over-all garden or landscape design. Dr. Robert Schutzki, Michigan State University Landscape Professor will share methods for utilizing plants to their best possible advantage whether in a captivating combination, backdrop or as an individual feature.
Great Landscape Evergreens
Vincent A. Simeone - Horticulturist, Author, Lecturer - Oyster Bay, New York. Today, more than ever, homeowners desire privacy in their garden. With increased pest problems of some of our favorite conifers such as Canadian hemlock, seeking appropriate alternatives is necessary. Many species of conifers and broadleaf evergreens can thrive in varying environmental conditions, offering beauty, function and privacy in the landscape. Brilliantly illustrated with a cavalcade of colorful images, Simeone will reveal tips for selection and design that can be found in his book, Great Landscape Evergreens recently published by Ball Publishing Co.
What Goes Up?
Ann Hancock, Michigan State University Department of Horticulture
Vines are an integral part of a well-balanced garden design. Not only are they colorful and versatile, vines can be utilized as accents, backdrops, and even ground covers. During this presentation with Michigan State University Horticulturist Ann Hancock, you will learn how to use annual and perennial vines to get more impact out of your landscape design. |
Sun - Feb 08
2:00 PM |
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FEBRUARY NATURE WALK - Royal Oak
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Nature Society February Events
FEBRUARY NATURE WALK
"Winter Nature Walk" is being held on February 8th, 2009(Sunday) 2:00 pm at Cummingston Park (park & meet at Leafdale & Torquay)
The winter forest is the easiest time to see signs of wildlife (tracks, bird and squirrel nest etc.). Bring binoculars for the birds and keep an eye out for mammals.
All Nature Walks and Speaker Programs are free and open to everyone.
Pre-registration is not required.
For more information on the Royal Oak Nature Society & their programs,
please call 248-246-3380, e-mail us at naturesociety@ci.royal-oak-mi.us or check out our website at
www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us. You can write to us
at 1600 N. Campbell, Royal Oak, MI 48067. |
Mon - Feb 09
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Royal Oak Garden Club event
2/9/09, time TBD
Off site event at Telly's Greenhouse, www.tellys.com.
Where: Telly's Greenhouse, 3301 John R. Road, Troy, MI 48083 (north of Big Beaver Rd.)
Cost: free
Contact: Penny Vansen, 313-861-6579 |
Tue - Feb 10
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education: Janet Schenk: Pruning
Soup: Chicken anything and Broccoli cheese |
Sat - Feb 21 -- Mon - Apr 20
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Conservation Stewards Program - Oakland County
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Conservation Stewards Program
Full Credit
Although natural areas in southeast Michigan may be shrinking, there’s a growing interest in conservation and protection of the region’s unique “outdoor treasures.” People interested in the outdoors, natural resources, natural history, and the region’s environmental issues and challenges are invited to attend the Michigan Conservation Stewards education program from February 21 through April 20, 2009. This is the perfect cure for those suffering from cabin fever!
This nine-week short course is a program of Michigan State University Extension (MSUE), and will be held in Oakland County. The training will offer participants an introduction to topics such as forest, wetland and grassland ecosystems, making choices in natural resources management, the ecological foundations behind management practices, and southeast Michigan’s conservation heritage. Enrollees will have a hands-on overview of Michigan’s natural features, including plants, trees, wildlife, and aquatic life in our lakes, streams, ponds, and wetlands, forests, grasslands, and prairies. Invasive species education is also a part of the curriculum.
Instructors will be MSU faculty members, Michigan Natural Features Inventory staff members, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources biologists. Local and regional experts from our parks systems and planning departments will also be featured.
The Oakland County program will begin February 21 with a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. session at the Tollgate Education Center in Novi. It will continue with Monday evening sessions that run from 6 to 9 p.m., February 23 to April 20 at the Oakland County Service Center in Pontiac. Additional daytime sessions will feature hands-on field learning on Saturday, March. 21 and Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At these field sessions, participants will explore local forests, grasslands, streams and wetlands.
Modeled on MSU Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program, the training provides participants 40 hours of education about natural resources. Those who complete the coursework are then asked to donate 40 hours of volunteer conservation service to receive their Conservation Steward certification. The $250 registration fee is due February 6, 2009. It includes all materials, refreshments and lunch during Saturday sessions.
To register or receive more information, call the Oakland County MSU Extension office at 248-858-0887.
The application link is www.msue.msu.edu
The link for the brochure is www.msue.msu.edu |
Tue - Mar 03
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education: Don LaFond: Rock Gardens
Soup: Potato and Mushroom Barley |
Mon - Mar 09
7:00 PM |
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Flower Arranging - Royal Oak Garden Club
3/9/09, 7 PM
Florist Robbin Yelverton of Blumz in Ferndale will speak about flower arranging. Blumz was voted Metro Detroit's Best Florist in the Metro Times "Best of 2007" contest. www.flowersbyblumz.com
Where: TBD, but likely Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Cost: free
Contact: Penny Vansen, 313-861-6579 |
Sun - Mar 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Apr/May issue
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Mon - Mar 16
7:00 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Sat - Mar 21
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Exceptional Plants for your Garden - St. Clair County
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Exceptional Plants for your Garden
Full Credit
Dear Michigan Master Gardeners,
Please join us for a special event on March 21, 2009! The St. Clair County Master Gardener Association is presenting a day-long workshop, Exceptional Plants for your Garden.
Our featured speaker is the world renowned plantsman and plant hunter, Dan Hinkley. Dan is the author of the best selling book, "The Explorer's Garden" and former owner of the famous Heronswood Nursery in Washington. Speaker Belinda Gallagher, from Ontario, Canada, will share the unanswered question can "Learning and Using Proper Nomenclature in Gardening," be fun? Rita Randolph, from Randolph's Greenhouse in Tennessee, will speak on "Containers for the Collector".
In addition to these wonderful speakers, the SCC Master Gardeners are
planning a full day for you, beginning with a continental breakfast and including lunch, and snack breaks. And just like last year, you will have the opportunity to shop at the booths of the vendors we have selected to bring you the best garden products and plants from across Michigan.
Please share the information enclosed with your gardening friends and fellow association members.
The registration form and a flyer may be downloaded from the St. Clair
County MGA website at msue.stclaircounty.org
If you have any questions regarding the workshop, please contact me at (810)367-6667
or mailto:barbhaman@comcast.net
Hope to see you at this great event!
Sincerely,
Barb Haman
Jan Shue
Event Co-coordinators |
Sun - Mar 22 -- Thu - Mar 26
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2009 International MG Conference - Las Vegas
Listed below is information about the 2009 International MG Conference and the Search for Excellence (Oct.1, 2008 deadline).
March 22-26, 2009
... for the fabulous International Master Gardener Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. We're almost there! Registration will begin on or about: August 20, 2008. Registration fees are: $260 early bird; $310 regular registration. Hotel rates are $129 for Monarch standard suite (double-double, queen or king) Keynote Speakers: Jeff Lowenfels, author "Teaming with Microbes" and founder "Plant a Row for the Hungry" Dr. Marvin Miller, Ball Horticulture Co. and "America in Bloom"
The following Speakers have been invited:
* Food without Land - Erik Knutzen
* Hydroponic Herb and Vegetable Production - Tim Connelly
* Those Crazy Latin Names - Who Needs 'em? -Angela O'Callaghan
* How to Drink Water from a Fire Hose - Don Davis
* Art from Found Objects - Janet Rademacher
* Container Succulents for All Climates - Mo Gilmore
* It's Easy to be Green - Steve Rypka
* LEED certified Landscape Ideas- Jeff Roberts
* Protecting America from Imported Plant Pests / First Detector - Richard Hoenish
* Community Gardens - Bill Maynard and Bobby Wilson
* The Art of Nature - Sharon Schaefer
* Adaptive Gardening - Marge Hiller
* Turning Scarcity into Abundance /Water Harvesting - Brad Lancaster
* From Plot to Plate -Roger Doiron
* CSI LV - the Evolution of Water Efficient Design - Jack Zunino
* Have a Lawn? You CAN have a Meadow - John Greenlee
* Raise 'em Right --Training Young Trees Really Does Matter - Dennis
Swartzell
* Victory Gardens -- the Past in the Present - Rose Hayden Smith
* Healing from the Garden - Nicole Carter
* Be a Good Scout -- Earth-friendly Pest Management - ML Robinson
* The Making of the Mountain - Horticulture at Wynn Resort - Jim Gibbons
* Slow Foods Convivium - Bob Morris and Giovanni Mauro
* Native Bees to the Rescue?-Michelle Elekonich
* Tree Canopy Research -- The Last Frontier of Biological Research - Sydney Everhart
Please contact Ann Edmunds, IMGC Coordinator, 702-257-5587 or
mailto:edmundsa@unce.unr.edu to be added to our email notification list.
For regularly updated information on the 2009 International Master Gardener Conference visit: www.unce.unr.edu |
Tue - Apr 07
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education: Bob McGowan of Bittersweet Farm: Plant-A-Row Food Banks
Soup: Clam Chowder and Cabbage |
Mon - Apr 13
1:00 PM |
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"Storm Water Conservation and Rain Barrels" - Royal Oak Garden Club
4/13/09, 1 PM
"Storm Water Conservation and Rain Barrels"
Presented by SOCCRA.
Where: SOCCRA, 995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084 (between 14 & 15 Mile Roads, across from Meijer)
Cost: free
Contact: Penny Vansen, 313-861-6579 |
Sun - Apr 19
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2009's Huron Valley Earth Day Festival
Carls Family YMCA is home to 2009's Huron Valley Earth Day Festival on April 19th. The Festival is free and family oriented, making the YMCA a great festivities partner. |
Sun - May 10
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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"Royal Oak in Bloom"
5/10/09, 7 AM - 2 PM
"Royal Oak in Bloom"
The Royal Oak Garden Club will have a booth at the 15th Annual Royal Oak in Bloom.
Where: Williams St. parking lot, located at 11 Mile Road and Williams Street, in front of Royal Oak City Hall and the Royal Oak Public Library |
Tue - May 12
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education:
Soup: Cream of Vegetable and Minestrone |
Fri - May 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Jun/Jul issue
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Sat - May 16
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Spring Plant Exchange - Royal Oak
5/16/09, 9 AM - 11 AM
Spring Plant Exchange
Here is a great way to add to your collection of perennials. It will be held inside at the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center, so come rain or shine!
Open to the public. Tables will be provided. No trees or woody shrubs. No selling allowed. You can trade or give away plants. Bring your extra plants LABELED and in pots or plastic baggies. It helps move things along if you make a list of the plants you have, and a list of some of the plants you would like to get (some people wear their list around their neck for better visibility).
This is one of the best times of the year to divide perennials. Dig them now while they’re small enough to handle. They’ll adjust to their new location faster with growth just starting.
Sponsored by the Royal Oak Garden Club and Royal Oak Recreation.
Where: Mahany/Meininger Senior/Community Center, 3500 Marais Rd., Room 3, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Contact: Penny Vansen, 313-861-6579 |
Mon - May 18
7:00 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Tue - Jun 02
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education:
Food: Hot and Cold Pasta |
Tue - Jul 07
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education: Bob Green, Dry Bean Industry in Michigan
Food: Salad Bar |
Wed - Jul 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Aug/Sep issue
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Tue - Aug 04
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education:
Food: Salad Bar |
Mon - Aug 17
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Tue - Sep 01
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Nominations for President, Treasurer and Team Administrator
Education: Michele Arquette-Palermo of the Clinton River Watershed Council will present her program on ‘Rain Gardens/Rain Barrels’
Food: Salad Bar |
Tue - Sep 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Oct/Nov issue
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Tue - Oct 06
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education:
Soup: Harvest Vegetable and Split Pea |
Mon - Oct 19
7:00 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Tue - Nov 03
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education:
Soup: Squash and Chili |
Sun - Nov 15
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Deadline for Roots & Shoots - Dec/Jan issue
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Mon - Nov 16
7:00 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Board Meeting
Board Meeting
7:00pm Extension Office |
Tue - Dec 08
6:30 PM |
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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Meeting
General meeting 6:30
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Located just south of Square Lake Road on Adams.
Education: Holiday Potluck
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