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Year Round Public Gardens

Matthaei Botanical Gardens
More than 700 acres of gardens, research facilities, and trails are included at gardens at 1800 N. Dixboro in Ann Arbor and at the Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan campus. The Arb is near campus; the botanical garden is about 4 miles away. Outdoor areas of both are open 8 a.m.-dusk every day, free. The conservatory and gift shop at Matthaei are open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue. & Thu.-Sun. And 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed. $3; $1 for students 5-18 and free for younger children.
Coming up: The arboretum's peony garden, which was established in the 1920s, peaks in June. The collection features more than 700 peony plants and 280 varieties. For more: 734-647-7600, or www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/

Horticultural Demonstration Gardens
The 15-year-old demonstration gardens at Michigan State University have several components, including the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, the DeLapa Perennial Garden, a trial garden that tests new annuals, a hosta collection and a rose garden.
Bogue Street between Service and Wilson roads, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
Open dawn to dusk daily. Free.
Coming up: Garden Day, an annual event with speakers, workshops and a marketplace, will be 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Aug. 8. $75-$85. For more: 517-355-5191 ext. 1328, www.hrt.msu.edu/gardens/

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Outdoors on 132 acres in Grand Rapids are nature trails, a children's garden, amphitheater and sculptures, including a 24-foot-tall bronze horse. Indoors is a 15,000-square-foot conservatory, art galleries and display gardens.
1000 E. Beltline, Grand Rapids.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. & Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue. $12 for adults 14-64, $9 for 65 and older or high school and college students with ID, $6 for youngsters 5-13, $4 for children 3-4, younger children free.
Coming up: An exhibit of 20 outdoor kinetic, or moving, sculptures is on display through July. For more: 888-957-1580, www.meijergardens.org/

Dow Gardens
With 110 acres, Dow Gardens has plenty of room for a children's garden, nature trails, a color garden, pine stand, estate area, picnic areas and exploration garden.
1809 Eastman, Midland.
9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Daily through Labor Day, then 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Through Oct. 31 and 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Through April 14. $5 for adults, $1 for ages 6-17 or students with ID, younger children free.
Coming up: TREE-mendous Forts, which features native plants, including trees, opens June 15 at Whiting Forest, which is part of Dow Gardens. For more: 800-362-4874, www.dowgardens.org/cq/jk

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
Fernwood has 105 acres of cultivated and natural landscape, including a re-created tallgrass prairie, Japanese and boxwood gardens, native plants and a nature center. More than 100 kinds of ferns are on display in its 1,000-square-foot-conservatory.
13988 Range Line, Niles.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Through October. $6 for adults, $5 for people 65 and older, $4 for ages 13-18, $3 for ages 6-12, with younger children free.
Coming up: June and July are good times to see Fernwood's hosta collection, which includes many different varieties, some rare. For more: 269-695-6491, www.fernwoodbotanical.org/


March

MCC Gardening ClubMGIA Annual Trade Show & Convention
Tuesday & Wednesday March 2-3, 2010
Held at the: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI. 48374 - Ph: (248) 348-5600

Over 150,000 Square Feet of Exhibit Space Under One Roof!
This show draws attendees throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Canada! Featuring the Latest Products and Services from Hundreds of Exhibitors! Including . . . Lawn & Landscape Equipment, Heavy Duty Equipment, Snow Equipment, Trucks, Nursery Stock. For exhibitor information packet go to: http://www.landscape.org/pdf/MGIA%202010%20TradeShowExhibitor.pdf - For more information, call (248) 646-4992
MCC Gardening ClubLittle Things You Can Do To Protect Water Quality
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
7:30pm – 9:00pm the Wild Ones, Oakland Headwaters Chapter and Clinton River Watershed Council will host a free ‘Little Things You Can Do To Protect Water Quality’

Presentation is at St. Daniel Catholic Community Church, 7010 Valley Park Drive, Clarkston, MI.

The featured speaker for the evening is Anne Vaara, Clinton River Watershed Council Executive Director. Anne will discuss rain gardens, rain barrels, and other initiatives that can be implemented at your home to help protect our rivers and lakes.The mission of the Clinton River Watershed Council is to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair.

Wild Ones, Oakland Headwaters members hope to educate local residents and businesses on the importance of biodiversity and native plants to the environment. Many of their upcoming activities will include demonstration projects such as rain gardens, shoreline natural restoration, bio-swales, and homeowner opportunities to include native plants in their landscaping. Wild Ones, is a national non-profit environmental education, native plant and native landscapes advocacy organization.

This presentation is free; however registration is recommended. To register, or for more information, please contact the Clinton River Watershed Council, at: (248) 601-0606, mailto:contact@crwc.org.
MCC Gardening Club Webinar - Regulatory Issues About EAB
Thursday, March 4, 2010
11:00am unless otherwise noted.
A free series of Webinars to bring you the latest information on Emerald Ash Borer at your own computer. Unless otherwise noted, all Webinars will be at 11:00AM (Eastern Standard Time) - All Webinars are free, although registration is required to access Webinars. To Register for a Webinar go to this link: http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_reg.cfm

For more information:
Robin Usborne, Michigan State University, robinu1@msu.edu, 517-432-1555 x 169
Amy Stone, The Ohio State University, stone.91@cfaes.osu.edu, 419-575-6783
Jodie Ellis, Purdue University, ellisj@purdue.edu, 765-494-0822

Emerald Ash Borer University is a collaborative effort of: Michigan State University, Ohio State University & Purdue University
MCC Gardening Club2010 Michigan Organic Conference Michigan Organic: Seeds, Soils & Health

Friday & Saturday, March 5 & 6, 2010
MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center - East Lansing MI
Michigan Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) will sponsor the Michigan Organic Conference on March 5 and 6 at the Kellogg Convention and Hotel Center located on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing MI. Jeffrey Smith of the Institute for Responsible Technology will present a Friday evening Keynote address titled “Don’t Put That in Your Mouth: The Health Dangers of the Genetically Modified Foods You’re Eating” and a Saturday morning address titled “Arming the Choir: How We Can Kick Out GMOs (REALLY!)”. Longtime organic activist and organic seed provider C.R. Lawn of Fedco seeds will present a Saturday Afternoon Keynote titled “Growing Habitat: Embracing Biodiversity”.

This year’s conference will include educational sessions, gourmet luncheon, displays, film festival, childcare and much more! Visit: www.moffa.org for conference updates and registration information.

Conference March 6 sessions:
Seeds:
Inside the Seed Company: C.R. Lawn, (Fedco Seeds)
Global Seed Companies: Who Owns What?: Phil Howard, (MSU CARRS)
And More!
Soils:
The Challenge and Rewards of Organic Soils: MI Organic Farmer Panel
Making Soil Biology Work for You: Joe Scrimger (Bio-systems) & Brad Morgan (Morgan Composting) George Bird (MSU Entomology)
And More!
Health:
"PC" Nutrition on Trial: Birgit McQuiston, (Nutritional Wellness)
The Healing Garden: Nancy Duman, R.N.
And More!
Young Farmers:
What is the future of MI farming?: Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna & Friends
Intergenerational Forum: Young and Veteran Farmer Panel
And More!
Film Festival:
Organized by MI Filmmaker Christopher Bedford
Organic food and the Local Food Revolution
Farmers markets and the Organic Food Revolution

MCC Gardening Club Birds, Bees & Blooms Symposium
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Registration begins at 8:00 AM.
Admission will be $60.00 for members of any Audubon society, $70.00 for non-members.
Speakers and Programs:
Dea Armstrong: Birdscaping - Creating Backyard Habitat
Dr. Julianna Tuell: Native Bees are Important Pollenators

Please come and join us in this full day event. The cost includes:
Four dynamic, talented and well educated speakers
Vendors
Book sales
Breakfast, lunch and beverages


Tickets are now available for purchase and vendor tables are still available. For additional information on the symposium please contact: Macomb Audubon Society

You may also always contact us using our main email address at macombaudubon@gmail.com.
MCC Gardening Club 23rd Annual Michigan Wildflower Conference
Sunday & Monday, March 7-8, 2010
Growing Communities: Yard by Yard
Keynote Presenter: William Cullina previously with the New England Wild Flower Society and now Curator at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay, Maine.
This conference offers a variety of topics focusing on the value and use of native plants in a range of sites, including lakeshore, home garden, school yard habitat, public gardens, parks and natural areas. The conference will focus on how each of us can become engaged in caring for our own space as well as public spaces to support the life that is dependent on it.
Conference includes sessions on:
  • Cullina: Ecology, Diversity and Interconnection
  • Cullina: 50 Great Natives for the Northeast
  • Using native species in home landscapes
  • Schoolyard native plantings
  • Lakescaping with native plants
  • Native plant garden design
  • Invasive species
  • Dealing with weed ordinances
  • Watershed projects
Member rate: $55/day or $100/both days (lunch included)
Non-member rate: $75/day or $140/both days (lunch included)
Visit www.wildflowersmich.org for more information and to download a registration form.
Wildflower Association of Michigan
3957 E. St. Joseph
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Earth Farm to School Webinar: Opportunities to Increase Local Food in School Meals
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The USDA Farm to School Team is holding this webinar from 3-4 PM. They will discuss the Farm to School Team's mission and goals for 2010, available resources, grant opportunities, and answer questions about Farm to School. To participate in this webinar, register online by March 8th!
Earth Farm to School Webinar: Sowing Seeds: Improving Food Quality with Farm-to-School
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The USDA Farm to School Team is holding this webinar from 2-3 PM. To participate in this webinar, register online.
Earth Michigan Wetlands Meeting
Friday, March 12, 2010
The USDA Farm to School Team is holding this webinar from 2-3 PM. To participate in this webinar, register online.
MCC Gardening Club March Garden Day
Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00am
Join your colleagues to hear about current wetland issues and the formation of a Michigan Wetlands Association. The meeting is targeted at those interested in wetland science, policy and stewardship in Michigan. The event is at the Kellogg Center.
Registration is free but limited, register by emailing your contact information and meal preference to MiWetlands@yahoo.com
MCC Gardening Club Webinar - Helping Communities Prepare for and Live With EAB
Thursday, March 18, 2010
11:00am unless otherwise noted.
A free series of Webinars to bring you the latest information on Emerald Ash Borer at your own computer. Unless otherwise noted, all Webinars will be at 11:00AM (Eastern Standard Time) - All Webinars are free, although registration is required to access Webinars. To Register for a Webinar go to this link: http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_reg.cfm

For more information:
Robin Usborne, Michigan State University, robinu1@msu.edu, 517-432-1555 x 169
Amy Stone, The Ohio State University, stone.91@cfaes.osu.edu, 419-575-6783
Jodie Ellis, Purdue University, ellisj@purdue.edu, 765-494-0822

Emerald Ash Borer University is a collaborative effort of: Michigan State University, Ohio State University & Purdue University
Earth College Recycling Challenge
Monday through Sunday, March 22-28, 2010
(The above date is the first of two collection dates taking place at MCC. Read here for additional dates, collection details and locations)
A contest between Baker College, Kettering University, UM-Flint and Mott Community College to find out who can collect the greatest number of pounds per student of recyclable waste to wis the contest. Winner takes all the proceeds from all of the recycling efforts and can use the money at their college to promote recycling. The winner will also have their name on the Recycling trailer for a year long promotion as the 2010 winner of the Recycling Challenge.
Earth Farm to School Webinar: Setting the Standard: What Schools Are Doing about Competitive Foods
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The USDA Farm to School Team is holding this webinar from 2-3 PM. To participate in this webinar, register online.
MCC Gardening Club 10th Annual Ohio Botanical Symposium
Friday, March 26, 2010
Where: Villa Milano, Columbus, Ohio
Registration is $25 which includes lunch, continental breakfast and refreshments. This year, advanced registration is required and the deadline is March 22.

This year, we are very excited about having Dr. Doug Tallamy as our keynote speaker. His book “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens” won the 2008 silver medal by the Garden Writer’s Association.

Jim McCormac, who was instrumental in starting the symposium ten years ago, is returning to present the best plant discoveries. For the first 3 years of the symposium, Jim presented this talk and started the annual tradition of highlighting Ohio’s plant discoveries. Dr. Tony Reznicek, world renowned expert on sedges, is speaking about sedges and the diversity and richness of the genus in Ohio and worldwide.

Martin McAllister with the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, is returning to the symposium to speak on the restoration efforts at Agave Ridge Prairie, where famous ecologist E. Lucy Braun sampled in the 1920s. Martin always gives a humorous, informative talk.

With the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid right on Ohio’s doorstep in Pennsylvania, it is important that we become familiar with this serious pest. Brad Onken of the U.S. Forest Service is one of the authorities on the insect. He will talk about the efforts to control this highly destructive species. Finally, Dr. Lynn Loveless, who has been studying evolutionary biology of plants and pollinators, will discuss the relationships between pollinators and plants and how they have co-evolved over thousands of years.

In addition to the great group of speakers, there will be vendors and exhibitors from around Ohio & nearby states.

For more information and to register online visit: http://www.ohiodnr.com/tabid/20259/Default.aspx

Or http://www.cmnh.org/site/ResearchandCollections/Botany/BotSymp.aspx

Please visit the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves’ webpage leading up to the symposium for updates.

We hope to see you there!
Rick Gardner
Heritage Botanist
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Natural Areas & Preserves
(614) 265-6419

April

MCC Gardening Club Webinar - What Happens After Ash Is Gone? Planning Diversity
Thursday, April 1, 2010
11:00am unless otherwise noted.
A free series of Webinars to bring you the latest information on Emerald Ash Borer at your own computer. Unless otherwise noted, all Webinars will be at 11:00AM (Eastern Standard Time) - All Webinars are free, although registration is required to access Webinars. To Register for a Webinar go to this link: http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_reg.cfm

For more information:
Robin Usborne, Michigan State University, robinu1@msu.edu, 517-432-1555 x 169
Amy Stone, The Ohio State University, stone.91@cfaes.osu.edu, 419-575-6783
Jodie Ellis, Purdue University, ellisj@purdue.edu, 765-494-0822

Emerald Ash Borer University is a collaborative effort of: Michigan State University, Ohio State University & Purdue University
Earth Farm to School Webinar: Let's Get Physical: Being Active to Reverse Child Obesity
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The USDA Farm to School Team is holding this webinar from 2-3 PM. To participate in this webinar, register online.
MCC Gardening Club Webinar - 2010 EAB Awareness Week : Ways to Get The Word Out
Thursday, April 8, 2010
11:00am unless otherwise noted.
A free series of Webinars to bring you the latest information on Emerald Ash Borer at your own computer. Unless otherwise noted, all Webinars will be at 11:00AM (Eastern Standard Time) - All Webinars are free, although registration is required to access Webinars. To Register for a Webinar go to this link: http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_reg.cfm

For more information:
Robin Usborne, Michigan State University, robinu1@msu.edu, 517-432-1555 x 169
Amy Stone, The Ohio State University, stone.91@cfaes.osu.edu, 419-575-6783
Jodie Ellis, Purdue University, ellisj@purdue.edu, 765-494-0822

Emerald Ash Borer University is a collaborative effort of: Michigan State University, Ohio State University & Purdue University
MCC Gardening Club4-Day Suburban-Urban Permaculture Training with Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Registration required.
9AM to 6PM
Gleaners Food Bank 2131 Beaufait
Detroit, MI

Sponsored by: Southeastern Michigan Permaculture Guild and The Greening of Detroit

This 4-day permaculture training is an educational intensive that will cover a variety of permaculture philosophies and applications. Each day will have a specific focus. About 65% of the time will be spent in the classroom covering the principles of permaculture design and sharing examples of how these principles are applied. Some time will be spent outdoors exploring patterns and features of the landscape as well as some permaculture design work.

The intent of the training is for students to come away with the skills and know-how necessary to pursue opportunities to implement permaculture projects in urban or suburban landscape or settings.

This training may be applied to the requirements for obtaining a certificate in Permaculture Design with continued coursework through Midwest Permaculture. Additional details will be available at the training.

PRICE
Before March 1st: $400
After March 1st: $450

Registration includes lunch for the 4 days and the course text: ‘Gaia’s Garden’.
A few partial scholarships may become available.
(The price of this training has been partially underwritten by The Greening of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan Permaculture Guild.)

REGISTRATION
Make checks payable to The Greening of Detroit.

To pay by Visa or Mastercard contact Kido Pielack at 313-285-1256.

Click Here for Registration Form (back of brochure)

Mail or drop off your registration form and payment to:
Kido Pielack at The Greening of Detroit, 1418 Michigan Ave Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216.

We expect this training to fill so register early for the discount and to reserve a spot.

QUESTIONS
Kido@GreeningofDetroit.com or 313-285-1256

For more information on the content of the training visit: http://www.midwestpermaculture.com/suburban-urban%20intensive.php#c

MCC Gardening ClubIntimate Conversation with Michael Pollan
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Zingerman's Road House in Ann Arbor
5:30pm - Private Reception (seating limited to 20)
6:00pm - Conversation (seating limited to 100)
Local organic food will be prepared by chef Alex Young.

Proceeds from the event go to benefit two local food projects in Ann Arbor + a new film that I am working on called "Growing Health".
For more information go to... http://www.zingermansroadhouse.com/category/events/

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chris Bedford

Christopher Bedford
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
#6543 Hancock Road
Montague, MI 49437
chrisbedford@charter.net
231-893-3937 + 231-670-4817 (cell)
www.HealthySchoolMeals.org
www.center4economicsecurity.org
Earth College Recycling Challenge
Monday through Sunday, April 12-18, 2010
(The above date is the second of two collection dates taking place at MCC. Read here for additional dates, collection details and locations)
A contest between Baker College, Kettering University, UM-Flint and Mott Community College to find out who can collect the greatest number of pounds per student of recyclable waste to wis the contest. Winner takes all the proceeds from all of the recycling efforts and can use the money at their college to promote recycling. The winner will also have their name on the Recycling trailer for a year long promotion as the 2010 winner of the Recycling Challenge.
Earth Earth Day and Garden Celebration
Saturday, April 24, 2010
This year's event, co-sponsored by The University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College starts a new tradition at a new location - the U of M - Flint campus, downtown Flint at the Harding Mott University Center. Whether you want to get involved as an exhibitor/presenter, volunteer or just to take in the sights and celebrate Earth Day, there is something for everyone. Mark your calendar and come join us this year which is the 40th anniversay of the Earth Day concept. Visit the website at earthday.mcc.edu registration information and additional information.

May

Earth Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Day
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop off locations:
Grand Blanc High School
Flint East - Water Service Center - HHW
Goodwill Industries
Annual event to assist in the proper and responsible disposal of hazardous and electronic wastes. Read additional information for accepted items and collection site details.
MCC Gardening Club Toby Hemenway (Gaia's Garden): Forest Food Garden & Urban Permaculture Workshop(s)
Saturday, May 22, 2010 & Sunday, May 23, 2010
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Street: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.,
City/Town: Ann Arbor
Website or Map: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/
Phone: 734-644-1520
Event Type: Workshop
Details to be added later. Registration to be conducted by group who is hosting this.
Organized By: Kris Kaul at http://southeasternmichiganpermaculture.ning.com/profile/KrisKaul

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