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Calendar of Events

APRIL 2008

    19    Garlic Mustard in the Woods, Ledge View Nature Center, 1:00 pm, free
    20    Earth Day Celebration for Kids, Ledge View Nature Center, 1:00 pm, $2 per child, come help plant a tree and make earth day crafts
    25    Environmentally Friendly Lawn Management, 12:00-1:00 pm, Courthouse, free, contact Connie (849-1450 x5) to register
    26    Volunteering Opportunities & Spring Clean-up at Ledge View Nature Center, 10:00 am, after lunch at 1:00 pm clean up
    26    Get To Know Your Soil, Ledge View Nature Center, 11:00 am - noon, free

MAY 2008

     3     How to: Organic Gardening, Ledge View Nature Center, 10:00 am - noon, free
     4     Spring Wildflower Hike, Ledge View Nature Center, 1:00 pm, $3 per person
     7     Luke Schmalz from Schmalz Landscaping, presentation on new and exciting ornamental grass and coleus, 6:30 pm, Courthouse
   9-10  Northeastern WI MG Plant Sale, 1150 Bellevue Ave, Green Bay, Friday 2:00-8:00 pm & Saturday 8:00-noon
    10    Plant Clinic, Farm & Home, Chilton, time to be announced
    11    Mother's Day Open House at Green Bay Botanical Garden, free to mothers
    16    CCMG Plant Sale setup, times to be announced
    17    CCMG Plant Sale, Exhibition Bldg., Fairgrounds, 9:00-1:00 pm
    21    CCMG Membership meeting, 7:00 pm, Courthouse
    30    Growing the Giant Pumpkin, 12:00-1:00 pm, Courthouse, free, contact Connie (849-1450 x5) to register
    31    Compost and Lawn Care, 9:00 am-12:00, High Cliff State Park Office

JUNE 2008

     4     CCMG sponsored Workshop on Natural Cures, 6:30 pm, Courthouse
    18    CCMG Membership meeting, 7:00 pm, Courthouse
    21    Controlling Insect Pest, Ledge View Nature Center, 11:00 am-12:00, limit two insects, fee $1.00
    28    Controlling Invasive Species, Ledge View Nature Center, 11:00 am-12:00, free

 


Master Gardener Annual Calendar


It's been several years since our general calendar was published. The following is a list of general topics that will be addressed at Agenda or Membership Meetings during the year.

January

  • Appoint Audit Committee
  • Reserve Fair Grounds
  • Scholarship Committee Meeting
  • Pay WIMGA Dues

February

  • Plan for Plant Sale
  • Seed Catalog Exchange
  • Set/Review Goals
  • Audit Books
  • Announce Scholarship to Public
  • Garden Expo

March

  • Chicago Flower and Garden Show

April

  • Annual Banquet
  • Submit Summary of Events for State Website
  • Scholarship applications due

May

  • Plant Sale - Third Saturday
  • Review Scholarship Applications

June

  • Attention to Fair Entry

July

  • Farm Progress Days
  • Send in Fair Entry

August

  • Fair Work Days Sign Up

September

  • County Fair
  • Notice of Hours Due in October

October

  • Nominations for Board of Directors

November

  • Annual Accomplishment Report
  • Submit Summary of Events for State Website
  • Election of Board of Directors
  • Review of Plantings and Plan for Next Year
  • Committee Project Sign Up
  • Refreshment Committee Members
  • Sign Up for Membership Meetings

December

  • Election of Officers by Board of Directors
  • Set Summer Meeting Locations
  • Review Membership List
  • Set Banquet Date
  • File Annual Corporation Report