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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Volunteer</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rose Section – November 24 at 11:30 a.m.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Garden Buddies</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Counting Education</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: Upcoming Webinars</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Miscellaneous</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinois.edu_emailer_forward2_2013771-3FemailAddress-3Dcarmien2-40illinois.edu-26orderId-3D5-26finder-3D-26constituentId-3D-26factsReferenceId-3D&d=BQMFaQ&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=uWACAViQ9_mWRVF6sNFxMkmfnHhkASj2fIyNsonFGdU&s=0HI2025rZwj0JdjT56O0O3_ObbK2ccWlLFkFgYFDXT8&e="><span style="color: #4276aa;">U of I Extension – Sign Up for Email Updates</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw2MmjYicmc"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Our Horticulture Team</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/1172.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Reporting Volunteer/Continuing Education Hours</span></a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>V: Rose Section</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The Rose Section will be winterizing the rose plants, beginning <strong>Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11:30. </strong>This will consist of clearing any leaf debris from under the plants, then filling wheelbarrows with compost and shredded mulch to mound up over the plant crowns 10-12 inches.<br /> <br /> We would really appreciate additional helping hands Tuesday (tomorrow). Dress in layers. Bring your gloves, and, hand rakes if you have them.</p>
<p>Many thanks in advance to those of you who are willing and able.<br /> <br /> Diane Wardrop, Sara, David, Susie, Lynn, Peggy, Pradnya, Tom and Sandy (CCMG Rose Team)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>V: Be a Garden Buddy</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Purpose of the Garden Buddy Program</strong>:</p>
<p>To support and assist Master Gardeners in training as they acquire their certification hours, and become part of the MG community.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities of Garden Buddies</strong>:</p>
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<li>Prior to the beginning of training contact the trainee: Topics should include insight into the Master Gardener program, logistics of the basic training, and encouragement to become involved to complete Intern hours after classroom training. Garden Buddies are encouraged to add any information that they feel would be helpful to the trainees.</li>
<li>Maintain monthly contact with the trainee through the first year of the certification process.</li>
<li>Be available to trainee for questions and guidance.</li>
<li>Encourage trainee to attend monthly MG meetings, and if possible carpool with trainee.</li>
<li>Attend the welcome party on Thursday, January 14 and the graduation luncheon on Tuesday, April 12.</li>
<li>Participate in trainee’s recognition of certification when awarded at the MG meeting.</li>
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<p>The most important thing about being a Garden Buddy is to be you! Share why you joined the program and what keeps you involved.</p>
<p><strong>Email me, Ava, at </strong><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><strong style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</strong></a><strong>, if you are interested!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Upcoming Webinars</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 3</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>***Webinars can be viewed from home OR the Champaign County Extension office. Email Ava (<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a>) if you will be viewing it at the office.***</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Mitigating Pollinator Decline in Landscapes</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TUESDAY, Dec 1 2015, 11:30-1:00pm</strong></p>
<p>This 90-minute webinar is designed for Extension Master Gardeners and Extension Educators to learn more about IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for bees in landscapes.</p>
<p>The webinar features Dr. Dan Cariveau, Assistant Professor University of Minnesota, on native bee populations; Dr. Karl Foord, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota on IPM for bees; Ms. Heather Holm, Author and restorationist; Drs. Mary Meyer and Vera Krischik the University of Minnesota, will serve as hosts. There will be time dedicated for questions and answers.</p>
<p>Participants must pre-register and complete a survey on knowledge of IPM.</p>
<p>Pre-register:</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=740120354&t=a"><span style="color: #4276aa;">https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=740120354&t=a</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Invasive Species in Landscapes</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday Dec 3 2015, 11:30-1:00pm</strong></p>
<p>This 90-minute webinar is designed for Extension Master Gardeners and Extension Educators to learn more about IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for a few invasive species in landscapes.</p>
<p>The webinar features Dr. Christelle Guédot, Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin, on Spotted wing drosophila; Dr. Paul Blotch, Research Associate, Michigan State University on mamorated stink bug; Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Nebraska on Japanese beetle; Dr. Angela Orshinsky, University of Minnesota on downy mildew in impatiens. Drs. Mary Meyer and Vera Krischik at the University of Minnesota will serve as hosts. There will be time dedicated for questions and answers.</p>
<p>Pre-register:</p>
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<p>Contact Mike McDonough at <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:mjmcdon@umn.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">mjmcdon@umn.edu</span></a> for more information.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>U of I Extension – Sign Up for Email Updates</em></strong></span></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension serving Champaign-Ford-Iroquois-Vermilion Counties now offers email updates for upcoming programs dedicated to your own specific areas of interest. Whether you are interested in local foods, horticulture, finance or 4-H, we've got you covered! You'll be the first to know about our upcoming events so that you can sign up for educational opportunities.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Our Horticulture Team</em></strong></span></p>
<p>As a Champaign County Master Gardener, you’re probably aware of all that WE do, but do you know all of the horticulture projects our unit oversees? We serve Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion Counties which encompasses a lot of ground, people, and projects!</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw2MmjYicmc"><br style="color: #4276aa;" />Click here</a> to learn all that we do!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Reporting Volunteer/Continuing Education Hours</em></strong></span></p>
<p>As the year is winding down, now is the time to start entering your volunteering and continuing education hours. For a complete review, please visit the updated “<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/1172.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Volunteer Hour Reporting</span></a>” on our website underneath “<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Champaign County Master Gardeners</span></a>.”</p>
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<p><em>Program Coordinator, Horticulture</em></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension, Unit 13</p>
<p>Champaign County</p>
<p>801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D</p>
<p>Champaign, IL 61821</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a></p>
<p>217-333-7672 </p>
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