2006 “Master Gardeners—Nature’s Helping Hands”

State Master Gardener Continued Training Conference

Southeast Expo Center, 4500 W. Hwy 270—McAlester, OK

Conference Agenda

Thursday — May 18, 2006

 

6:00 – 8:00 Pm                Pre-conference Social at Chadick Park                                                                      The theme for the evening is “Taste of Italy,” and a sampling of

                                       Italian food will be provided by local vendors. The

                                       Balcony Brass Band will provide the entertainment for

                                       the evening with the opportunity to tour the park’s

                                       wonderful plants and dogwood collection.

 

Friday — May 19, 2006

 

8:00-9:30 am                  Registration

9:30-10:30 am                Welcome, Keynote Speaker—Steve Aitken, Associate Editor,

                                      Fine Gardening Magazine presenting “Container Gardening

                                      Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers.”

10:30- 10:45 am             Brief Break 

10:45 – 11:40                  Morning Break-out Sessions      

11:45 – 12:40                  Morning Break-out Sessions

12:30-1:30 Pm                 Lunch

1:45 – 2:40 PM               Afternoon Break-out Sessions    

2:45 – 3:40 PM               Afternoon Break-out Sessions

3:40 – 3:55 Pm                Brief Break 

3:55-5:00 Pm                   Group Presentations

5:00 Pm                          Adjourn

 

For more information

Contact: David Hillock

Phone: 405-744-5158