Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Eastern Region Conference- 2023 Celebrating and Sustaining our Tennessee Natural Resources

Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Eastern Region Conference- 2023

Celebrating and Sustaining our Tennessee Natural Resources
Chattanooga, Tennessee 

Date:September 8-9, 2023
Hosted by Master Gardeners of Hamilton County

Location:
All Friday Activities- Tennessee Aquarium – 31 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN, 37402

All Saturday Activities- Chattanooga State Comm. College – 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga TN, 37406

Please be reminded that conference activities will require a lot of walking, standing, and interaction.  Be prepared by dressing comfortably, wearing appropriate shoes, and being prepared to connect with EMGs from around the region!

Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2023

Registration Details:
Registration includes Friday hors d’oeuvres, Friday TN Aquarium entrance fee, Saturday morning and afternoon snacks, Saturday lunch, sessions, and materials. 

All attendees will be able to participate in all sessions, breakouts, and tours, so no session selection information is needed!  

Fees:
Early Registration: By August 31st, 2023: $35 for Friday or Saturday single day, $70 for Friday and Saturday    

Late registration: After August 31st, 2023: $40 for Friday or Saturday single day, $75 for Friday and Saturday    

Conference schedule:
Friday, September 8th
3:00- 6:00 pm   Self-guided tour of Hamilton County EMG projects
6:00-6:30 pm    Registration at Tennessee Aquarium
6:30-6:45 pm    Welcome
6:45-8:45 pm    Hors d’oeuvres and tour of Tennessee Freshwater Aquarium

Saturday, September 9th
8:30-9:00 am    Registration and light breakfast
9:00-9:30 am    Opening and Welcome
9:30-10:20 am  Opening Keynote- Mike Ross- Sustainable Landscapes in Real Life
10:20-10:35 am Morning break 
10:35-11:30 am
Breakout #1    Riparian Ecosystem walk- Mike Ross (greenway)    Landscaping for wildlife and pollinators- Justin Stefanski (lecture)    Diagnostics in lawns and beyond- Dr. Becky Bowling (workshop)
11:35-12:55     Lunch and Turfgrass for Skeptics with Dr. Becky Bowling
1:00-1:50 pm
Breakout #2    TN SmartYards- Dr. Andrea Ludwig and friends (workshop)    Backyard birds- TN River Gorge Trust (lecture)    Plant Health Care for trees and shrubs- Lee Rumble (workshop)
2:00-2:50 pm
Breakout #3    TN SmartCommunities- Dr. Andrea Ludwig and friends (workshop)    Magical Monarchs- Kym Martin (workshop)    Diagnostics in fruits and vegetables – Dr. Natalie Bumgarner and friends (workshop)
3:00-3:30 pm    Closing and departure


For Questions or Information:
Please contact (865) 974-7324 for workshop and registration information

* Refund policy- If you have already registered and find you are unable to attend, you may request a 50% refund during the early registration period. Refunds will not be given after the late registration date.

To begin registration, click the ‘Add to Cart’ button at the bottom of this page. You will then be taken to a new page that will require your name, address, dietary restrictions and session selections. All blanks are required to be filled in before proceeding. After completing this page, click ‘Continue’. You will be asked to review your information and then input credit card information to checkout.