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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer Opportunities</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">V: Requesting Presenters on Garden-Related Topics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">V: Idea Garden Section Leaders Needed</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Counting Education</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13393"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Bi-State Gardening Conference</span></a> – Thursday, January 28</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://go.illinois.edu/ccmgawards"><span style="color: #4276aa;">CCMG Monthly Program: Color and Design in the Garden</span></a> – Tuesday, February 16</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/lmw_mg/4326.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Home, Yard and Garden Day</span></a> – Friday, March 5</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13495"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Small Farm Webinars</span></a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Miscellaneous</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CCMG Award Nominations – Submit by February 5</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>V: Requesting Presenters on Garden-Related Topics </strong></em></span></p>
<p>As spring rolls in (isn’t it spring yet?!), local libraries, groups, and other volunteer programs are searching for speakers versed in garden-related topics. Do you have a topic that you’re particularly passionate on? Love butterflies, vegetables, lawn management, water retention, landscape design, or native plants? Then sign up to present!</p>
<p>Times and dates vary depending on your (speaker) availability, location, and group preference.</p>
<p>Please email Ava, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a>, if you’re interested.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Idea Garden Section Leaders Needed</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Several sections of the Idea Garden are in need of Chairs/Co-chairs. Whether you’re a natural leader, or more of a worker bee, these chair positions will be a good fit for you! All Idea Garden sections have a great workforce and devoted volunteers behind them, but need a standing representative for communication purposes.</p>
<p>What does being an Idea Garden Chair/Co-Chair involve?</p>
<ul>
<li>Enjoys being outside</li>
<li>Coordinating regular workdays</li>
<li>Values plants and gardeners alike</li>
<li>Coordinating consistent communication (via email, texts, or calls)</li>
<li>Designing/implementing design for the section</li>
<li>Going on Ava’s regularly scheduled shopping days for garden purchases</li>
<li>Encouraging teamwork</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about the Idea Garden or what sections need Chairs, please contact the Idea Garden Tri-Chairs:</p>
<p>Julie Steele: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:jsteele88@gmail.com"><span style="color: #4276aa;">jsteele88@gmail.com</span></a></p>
<p>Debbie Nelson: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:debbie@cognitionworks.org"><span style="color: #4276aa;">debbie@cognitionworks.org</span></a></p>
<p>Anne Hudson: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:a.s.hudson@aol.com"><span style="color: #4276aa;">a.s.hudson@aol.com</span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Bi-State Gardening Conference </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Thursday, January 28</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Are you a gardener who is looking to improve his or her garden? Do you have a small gardening space or desire to incorporate edible plants into your home garden? Join the Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension Bi-State group for the annual Bi-State Gardening Conference.</p>
<p>The annual Bi-State Gardening Conference will be held at The Beef House Restaurant at 16501 Indiana State Road 63, Covington, Indiana, on Thursday, Jan. 28. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. CST), and the presenters will begin at 6 p.m. EST.</p>
<p>Speakers during the Gardening Conference will include Jennifer Nelson, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, who will present “Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces,” and Jim Schmidt, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Specialist, who will present “Edible Landscaping; Choices and Challenges.”</p>
<p>The cost for the conference is $20, which includes a Beef House Restaurant dinner. Master Gardener Education Hours will be awarded to Master Gardener attendees.</p>
<p>Pre-registration is required by calling 765.762.3231 or online at <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13393"><span style="color: #4276aa;">web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv</span></a>. Please register by Jan. 27 to ensure enough materials.</p>
<p>The Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension Bi-State group provides practical education to help people and communities develop skills and build a better future. Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact your local Extension Office.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: CCMG Monthly Program – Color and Design in the Garden & Master Gardener Awards Reception</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The Champaign County Master Gardeners come together each February to recognize outstanding Master Gardeners. On <strong>Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.</strong>, light deserts will be severed followed by the announcements of the following award winners:</p>
<ul>
<li>Volunteer hours</li>
<li>Golden Trowel</li>
<li>Making a Difference</li>
<li>Friend of a Master Gardener</li>
</ul>
<p>Following the award reception, Champaign County Master Gardeners Juanita Gammon and Jessica Lopez will present <em>Color and Design in the Garden.</em> They teach gardeners how to assess an area to create an exquisite landscape that has color and interest.</p>
<p>Juanita Gammon is a talented local artist with an exceptional talent and eye and has taught art classes for decades. Her artistic nature coupled with her gardening knowledge gives her excellent credibility for incorporating color and interest in the garden.</p>
<p>Jessica Lopez is a trained Landscape Design has been designing local homeowner gardens for years. Jessica and Juanita serve as the Border Coordinators at the Idea Garden. In this position, they assist and encourage the borders garden design. </p>
<p>This program is for Champaign County Master Gardeners only. As food is being served, registration is required. </p>
<p>Registration is available on our website: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://go.illinois.edu/ccmgawards"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://go.illinois.edu/ccmgawards</span></a></p>
<p>Questions? Contact Ava Heap: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Home, Yard and Garden Day</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Friday, March 5</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Home, Lawn and Garden Day, March 5, 2016 is the ideal place to get inspiration for future garden projects, fall in love with a must-have plant or learn the basics of everyday Gardening. University of Illinois Extension's McLean County Master Gardeners host their 13th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day just in time to beat the winter blahs. <strong>Online registration begins January 11, 2016 and ends February 26, 2016 or when registration is full.</strong> If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact us.</p>
<p>For more information on to register, visit the McClean Co. Master Gardeners website: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/lmw_mg/4326.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/lmw_mg/4326.html</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Small Farm Webinars</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>January - March</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability and sustainability. This year's series includes new topics such as farm pond ecology, producing Shiitake mushrooms, the emerging local grain economy in Illinois, raising meat birds on pasture and growing great blackberries.</p>
<p>The webinars can also be accessed online from your personal computer by registering at <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://go.illinois.edu/WinterWebinar2016"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://go.illinois.edu/WinterWebinar2016</span></a>.</p>
<p>In case you cannot attend these dates, register anyway to view an archived, recorded version. Information will be provided via email (by the Monday after airing) for viewing at your convenience.</p>
<p>They can also be accessed on our website at: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/smallfarm/webinar.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://web.extension.illinois.edu/smallfarm/webinar.html</span></a></p>
<p><strong>The free webinars will be held from noon -1:00 pm on Thursdays at the Champaign County Extension office at 801 North Country Fair Drive in Champaign. </strong><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13495"><strong style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</strong></a><strong> to register to view at the Champaign Office.</strong></p>
<p>Choose <strong>any number</strong> of the following webinars to attend when you register.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CCMG Award Nominations</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Submission due by February 5</em></strong></span></p>
<p>During this special time of the year, take the time to reflect on the Master Gardener volunteer(s) who've really made an impact on you during the 2015 gardenign season! Now is the time to nominate fellow Master Gardeners and special community members for the <strong><em>Making a Difference</em></strong> and <strong><em>Friend of a Master Gardener</em></strong> award.</p>
<p>The<strong><em> Making a Difference Award</em> </strong>honors Champaign County Master Gardeners who, through their initiative, commitment, and quiet, unselfish service, enrich the CCMG program. Any active Master Gardener may nominate someone for this award. Multiple awards may be given annually. Usually presented at the February Master Gardner Program. </p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/units/survey.cfm?sID=664&UnitID=480"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> for the Making a Difference nomination form. </p>
<p>The <strong><em>Friend of a Master Gardener </em></strong>is given to non-Master Gardeners or a company for exceptional service to the Master Gardener program. Any active Master Gardener may nominate someone for this award. May be received more than once. Usually presented at the February Master Gardener program.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/units/survey.cfm?sID=663&UnitID=480"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> for the Friend of a Master Gardener nomination form.</p>
<p>All Master Gardeners are invited to celebrate the success of fellow volunteers at the Master Gardener Awards Reception on <strong>February 16 at 6:30 pm</strong>. The following awards will be distributed:</p>
<ul>
<li>Volunteer hours</li>
<li>Golden Trowel</li>
<li>Making a Difference</li>
<li>Friend of a Master Gardener</li>
</ul>
<p>Deserts will be served! Please register in advance for this special evening. <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13641"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> to register.</p>
<p>To learn more about these awards and see previous winners, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/4505.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">click here</span></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Submissions are needed by February 5</strong>. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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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>
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