Local
Happenings & Educational Opportunities:
Here are up-coming educational opportunities including conferences, local happenings, and speaker presentations being given on garden-related subjects. You will find even more educational opportunities on the calendar at M.S.U.E. Master Gardener Volunteer website.
February 1, 2014: The 15th Annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will feature event speaker, Craig Schaaf. The conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and details of the event can be found at www.smallfarmconfence.com. For those that would like to carpool from Gaylord, we will meet at the Hayes Township Hall. If you are interested in carpooling, please contact Kent Strawderman to coordinate.
March 15, 2014: Alpine Master Gardeners Get Growing conference. Craig Schaaf of Golden Rule Farm will present information on how to raise an abundant, good-food harvest tailored for beginning through advanced gardeners. The program will be held from 9am-3pm, at the Livingston Township Hall, located at 3218 N. Old 27, Gaylord, MI. Register by March 5th for only $25! Registration at the door is $35. On-line Brochure. Sponsorship Form.