2013 Sonoran Desert Master Gardener Conference

YOU'RE INVITED TO ATTEND

The 2013 Sonoran Desert Master Gardener Conference

Monday, March 11, 2013 from 8:15am-3:30pm
in the Student Union Memorial Center South Ballroom
The University of Arizona, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

Presented by:

The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 
We are pleased to announce the first annual conference designed specifically for the continuing education of Master Gardeners and focused on the Sonoran Desert. This conference is open exclusively to Arizona Master Gardeners.

WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED?
Light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, conference packet and welcome bag, as well as a full day of wonderful, educational lectures and roundtables. 

HOW MUCH DOES THE CONFERENCE COST?
Only $35 if register by January 31 / $50 - Late registration February 1 thru February 22.
Pre-registration is required and must be received no later than February 22. 
Attendees will receive a confirmation email with logistics 2-weeks prior to event.
No refunds after 2/22.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Explore a wide range of topics that will help you sharpen your skills as a Master Gardener. Join us for a day that will broaden your knowledge of urban and suburban horticulture. Equip yourself for volunteer roles in school and community gardens, diagnostic clinics, municipal gardens, local botanical gardens, arboretums, garden and landscape shows as well as in your own landscape and garden.

Multiple Sessions in 4 Tracks:
Track 1: Integrated Pest Management
Track 2: Design        

Track 3: Edibles
Track 4: Sustainability in the Arid Landscape

Roundtable Discussions throughout the day on topics such as:
Diagnostics, Propagation, Gardening Techniques and Ornamentals in the Desert

Schedule:
8:15am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am - Welcome and Keynote Address
10:15am - Breakout Session 1
11:15am - Breakout Session 2
12:15pm - Lunch Break/Visit Vendors/Door Prizes
1:45pm - Breakout Session 3
2:45pm - Closing Panel: Food Security
3:30pm - Conference Adjourns

NOTE: ALL SPEAKERS, TOPICS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Free close parking will be available for all attendees. In addition, the conference is being held on the first day of the University's Spring Break to minimize any potential traffic and congestion around the campus.

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LODGING:

A special Master Gardener Conference Rate of $129 per night is available at the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 East Second Street, (520) 792-4100. Please reserve early to secure this rate.

For other lodging options, visit: http://wc.arizona.edu/LodgingNearUA/ 
Attendees coming from out-of-town are encouraged to arrive early for the renowned Tucson Festival of Books (www.tucsonfestivalofbooks.org) on the University of Arizona campus
on Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th, one of the top book festivals in the nation.

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TO REGISTER

Complete the Registration Form and return with a check payable to PCCE to:

Amelia Klawon
Pima County Cooperative Extension
4210 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson AZ 85719

Click here to download the Registration Form

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Website:    extension.arizona.edu/events/sonoran-desert-master-gardener-conference
Phone:       520-626-5161 (Ask for Amelia)
Email:        Amelia Klawon  aeh@email.arizona.edu                  Laura Mellow    lmellow@email.arizona.edu
Grow your knowledge. Master your garden.

Cost: Only $35 if you register by January 31.

Pre-registration is required.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or access information, by calling Catherine Mazzola at 520-626-4471. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.