SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host a Master Gardener Retreat from June 26-27, 2025, at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
This event is only for South Dakota and North Dakota Master Gardeners. This will be a fun way to gather with other Master Gardeners throughout North and South Dakota as well as grow your knowledge and giveto the community through volunteering!
A block of rooms has been reserved at Comfort Suites University (929 25th Avenue. Brookings, SD 57006) under "Master Gardeners." Rooms can be reserved by booking online or by calling 605-937-5867.
Schedule
Thursday, June 26
Optional Tours
- 10:00 a.m. - Lang Lab Research Fields (at the SDSU Specialty Crop Research Fields South) with Kristine Lang, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist
- 11:15 a.m. - McCrory Gardens with Sydney Trio, Education Coordinator & SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant
- 12:15 p.m. - Lunch on your own
Presentations
- 1:30 p.m. - Nutritious and Delicious Produce: Vegetable Garden Plants at McCrory Gardens, Sydney Trio, Education Coordinator & SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant
- 2:45 p.m. - Designing with Annuals, Esther McGinnis, Director of the NDSU Extension Master Gardener Program and NDSU Extension Horticulturist/Associate Professor
- 4:00 p.m. - Flower Families, Kristine Lang, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist
- 6:00 p.m. - Supper at Good Roots Farm and Gardens
Friday, June 27
- Breakfast on your own
- 8:00 a.m. - Volunteer in the Gardens at McCrory Gardens
- 11:15 a.m. - Lunch
Optional Tours
- 12:00 p.m. - Trees at McCrory Gardens with John Ball, Professor, SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist & South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Forest Health Specialist
- 1:15 p.m. - Local Foods Education Center with Sean Toporek, Assistant Professor- Specialty Crops Pathology, Director of SDSU Local Foods Education Center
Registration
The cost to attend is $90 and registration is required by June 12 using the form below. For more information, contact Sydney Trio, Education Coordinator & SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant.
