17th Annual
Master Gardener Association Genesee County Michigan
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The committee is still working on planning Fall into Spring Conference.
Saturday, October 10, 2020
8:00 A.M. - 3:05 P.M.
Mott Community College Event Center
1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503
Fall into Spring Speakers
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Elly Maxwell – Identifying Insects in the BackyardWe are pleased to have entomologist, Elly Maxwell, as one of our guest speakers this year. She is guaranteed to put a smile on our faces as she shares her expertise and delights us with the world of insects in our garden. She has captivated audiences young and old at Dow Gardens where she has worked since 2006. Her presentation will focus on common pollinators found in the backyard and what gardeners can do to support them.
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Gretchen Giles – Gardening With NatureGretchen Giles is a garden obsessive with a certificate from Michigan State in Landscape and Nursery Management, a member of the Association of Professional Gardeners and the owner of J.J Cardinal’s Wild Bird and Nature Store in Grand Blanc Gretchen will share her enthusiasm, knowledge and experiences to explain her ten basic rules for gardening with nature. She is passionate about the art of developing a cooperative relationship with nature in the garden.. You will find out the secrets for creating an active, beautiful garden that is also welcoming to the "beasties" in your yard.
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Ben Cohen – Seeds: Sorting and Planting in Michigan GardenBen Cohen has been revisiting and mastering the long lost art of saving seeds for years. He has authored two books on the topic including Saving our Seeds: the Practice and Philosophy and From our Seeds and their Keepers: a Collection of Stories. After listening to Ben Cohen share his stories, you may want to become a seed keeper if you are not already one.
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VendorsWe are currently seeking vendors for the event.
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RegistrationDownload a registration form and mail it in or register on-line. |
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.
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.