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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">V: Horticulture Hotline </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>CONTINUING EDUCATION</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374085?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=3"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Designing with Hostas</span></a> - Tuesday, June 20</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374086?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=4"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Tips for Safely Mixing Pets and Plants in Your Garden</span></a> - Tuesday, June 27</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374087?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=5"><span style="color: #4276aa;">4-Seasons Gardening Webinars</span></a> - Tuesday, June 27</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">During the “busy season,” April – October, the Master Gardener Office is staffed by interns and Master Gardeners. MGs answer questions on flowers, vegetables, insects, plant disease, turf, trees, landscaping, and more! Interns are required to complete 10 hours of service at the Horticulture Hotline to become certified. For more information about the Hotline, check out our YouTube video by clicking <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374088?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=6"><span style="color: #4276aa;">HERE</span></a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>To sign up to staff the Horticulture Hotline,</strong></p>
<p>1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374089?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=7"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://signup.com/go/dRaTAA</span></a><br />2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.<br />3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.</p>
<p>Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.</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;"><em><strong>Tuesday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. – Danville</strong></em></span></p>
<p>This lesson will be presented on June 20, 2017 at the Danville Public Library at 319 N Vermilion, Danville, IL from 6p-8p. There is no charge to attend, but we ask that you register so that we have an ample supply of class materials. If you have any questions, please call the Extension office at 217-442-8615.</p>
<p>Richard Schroeder will present "Designing with Hostas-The Shade-Loving, Sun Tolerant Plant". Rich is a Champaign County Master Gardener and member of the Illinois prairie Hosta Society. Rich will help you transform your empty, shady garden to a bright, lively place with the help of hostas. There are over 2,000 varieties of hostas that you can use in your garden.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374085?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=8"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register for the program</span></a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>CE: Tips for Safely Mixing Pets and Plants in Your Garden</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Tuesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. – Champaign</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Dr. Micheal Biehl, DVM, Ph.D., a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and a Clinical Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois will present <u>Tips for Safely Mixing Pets and Plants in Your Garden</u> June 27th at 7 pm at Extension Office Auditorium. <em>His talk will highlight potential dangers our pets face in the home garden from plants and chemicals.</em> Dr. Biehl brings a wealth of experience that includes extensive experience for the safety assessment of veterinary products, including 17 years in with Pfizer’s R&D Global Operations. Dr. Biehl currently teaches and coordinates 8 different professional veterinary and graduate student courses at the University of Illinois, primarily focusing on the toxicology discipline. In addition, he is the College Corporate Relations Liaison and the Faculty Advisor to the student-run Poisonous Plants Garden. </p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374086?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=9"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register for the program</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>The Land Connection organization sponsors the Champaign Farmers' Market every Tuesday afternoon (3:30 - 6:30) in downtown Champaign. They also sponsor what they call the "Field Day Series." Below are listed the upcoming topics, dates, and sites of their field days -- they all sound interesting for some or all Master Gardeners!</p>
<p>Heritage Livestock: June 25, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Antiquity Oaks, Cornell, IL</p>
<p>Wool Fiber and Silvopasturing: July 30, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Seven Sisters Farm, Sidney, IL</p>
<p>Champaign Cut Flower Tour: August 27, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Old Town Flowers, Cara's Garden, Delight Flower Farm</p>
<p>Fruit and Herbs: September 24, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunny Lane Aronia, Eureka, IL</p>
<p>Season Extension: October 22, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Blue Moon Farm, Urbana, IL</p>
<p>For more info: 217-840-2128 </p>
<p>Register online at: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/9374090?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=10"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://thelandconnection.org/farmers/field-days-and-workshops/women-who-farm-field-day-series</span></a> </p>
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