WSU Master Gardener Advanced-Education Conference
Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:00 AM -
Saturday, September 25, 2010 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Red Lion Hotel at the Quay
(360) 694-8341
100 Columbia St
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States
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Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State and
Washington State University Extension present
2010 Master Gardener Advanced-Education Conference
hosted by Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County
Welcome to the 2010 WSU Master Gardener Advanced-Education Conference website. The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County is hosting the conference in beautiful Vancouver, Washington. We have three jam-packed days of fun and learning opportunities awaiting you just a few mouse clicks away. All conference events will be held at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay right on the Columbia River, so park your car, relax and soak it all in.
Get reacquainted with friends from far away and make new Master Gardener friends from all over the Northwest. You will have your choice of over 24 research-based seminars covering topics on Horticulture, Environmental Protection, Creatures -- Friend and Foe, Food Gardening, and Volunteer Skills. We have lined up a stellar group of instructors who are also very excited about this opportunity. In addition to the seminars, we have four general conference speakers who will enrich, entertain and inspire you.
All seminars will qualify for continuing education for your volunteer recertification. Round up your Master Gardener friends and make an outing of it. Come early for a pre-conference tour, stay an extra day to explore Clark County or nearby Portland, Oregon. Fall is a beautiful time of year in Southwest Washington and it will be even more beautiful with YOU in the picture. Register now to get your first choice of tours and seminars! And don't forget to reserve your hotel room now; space is limited.
Mary Shane, President
Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
Tonie Fitzgerald
WSU Master Gardener Program Leader
Wayne Chandler, President
Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County
Photo courtesy of Red Lion Hotel
Conference Costs
- Full Conference: $210
- Includes meals: Thursday night welcome dinner, Friday lunch, Friday night banquet dinner, and Saturday lunch.
- Includes your choice of six seminars on Friday and Saturday.
- Includes welcome night program, Friday keynote, Friday banquet, and Saturday capnote presentations.
- Full Conference without Dinners: $150
- Includes Friday and Saturday lunch.
- Includes your choice of six seminars on Friday and Saturday.
- Includes Friday keynote and Saturday capnote presentations.
- Friday only registration: $80
- Includes Friday lunch.
- Includes your choice of 3 seminars on Friday.
- Includes Friday keynote presentation.
- Saturday only registration: $80
- Includes Saturday lunch.
- Includes your choice of 3 seminars on Saturday.
- Includes Saturday capnote presentation.
- Companion meal package: $75 (only available with full conference registration)
- Includes Thursday night welcome dinner and Friday night banquet dinner.
- Companion registration does not include attendance at any sessions.
Conference Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, September 23, 2010
11:00 a.m.
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Conference Registration Opens
MG Marketplace Opens [Info]
Raffle and Silent Auction Opens
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12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
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Pre-Conference Tours
[See Tour Information tab.]
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2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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MGFWS Annual Meeting
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MGFWS Board Meeting
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5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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No-Host Happy Hour (Music by Celtic Muse)
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6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Dinner and Welcome Program [Info]
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Friday, September 24, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
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Conference Registration
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8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Welcome and Keynote Address [Info] |
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Break |
10:30 a.m. - Noon
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Session 1 (Seminars F1-F4) [Info] |
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
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WSU Program Coordinator Meeting
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Noon - 1:30 p.m.
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Lunch [Info] |
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Session 2 (Seminars F5-F8) [Info] |
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Break |
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Session 3 (Seminars F9-F12) [Info]
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5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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No-Host Happy Hour
(Music by Michael McCabe)
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6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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Banquet Dinner and Program [Info]
(Piano music by Dr. Michael Liu)
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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Conference Registration
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8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Session 4 (Seminars S1-S4) [Info] |
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Break |
10:30 a.m. - Noon
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Session 5 (Seminars S5-S8) [Info]
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Noon - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch [Info]
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1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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Session 6 (Seminars S9-S12) [Info]
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2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Break
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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CapNote Presentation [Info]
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4:00 p.m.
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Grand Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
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Places of Interest... Make it a Vacation!
While you are visiting Southwest Washington, take an extra day and see some other sights. Whether you want to stroll through some fabulous gardens, take in the art scene, shop at the largest book store in the country, or find out why Portland is now thought of as a destination for "foodies." September is a beautiful time of year to do it. Here is just a partial list of the many options awaiting you. [Places of Interest]
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