- Author: Marcy Sousa (Hachman)
It feels like just yesterday the University of California Master Gardeners joined together for the 2011 UC Master Gardener Conference at the Hyatt hotel in beautiful Santa Rosa, Calif. It's hard to believe it is already time to start thinking about the 2014 UC Master Gardener Conference on October 7th -10th, 2014 at the gorgeous Tenaya Lodge, near the south entrance of Yosemite National Park.
You Spoke, We Listened!
After each conference the Statewide Master Gardener Conference Committee strives to make the next event bigger and better for attendees. The committee meets following the conference and reviews previous glitches and setbacks to determine solutions and strategies for future conferences. Sounds a lot like gardening, doesn't it?
This year we surveyed UCCE Master Gardeners from across the state and asked, “What topics do you want to see at the 2014 conference?” The committee has been diligently working on securing speakers, site tours and a seminar agenda that came directly as a result from your feedback.
General Track Topics Include:
- Edible Landscaping
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Horticulture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Growing Leaders, Growing Programs
- Art of the Garden
- Master Food Preservers
We are busy lining up speakers for each of topic, check back often for updates!
Conference Highlights Include:
- Keynote speakers
- Networking
- “Search for Excellence Awards”
- Pre and post conference tours
- Silent auction
- Vendor mall
- UC Master Gardener store
- Located at one of California's foremost destinations
The committee is currently in the process of securing sponsorships designed to help reduce registration fees. In hopes of fee reductions, registration costs have not been finalized – and will be announced at a later date.
We hope you will plan on joining us in October at the 2014 UC Master Gardener Conference. Keep up to date with conference information on our website. We will continue to keep you updated with more details as they become available from the committee.
Happy Gardening!
I have great news - we'll have TWO social media sessions. One will include an overview of Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter (getting started info and social media guidelines will both be handouts). The second presentation will be on video outreach including recommendations for how to shoot footage, edit and post videos to YouTube and other platforms.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Missy
Thanks,
Sue
The entire Tenaya Lodge has been reserved for the 2014 UC Master Gardener Conference. We are currently finalizing details on room rates and booking procedures with the hotel. Conference registration and hotel information will be available on the conference website the beginning of March.
Best,
Melissa
Everything is being finalized now. We'll post the registration cost, hotel information and tour descriptions/information at the beginning of March. We just need a couple more weeks before everything is organized and ready to go!
Missy