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      Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Home Horticulture:
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      2nd Annual
      Southwestern Region
      Community and School/Youth
      Gardening Conference

      "Growing Awareness"


      February 26, 27, 28, 1999
      Phoenix, Arizona

      Co-sponsored by:

      American Community Gardening Association
      Arizona Community Action Association
      Arizona Department of Education
      Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
      Chefs Collaborative 2000
      The Desert Botanical Garden
      Gardens for Humanity
      Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteers
      Mendoza Elementary School
      National Gardening Association
      SW Center for Education & the Natural Environment (SCENE)
      The Farm Institute at South Mountain
      University of Arizona Cooperative Extension


      "When you have a garden, you have a future, And when you have a future, you are alive."
      Frances Hodgson Burnett


      This dynamic conference will offer educational sessions and "hands-on" interactive workshops. The only conference of this kind in the Southwest, you will be sure to have an opportunity to discuss issues, network and learn about the latest projects and techniques in community and school/youth gardening.

      There's no place like Phoenix in the winter to soak up the sun and experience the hospitality southwestern style!


      Conference Goals:
      A beginner or experienced educator/professional involved in a gardening project will find "all they need to know to grow" at this conference. You'll learn from leading national and regional experts on the basics of "how to" and the latest techniques, curriculums and resources. This conference was designed to:
        Provide the beginner or experienced educator/professional with information on how to start, maintain and grow a community or school garden
        "Grow Awareness" of the resources, information and strategies available to nurture and sustain school or community gardens.
        Provide a catalyst for the exchange of ideas and information through networking with other community and school gardens.

      WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

      Professionals and Volunteers from:

      Community Gardens

      School Gardens

      Youth Gardens

      K-12 Educators

      Master Gardeners

      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

      		CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW!
        Hands-on Workshop Institute

        "Seeds for Change" - An Evening in the Garden

      Friday, February 26


      9:00 - 3:00 a.m. THE FARM INSTITUTE AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN       "Hands-on" workshops for additional fee
      Institute I Get Growing!
      Institute II Being an Advocate is Easier than You Think sponsored by the Arizona Community Action Association
      Institute III Art in the Garden


      4:00 - 7:00 p.m. DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
      Early Registration, Educational Tour, Welcome Reception, Garden Project Slide Show:

      Saturday - February 27 - MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

      7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibitors
      8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Keynote Address

        " Creative Kids' Gardens from Coast to Coast, JIM FLINT, National Gardening Association
      8:30 a.m.- Noon - Workshops at the Award-Winning Mendoza Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona

      12:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Tours of Local School and Community Gardens

      6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Seeds for Change - An Evening in the Garden
      Sunday, February 28 - MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

      8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibitors
      8:30 - 9:45 a.m."Art In The Garden" featuring artists with ideas and projects for use in the garden

      9:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. - Workshops at Mendoza Elementary School

      1:05 p.m. - Close of Conference

        Complete session descriptions are available.

        The Registration Form is now available in PDF format! The PDF files will require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the document. You can download a free copy of Acrobat Reader. For a Conference Registration Form jump to 1999 Community & School/Youth Gardening Conference Registration Form

        Search for Excellence: Awards - Nominations

        Be sure to check out these valuable community and school/youth Gardening Resources!

        For more information Contact Leslie Honaker or call (602) 759-6741.

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        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.

        The Arizona Department of Tourism
        2702 N 3rd Street, 4th Floor - Suite 4015
        Phoenix, AZ 85004
        (602) 230-7733, (602) 240-5475
        Web address http://www.arizonaguide.com


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        To Home Horticulture in Maricopa County, AZ To Horticulture Happenings
        "Growing Awareness" School and Community Gardening Conference 1999
        visitors since July 27, 1998
        Last Updated December 11, 1998
        Author: Cathy Rymer, Instructional Specialist, 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. 311


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