2024 Garden Symposium

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK (April 9, 2024) -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program is excited to announce the 2024 GARDEN SYMPOSIUM.

Garden Enthusiasts Unite: Garden Symposium to Learn, Inspire and Grow

The eagerly anticipated Garden Symposium is promising to bring together gardening enthusiasts, experts, and novices alike for a day of inspiration, learning, and community building. This year's symposium will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Jackson Building, 241 James St Jamestown, NY. It will be offering a diverse range of workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities for attendees.

The Garden Symposium is a great event for gardening enthusiasts who are eager to deepen their knowledge and passion for gardening. This year's event will feature two exciting keynote speakers and topics, covering a wide array of gardening-related themes.

1. Betsy Burgeson, Supervisor of Gardens and Landscapes, Chautauqua Institution
2. Andrew Johnson, PE, CPESC *Professional Engineer, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
3. Presentations by BioDome Project
4. Master Gardeners presentations of growing mushrooms, vegetable gardening, composting, and much more. In addition to the informative presentations and workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow garden enthusiasts.

Admission is $30 or $20 for Master Gardeners from any county. Lunch will be available for an additional $11. Tickets are available at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bw5oAQNx5OJcqZU or for more information visit https://chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/gardening, email chautauquamg@cornell.edu , or call 716-664-9502 Ext. 224.

All proceeds directly support Master Gardener horticulture outreach and programming in Chautauqua County. Don't miss this opportunity to join fellow garden enthusiasts for a day of inspiration and learning!

The Master Gardener Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at https://chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Last updated April 9, 2024