This conference will provide participants a wealth of knowledge about the use of gardening as a strategy in linking communities, building relationships, integrating school curricula, working with children and developing leadership.
"Growing Awareness" to understand the role gardening can play with individuals, schools and communities.
Provide a catalyst for the networking of community and school gardens.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Professionals and Volunteers from: Community Gardens School Gardens Youth Gardens K-12 Educators Public & Botanic Gardens Cooperative Extensions Horticultural Therapists Community and Youth Leaders Child Development Specialists Anyone interested in learning more about Community and School /Youth Gardens	Friday, February 20 Educational tour and welcome reception at: The Desert Botanical Garden
	Saturday, February 21 20 Workshops in 5 Concurrent Sessions at International Award-Winning Lowell Elementary School A Sample of Topics Include: Get the Word Out!...Media Relations and How to Make a Newsworthy Story Vegetables Southwestern Style- Benefits of growing in the Southwest Westward "Hoe" Techniques to Layout, Plant and Maintain a Garden "Growing Entrepreneurs" - Marketing the Garden How to Make Gardening Fit Any Mathematics or Science Curriculum "Art In The Garden" "How to Get Green for the "Greens" "Down & Dirty" Learn the Fine Art of Composting Creating Habitats - Including Nature and Animal Life in the Garden For a complete session description, click here. Session Description.
	Sunday, February 22 Tours of Local School , Community and Market Gardens

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Mark your calendars NOW to attend the Southwestern Low Desert Gardening and Landscaping Conference, August 7 and 8, 1998

For more information Contact Cheryl Czaplicki, or call (602) 942-3289.

Accommodations:
The San Carlos Hotel, built in 1928, is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Phoenix near Lowell Elementary School. This historic hotel is only 6 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. Newly renovated, the San Carlos blends nostalgic elegance with gracious southwestern hospitality.

Plan to come early or stay late and enjoy a "Horticulture Adventure" in Arizona!

We invite you to visit our great state while you are here. To help you plan your stay contact The Arizona Department of Tourism. There you can find many visitors' guides to help you plan and enjoy your journeys around the state. Reference materials such as The Arizona Traveler, is a comprehensive state wide travel guide that includes state maps, state wide calendar of events and accommodations listings.

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Last Updated February 10, 1998
Author: Cathy Rymer, Administrative Secretary, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
Reviewed by: Lucy K. Bradley, Extension Agent Urban Horticulture, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
© 1997 The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, in Maricopa County

Comments to Cathy Rymer, crymer@ag.arizona.edu 4341 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 470-8086 ext. 308

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