Save-the-Date: 2017 UC Master Gardener Conference in Long Beach, Calif.  
August 22-25, 2017

The triennial 2017 UC Master Gardener Conference is taking place Aug. 22-25, 2017 in Long Beach, Calif. The UC Master Gardener Conference is one of the largest gathering of certified Master Gardener volunteers in the world. The last conference in 2014 saw more than 700 attendees who represented 45 counties across California.

The quality and value of the conference is unparalleled in the industry; bringing together leaders in home horticulture and sharing the latest UC research from the field.

• 99% of conference attendees surveyed said they would recommend the conference to a friend or colleague
• 94% of attendees reported being satisfied with the conference topics and training
• 92% reported speakers met or exceeded expectations  

Location, Location, location!

The 2017 UC Master Gardener Conference will be hosted in the heart of Southern Calif. in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach lands almost exactly on the border of both Orange and Los Angeles Counties, this unique location offers conference attendees the perfect blend of urban sophistication and beach resort.

Things to do:

• Aquarium of the Pacific
• Rainbow Lagoon Park Shoreline Village
• Queen Mary (5 min.)
• Catalina Island 
• Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens  (1 hr. drive)
• Disneyland (30 min.)
• J. Paul Getty Museum (1 hr. drive)

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

The Hyatt Regency Long Beach is the official 2017 conference hotel and is conveniently located adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center. Nestled on the waterfront, the conference hotel is within walking distance to the aquarium, shopping, beaches, and hundreds of restaurants.

The Hyatt Regency offers 528 recently renovated guest rooms with spectacular ocean views and access to deluxe amenities, including: spa, fitness room, business center and an outdoor pool. Each room includes down comforters, remodeled bathrooms and are all PURE hypoallergenic compliant which provides a better night's sleep for all guests.

A reduced rate has been negotiated for all conference attendees, the reduced conference hotel rate is not yet available for booking. Room rate details and the process for booking will be announced in future conference communications. All hotel information will also be added to the conference website, check back often for details.

Join us and be inspired

The triennial conference is an important statewide event designed to train volunteers with the most current and up-to-date research-based horticulture information. Training from the statewide conference is used as a jumping board for local-county based programs to be inspired by speakers, content and each other.  Attendees are encouraged to share the information in their own county-based programs.

 Conference Activities:

• Book Signings
• MarketPlace
• Photo Contest
• Poster Session
• Search for Excellence
• Silent Auction
• Tours
• Vendor Mall

The 2017 UC Master Gardener Conference is a fantastic opportunity to network and visit with fellow UC Master Gardener volunteers from all over California.  Save-the-date and see you Aug. 22-25, 2017 in Long Beach!

Visit the conference website for more details, ucanr.edu/2017mgconference.