28th Annual FLORIDA MASTER GARDENER CONTINUED TRAINING CONFERENCE October 20-22, 2008 Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center Coral Springs, Florida

Dear Master Gardeners,

I am very excited to let you know about the 28th Annual Master Gardener Continued Training Conference to be held October 20-22nd. This year’s conference will be in the Ft. Lauderdale area and will be held at the Marriott Coral Springs Hotel. We are putting a great program together for you which will be available very soon. Keep checking the site for updates and touch base with your county coordinator for the latest info. I hope to see you in October for a fun and educational event.

Sincerely,

Tom Wichman
Florida Master Gardener Coordinator
 

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Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program was developed to address serious problems of pollution and disappearing habitats by enlisting homeowners in the battle to save our natural environment. This program provides special educational and outreach activities directed at the community to help residents reduce pollution and enhance their environment by improving home and landscape management.

Master Gardeners who have received additional FYN training in their county can become Florida Yard Advisors and help homeowners evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of their landscapes. All Master Gardeners play a key role in educating homeowners about the nine Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) principles:

• Right Plant, Right Place

• Water Efficiently

• Fertilize Appropriately

• Mulch

• Attract Wildlife

• Control Yard Pests Responsibly

• Recycle

• Reduce Stormwater Runoff

• Protect the Waterfront

All conference participants will attend concurrent sessions sponsored by Florida Yards & Neighborhoods.

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Tentative Agenda

Monday, October 20, 2008

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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County Displays/Exhibits Information

What great projects and programs have been happening in other counties this year?

Stay tuned for more information!

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Registration Information

Please stay tuned to the website for registration information as it becomes available!

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Meeting Site & Hotel Accommodations

11775 Heron Bay Boulevard Coral Springs, FL 33076 PHONE: 954-753-5598 FAX: 954-753-2888 TOLL FREE: 800-311-8018

Please join us at the upscale resort-style Marriott hotel & conference center located directly on the Tournament Player's Club at Heron Bay golf course. The Marriott is conveniently located midway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, just off the Sawgrass Expressway, in the prestigious Heron Bay development.

The Coral Springs Marriott is offering participants of the 28th Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference a very special rate of $129.00 per night (plus 11% state and local taxes), for up to 4 people in a room. The group rate will be honored three days prior and three days following the conference dates, based on availability.

To Make a Reservation:

• Reservations must be made by Monday, September 22, 2008 in order to receive this group rate. Please be aware the block of rooms may fill before the deadline, so we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible. After Monday, September 22, the discounted rate is not guaranteed on possible remaining rooms.

• To make a reservation, call the Marriott Coral Springs Hotel reservations direct line at
  (800) 311-8018 and identify yourself as a participant of the 28th Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference to receive the reduced rates.

• Florida government participants: To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check or credit card and be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in). Note: The Coral Springs Marriott is seeking Green Lodging certification. For information about Florida’s Green Travel Policies, click here.

Please note:
- All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations after 6:00pm on the day of arrival if not secured by one of the above methods.

- The hotel check-in time is 3:00pm and check out is 12:00pm.
 

Click here for directions and map to Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center.

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Conference Sponsors
 

All the Master Gardeners and County Extension Offices who donate material for the Plant Auction

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Travel & Area Information

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) serves millions of travelers from all over the world and is located in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. Just a ten-minute drive from immaculate beaches, the area's business district, hotels, golf courses and many other major attractions.

Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the busiest airports in the world, is served by over 100 airlines taking travelers to approximately 150 destinations around the globe. Miami International Airport (MIA) has more than 33.6 million passengers and 500,000 take-offs and landings each year.

Miami Shuttle is available in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach & all south Florida area with a NON SHARE & DIRECT transportation service 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
 

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Related Sites of Interest

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Program Committee

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