Floriade 2012 European Garden Study Tour with Rebecca Finneran
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Support the Grand Ideas Garden with a Brick Donation ( Brick Order Form  )
If you are interested in supporting the Grand Ideas Garden, you can order them by downloading the brick order form. Inscribed bricks are available in two sizes:
$50 - 4"x8" (up to three lines, 13 characters each line)
$100 - 8"x8" (No Logo, up to 78 characters, up to three lines, 13 characters each line
 

 
Learn how to protect your tomatoes next year against Late Blight
Find out more information on how to protect tomatoes from Late Blight in the MSU Diagnostic Late Blight Fact Sheet (2.9MB file, you may want to right-click on the link and save it to your computer.)

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If you are interested in being a 2013 Master Naturalist participant, please ask to be placed on the 2013 Master Naturalist Waiting List (download the 2013 Waiting List brochure).

In case you are not familiar with the Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist program, it is similar to the Master Gardener program only with a focus on conservation and the environment.  To earn Master Naturalist certification, participants must complete 25 hours of Education (six classes), 30 hours of volunteering in an approved conservation setting and then passing a take home final exam.
 
The Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist program is composed of a series of six classes which are offered on six different Saturdays mornings.  The 2012 classes are being offered on Saturday mornings from 8:00-12:30. The six locations vary but all locations are considered nature settings around the Grand Rapids area.  The titles of the six classes are as follows: 
- Overview to Conservation Theory and Practice
- Woodland Wildflowers
- Native Trees and Shrubs
- Michigan Wetland Habitats
- Invasive Plant Species
- Prairie Environments.
 
Fill out the form and mail it back to Ginny Wanty at 775 Ball Avenue, Grand Rapids MI 49503. 

If you have questions regarding the Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist program, please contact Ginny Wanty, Master Naturalist Program Coordinator at 616-336-3108 or at wanty@anr.msu.edu .

2012 Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist Supplemental Classes 
(Download Brochure)
The Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist Program offers a variety of Supplemental Classes.  These classes are open to the public as well as Master Naturalists. 

2012 Supplemental classes are: 

302 Million Years of Ferns on Saturday, June 23 from 8:00-noon
(Location: Cheryl Tolley’s home) 
 
Steelcase Prairie Tour on Saturday, August 25 from 9:00-noon
(Location: Steelcase Corporate Development Offices- 6100 East Paris Ave. SE-more details to come.)

ID That Tree! on Saturday, September 8 from  8-12:30
(Location: Cornerstone University & Seidman Park, a Kent County Park) 
 
Please click here to download the 2012 Kent/MSU Extension Master Naturalist Supplemental Classes brochure and registration form.

Prairie Class Handouts
Prairie Notes Part 1 (4.2MB)
Prairie Notes Part 2 (5MB)
Prairie Wildflowers (2MB)
 

These are pre-approved volunteer opportunities, please obtain approval from the Master Gardener Coordinator to apply your volunteer hours on a project that is not listed here. 
(Download 2012 Volunteer Opportunities)

Volunteer Opportunities (Extension Related): 

Do you have a question?
Is something bugging you?
Do your plants look like something is wrong?
Call TOLL-FREE 
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at 1-888-678-3464.

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 If you would like to visit the Grand Ideas Garden you may use one of the following links for a map.
775 Ball Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Google Map
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Master Gardener Project Request for Volunteers

For the best local information check with your local MSU Extension office, listed by county in the directory. Gardening in Michigan Developed by MSU Consumer Horticulture Team with MSU IPM Program Master Gardener The Michigan Master Gardener Program is a horticulture education and volunteer leader training program offered by Michigan State University Extension.  Pest Management Help  Resources from the MSU Integrated Pest Management Program. MSU Turf Weeds ID  Helping you identify, understand, and control lawn weeds. MSU Turfgrass Science  MSU Turfgrass Science Resources Helping you manage your patch of green in a responsible, efficient manner. MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs. MSU Gardens Links to many of the gardens, some with virtual tours. You will need to scroll down to see the listing. MSU Extension Bookstore Many bulletins on gardening topics, some online. MSU Extension Master Gardeners Providing Professional Gardening Services This is a list of MSU Extension Master Gardeners who provide professional gardening services in the Grand Rapids area.

2012 Master Gardener Class Application

Interested in applying for the 2012 Master Gardener program in Kent County, just fill out the application and mail it back to the Kent County/MSU Extension Office.