15th Annual Master Gardener Association
Genesee County Presents
Genesee County Presents
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Fall Into Spring 2018 - We are passionate about plants! You will love our line up of experts who will speak about some of the most popular plants in the garden -- The Plants We Love!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
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Registration is $70.00 by September 21st
• Register early to get the $5.00 discount • Don’t delay! Seating is limited. Includes continental breakfast and lunch |
What About the Other Bees? Conserving wild pollinators in your garden
Rufus Issacs – Dr. Issacs is a professor of entomology at MSU, studying pest and pollinator insects. Recent studies have addressed the response of bees and other beneficial insects to pollinator plantings in farm, the value provided by those plantings to nearby crops, and how best to establish these plantings. He works extensively with MSU Extension, government agencies, and the non-profit sector to advance pollinator habitat adoption on farmland.
Landscaping for the Birds
Rosann Kovalcik – Rosann is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Grosse Pointe, MI. She authors a blog about Michigan birds and writes humorous, engaging articles about birds near and far. She is an avid birder, and has over 20 years of experience leading bird walks, including walks at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House.
Naturally Natives
Jean Persely, with BMO Logistics, is an Advanced Master Gardener, and Master Composter. Jean is a certified Landscape Designer who enjoys sharing her experiences and lessons-learned during educational outreach Garden Lifecycle Management programs.
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George Papadelis – Owner, Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy, author & educator. George will give us a sneak peek at the new annuals and perennials for 2019. He will show you some new “WOW” for your garden
Rufus Issacs – Dr. Issacs is a professor of entomology at MSU, studying pest and pollinator insects. Recent studies have addressed the response of bees and other beneficial insects to pollinator plantings in farm, the value provided by those plantings to nearby crops, and how best to establish these plantings. He works extensively with MSU Extension, government agencies, and the non-profit sector to advance pollinator habitat adoption on farmland.
Landscaping for the Birds
Rosann Kovalcik – Rosann is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Grosse Pointe, MI. She authors a blog about Michigan birds and writes humorous, engaging articles about birds near and far. She is an avid birder, and has over 20 years of experience leading bird walks, including walks at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House.
Naturally Natives
Jean Persely, with BMO Logistics, is an Advanced Master Gardener, and Master Composter. Jean is a certified Landscape Designer who enjoys sharing her experiences and lessons-learned during educational outreach Garden Lifecycle Management programs.
What’s New for 2019? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
George Papadelis – Owner, Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy, author & educator. George will give us a sneak peek at the new annuals and perennials for 2019. He will show you some new “WOW” for your garden
The Lunch Studio will provide a continental breakfast and lunch included in price. The continental breakfast will consist of bagels, muffins and pastries with cream cheese, butter and peanut butter on the side. There will also be a sliced fruit mixture. The lunch will include a choice of minestrone or cheesy potato soup with crushed bacon on the side. There will be a variety of sandwich choices (ham, turkey, veggie and chicken salad). There will be 3 salad choices with Italian, basil vinaigrette and ranch dressings along with croutons on the side. Dessert will be homemade cookies.
More Information
• No refunds will be issued, however substitutions will be made. No confirmation letters will be sent.
• Speakers and topics are subject to change
• Open to both Master Gardener Volunteers and the general public.
• Master Gardener Volunteers will earn 5 hours of education credits for attending this event.
• Note: Some Garden Market vendors take only cash or checks.
• Speakers and topics are subject to change
• Open to both Master Gardener Volunteers and the general public.
• Master Gardener Volunteers will earn 5 hours of education credits for attending this event.
• Note: Some Garden Market vendors take only cash or checks.
For questions, call or e-mail Loretta (810) 344-7383 or Ldellwood@aol.com
Mott Community College
Events Center (North Side of Library)
1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503
Events Center (North Side of Library)
1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Genesee County at (810)244-8531 by September 18, 2017 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Genesee County at (810)244-8531 by September 18, 2017 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.