July 19-21 at the UMN Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, MN
Every two years, the Upper Midwest Regional Master Gardener Conference is hosted by WI, IL, IA, or MN. In 2012, it’s our turn here in Minnesota, and we are excited and proud to be hosting the conference at the world-renowned Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
The conference will also feature a vendor fair, a silent auction, book signings, Minnesota Wine Opening Reception, and a Minnesota Buffet Banquet featuring speaker Dr. Ed Schneider, Arboretum director.
The silent auction will be held during the conference with proceeds benefiting the Extension Junior Master Gardener program in Minnesota. Bid on plants, books and other great items for gardeners from our U of M professors as well as items contributed by the local and state Master Gardener programs, vendors and garden societies. Come by the Tea Room to find something you would like. Bidding will open Wednesday evening during early registration and end at 1pm on Friday.
The class sessions are diverse and exciting and focused around research in the Midwest! Educators from the University of Minnesota and elsewhere will lead sessions ranging from growing vegetables to garden writing to monitoring monarchs. Some are classroom-based, some hands-on, some a little of both. We hope you’ll join us!
Conference Details
Things to Do While You’re Here
Minnesota in July is what gets us through Minnesota in January! There’s plenty to do, inside and out during the summer months. Here’s a list of places to go while you’re here or if you’d like to extend your stay.
MN Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum features more than 1,000 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes, and natural areas-from woodlands and wetlands to prairie-with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants. Tour the Arboretum on 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails. Walk the close gardens and bike, walk or drive Three-Mile Drive to see more gardens and collections. Visit their website to learn more about our exciting conference host!
