Name of Event: Spring Into Gardening Conference
Sponsoring Organization: Master Gardener Association of Isabella County
Date: April 1, 2107
Start Time: 9 am
End Time: 4 pm
Location : Comfort Inn, 2424 South Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Description of the Event:
A day-long Master Garden Conference held in Mount Pleasant, Michigan at the Comfort Inn and Suites. Sponsored by the Master Gardener Association of Isabella County and
Isabella County MSU Extension.
Attn: Belinda Laughlin
Garden Conference
200 North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant MI 48858
Phone: 989-400-1391
E-mail: b.laughlin@cmich.edu
For on-line brochure visit www.isabellacounty.org
We have been busy finding speakers to provide a great conference with a wide variety
of topics for all to enjoy! This conference is for the beginner to advanced gardeners who love to learn about gardening. Please invite a friend to come along for a fun filled day!
Note: A block of rooms at a discounted rate has been reserved at the Comfort Inn & Suites. Be sure to mention the Master Gardening Association of Isabella County if you make reservations.
8:30 - 9:00 am - Registration
9:00 - 9:30 am - Welcome
9:30 -10:30 am - Mike LeValley & Stan Lilly—Michigan Butterflies and their host plants
10:30—10:45 am—Door Prizes
10:45 –11:45 am— Peter Carrington—Edible & Toxic Plants of Michigan
11:45—1:00 pm — Lunch / Visit vendors
1:00—2:00 pm— Dr. David Roberts—10 Things to Know About Your Trees
2:00 - 2:15 pm - Door Prizes
2:15 - 3:15 pm - Jack Barnwell - Mackinac Gardens
3:15 - 3:45 pm - Door Prize / Raffle Drawing
Master Gardeners that attend all day will receive five (5) education hours
Early Registration Deadline
March 17, 2017
Registration: $65.00
Late Registration: $75.00
(after March 18, 2017)
$65.00 cost includes:
Four Speakers
Lunch
Vendors
Raffle Drawing
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.00.
All proceeds will be used for local Master Gardener Programs.
Helping People & Communities Grow!
Education Credit Hours: 5
