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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14842"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> to reserve your seat!</strong></span> </p>
<p><strong><em>The schedule for August 19 is:</em></strong><br /><strong>9:00 a.m</strong>.-Registration opens at the northeast entrance of <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://stayatthei.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">I Hotel and Conference Center</span></a>.</p>
<p><strong>9:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.</strong> in Illinois Ball Room. Silent auction to benefit state MG mini-grants.</p>
<p><strong>10:00-10:45 a.m</strong>. Tour of <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/collections/plants" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">UI Herbarium and Fungarium</span></a> (limited to 50 guests) or tour of Gable Home from past <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://solardecathlon.illinois.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">UI Solar Decathlon</span></a> (no additional fees but registration required; both within walking distance from hotel)</p>
<p><strong>11:00 a.m.</strong> Welcome</p>
<p><strong>11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</strong>- <em>What about the Bumbles</em>? <em>What you can do to help bumble bees. </em>Dr. Sydney Cameron, Professor University of Illinois Department of Entomology discusses her research in possible reasons for bumble bee decline and how gardeners can help bumble bees. Includes film "A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee"</p>
<p><strong>Noon-1:00 p.m</strong>. Luncheon and MG coordinators meeting</p>
<p><strong>1:00 -1:45 p.m.</strong> <em>The Restorative Benefits that Master Gardeners Create</em> Dr. William Sullivan, Professor and Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; The conditions of modern living (work and life pressures) threaten the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans. There is mounting evidence, however, that exposure to even small gardens and other forms of nature can promote recovery from mental fatigue. In a variety of recent studies, scientists have found that exposure to the kind of places that master gardeners create dramatically reduces mental fatigue, irritability, impulsivity, and improves productivity. Sullivan considers these recent findings and discusses the implications for, and importance of, having everyday contact with nature. </p>
<p><strong>2:00-3:00 p.m.</strong>- Awards ceremony</p>
<p><strong>3:15-4:45 p.m.</strong>- Horticultural tours of six nearby locations (maps available at registration) including Champaign County Master Gardener’s Idea Garden, Hartley Trial Gardens, American Hosta Society Display Garden, Japan House and Gardens, Pollinatarium and pollinator garden and Student Sustainable Farm. (more info about each on <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/mg/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">State MG website</span></a>)</p>
<p><strong>Registration fee is $35</strong><strong>.</strong> Includes the two speakers, luncheon and tours. You must coordinate travel to each tour location through carpooling or personal vehicle. Plenty of free parking available at the I Hotel. Some tour locations require metered parking. Click for a <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/i+hotel+champaign+il+phone+number/@40.0936143,-88.3074015,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x880cd728e3feb9c9:0x23d1b0ed6de4e24e!2m2!1d-88.2373616!2d40.0936354" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">map to the I Hotel</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Hotel rooms</strong> are available at conference location at <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://stayatthei.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">I Hotel </span></a> 217.819.5000 Special rates available until August 5.</p>
<p><strong>Registration closes August 11, 2016. Sorry no late registrations will be accepted. Please note: as you proceed to register, do not use the "Back Arrow" as this will release gremlins into the system and you may be charged multiple times! If you encounter difficulties, contact Amy Zilko</strong></p>
<p><strong><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:amyzilko@illinois.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4276aa;">amyzilko@illinois.edu</span></a> or call her: 217.333.9507. </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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>
<p>217-333-7672 </p>
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