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Chippewa County
Courthouse, Room 13
711 N. Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
President’s Message
Inside this issue:
President’s Message
1
Calendar of
Events
2
Chippewa
County CVMGA
Information
2
CVMGA Meeting
Minutes
3-4
CVMGA
Committees
4
Upcoming
Events/Education
Opportunities
5
2017 CMMGA
Annual Report
5-6
Recent Events 7
CVMGA Think
Spring Brochure
8-9
Eau Claire County Winter Garden Seminar
10-11
Chippewa County Conservation Tree Order Program
12-17
Welcome to 2018 and our white Wisconsin wonderland. As Master Gardeners, I hope you appreciate the purpose and beauty of each season. What better things to consider during these cold winter months than taking time for further education, planning and thinking of Spring? Our annual Think Spring Garden Seminar is quickly approaching and members are finalizing important details. Please plan to attend and invite a friend to Think Spring on February 17th. If that date doesn’t work for you, review the many educational opportunities listed in the newsletter. With a new year comes a few changes within the CVMGA. New officers have taken their positions to serve you this year. Please get to know our 2018 slate of officers. President: Dora Wood, President Elect: Sue Crisp, Past President: Laura Kasdorf, Treasurer: Cathy Lombard, Secretary: Gail Fox. Don’t forget to review our very important list of Directors At Large Board Members. I hope to see you at Think Spring! Dora Wood CVMGA President
Calendar of Events 2018
February 17 Think Spring Seminar, Avalon Hotel and Conference Center, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 12 CBMGA Meeting, Bridgewater Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. 30 Conservation Tree Order Due April 9 CVMGA Meeting, Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 16, 6:30 p.m. 20 Tentative Pick Up of Conservation Tree Order
CHIPPEWA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER INFORMATION
2018 BOARD of DIRECTORS
President: Dora Wood
President Elect: Sue Crisp
Past President: Laura Kasdorf
Secretary: Gail Fox (2018)
Treasurer: Cathy Lombard
Membership Director: Mary Jo Fleming
Directors at Large: Shirley Blizek
Elaine Olsen
Stacey Mazur (2017)
Mary Jo Fleming (2017)
Sandy Kenner (2017)
Rosie Weber
Elections are held each November.
Newsletter Deadline
Information for the Master Gardener Newsletter is
due by the 15th of the month, for the next month’s
newsletter.
UW-Extension Office Contacts, 715-726-7950
Jerry Clark, Crops & Soils Agent, [email protected]
Heather Lubs, Administrative Assistant III, [email protected]
CVMGA Committees
Pollinator Garden: Mary Jo Fleming [email protected] Think Spring Seminar: Laura Kasdorf [email protected] (715-726-1963) Exhibits/Activities: Mary Jo Fleming Linda Stockinger [email protected] Programming: Laura Kasdorf Bluebird Trail: Mary Jo Fleming
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Chippewa Valley Master Gardeners Association
Page 2 January/February 2018
Page 3 January/February 2018
Meeting Minutes
Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Meeting Minutes November 13, 2017 - 6:30PM Chippewa County Courthouse
In attendance: Sharon Bergstad; Sandy Kenner; Shirley Blizek; Rosie Weber; Peggy Sprague; Elaine Olson; Sue Crisp; Cathy Lombard; Stacy Bucheger-Mazur; Mary Jo Fleming; Laura Kasdorf; Dora Wood; Jerry Clark; and Gail Fox. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Laura Kasdorf at 6:43 PM. Minutes: Peggy Sprague made a motion to ap-prove the minutes of the October meeting. The mo-tion was seconded by Sue Crisp and was passed unanimously without changes. Treasurer’s Report: Shirley Blizek reported the current balance of accounts at $16,855.27. Officer and Committee Reports:
a. President comments: Laura reviewed the four
goals established in 2011 for the CVMGA and handed out her annual report to the group demonstrating for all how our projects align very well with our goals. She congratulated and thanked everyone for all of their work this year and the contributions made that have a direct positive impact on our community and the envi-ronment. Jerry Clark handed out a copy of his annual report submitted to the state which high-lighted our significant projects, activities, and volunteer service for the year. b. Grant Projects -- Dora updated the group
regarding the Chippewa Falls Senior Center “Winter Porch Pot” Class. There were 18 participants and Sue, Rosie, Shirley and Do-ra helped the participants make beautiful Porch Pots for their homes. Two extra porch pots were made for the Senior Center as a Thank You for hosting. Dora thanked every-one for their assistance in making this pro-ject a very successful event.
c. WIMGA –Cathy reported on the 2017 WIM-GA “Autumn on the Prairie” Conference she attended in West Bend, WI. One of the most interesting and useful presentations she saw addressed some of the tools and the body
mechanics of “Adaptive Gardening”. She also reported on the upcoming WIMGA 2018 Conference, “Autumn at the River” at the Lismore on September 21-22, 2018 in Eau Claire. Our group will be involved with raf-fles for the 2-day event. More information about the conference can be found at: www.wimgaconferences.com .
d. Newsletter – submissions always welcome – January/February issue to be worked on. Please send information directly to Heather marked clearly for inclusion in the newslet-ter.
e. Programs/Meetings December 2
nd—Evergreen Centerpiece
Workshop at the Avalon. 8AM breakfast; 9AM -12 workshop. Bring your own con-tainer/vase.
Laura presented a schedule of programs for 2018. The group worked together to fill in all of the dates and a full slate of pro-grams for 2018 is in place.
January 8 - Sandy Kenner will make a presentation about Beekeeping at our 6:30PM meeting at the Courthouse.
f. Think Spring—February 17th –Avalon. Mary Jo and Sharon worked to find our speakers and will be following up with them and get-ting the details of the presentations for the brochure. Sandy has worked on the menu choices and the group made a decision on the lunch to be served. Dora will be calling and following up to secure vendors. The bro-chure and posters will be worked on with Heather in the near future. Shirley will give Heather the mailing/email lists for sending out the brochure.
(continued on next page)
CVMGA Committees
Master Gardeners Association has a variety of committees our volunteers can participate in. Please see the descriptions below and contact the committee lead if you are interested in helping. Pollinator Garden Committee: Help plant, label, and manage the native plant pollinator garden at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Think Spring Committee 2018: Help organize venue, speakers, and vendors for 2018.
Exhibits/Activities Committees: Keep our mas-ter gardener exhibits up to date and work on activi-ties that we can use at venues such as fairs and other events where we are invited to display what we do. Program Committee: Work with the board to set up programs and activities for CVMGA members. Bluebird Committee: Organize a schedule for the nesting season and plan work parties to clean and repair boxes on the Old Abe Bluebird Trail.
January/February 2018 Page 4 Meeting Minutes (cont’d)
Unfinished Business: none New Business:
a. Treasurer and President Elect positions are
open for election. Sue Crisp has indicated her interest in becoming our new President Elect. Cathy Lombard has indicated her interest in be-coming our new Treasurer. With no other nomi-nees coming forward, Sharon Bergstad made a motion to accept the slate of officers as present-ed and Sandy Kenner seconded the motion. The motion passed. Laura Kasdorf will become our Past President, President Elect Dora Wood will become our President; Sue Crisp will become our President Elect; Cathy Lombard will become our Treasurer; and Gail Fox will remain as our Secretary. Our Board Members-at-Large will be: Shirley Blizek; Sharon Bergstad; Sandy Kenner; Mary Jo Fleming; Elaine Olsen; Stacy Bucheger-Mazur; and Rosie Weber. Thank you and wel-come to our new and returning members of the Board. Laura Kasdorf will hold a meeting in De-cember for all of the Board to get together and become familiar with our roles and the timeline of activities to fulfill our goals.
b. The 2018 Budget was presented by Shirley Blizek. After discussion and some adjustments, Sandy Kenner moved to approve the budget with the changes, seconded by Sharon Bergstad.
c. Laptop for projector needs updating. Mary Jo
will go to Krista Computers (where the computer was purchased) to get feedback and assess the need to replace it. She will bring along the pro-
jector to explain how the computer and projector are being used together for the best advice go-ing forward. Our computer and projector are cur-rently used by not only our group, but also the Lake Wissota Garden Club, and the Lake Asso-ciation. This makes it possible to ask the other two groups to contribute towards the purchase of new equipment when it is needed. Mary Jo will report her findings back to the Board at the January meeting.
d. A concern came forward about the registration fees vs the increased cost of “Think Spring”. Sue Crisp made a motion to increase the cost of “Think Spring” registration from $25.00 (early bird) and $30.00 (after February 7th) to a new fee of $30.00 (early bird- before Feb 7
th) and
$35.00 (after February 7th and at the door). Sha-ron Bergstad seconded the motion and the mo-tion passed.
e. Executive Committee Meeting to outline timeline
of duties of officers. Laura Kasdorf will hold a meeting in December for all of the Board to get together and become familiar with our roles and the timeline of activities to fulfill our goals.
Around the Room: Thank you to all attending our Annual Meeting tonight! Meeting Adjourned: Laura Kasdorf adjourned the meeting at 8:34PM. Respectfully submitted, Gail Fox
January/February 2018 Page 5
Upcoming Events/Education Opportunities
Eau Claire Master Gardeners Winter Garden Seminar on February 3, 2018 at Chippewa Valley Technical College, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Brochure can be found in this newsletter. Lake Wissota Garden Club hosting “A Kinder, Friend-lier Garden” by Mary Jo Fleming on February 8, 2018 at the Lafayette Town Hall. Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo, February 9-11, 2018 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. Dunn County Master Gardener Gardening Seminar on March 3, 2018 at the Dunn County Community Services Building, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Wissota Garden Club hosting “Foraging for Wild Edibles” by Jim Schweibert on March 6, 2018 at the Lafayette Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Grafting Workshop on Saturday, March 10 at Al-brecht’s Nursery. Call 715-723-8001 for more infor-mation, costs, or to register. Hands on Pruning workshop on Saturday, March 24th at Albrecht’s Nursery. Call 715-723-8001 for details, and to register. $40 WIMGA Autumn at the River Conference at the Lis-more Hotel in Eau Claire, September 21-22, 2018. Event hosted by the St. Croix, Eau Claire, Dunn, Chippewa and Barron County Master Gardener Asso-ciations.
2017 Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Annual Report In 2011, the CVGA board met to set goals for the organization that would align with the stated purpose de-fined in the by-laws of the organization. They did a great job. ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE -The purpose of this organization shall be to educate and promote environmental stewardship in collaboration with UW Extension by developing an appreciation for and understanding of horti-cultural practices for all Master Gardener Volunteers and residents of the Chippewa Valley and the Western District of Wisconsin without the inclusion of any purpose or intention of carrying on any business, trade, avo-cation or profession for profit. The educational purpose shall fall within the specified guidelines of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The four goals established in 2011 and how we met them in 2017: Encourage CVMGA (volunteers) to be active in the Association and become involved in a variety of volunteer opportunities. Communication through newsletter and email updates to all certified Master Gardeners of meeting dates
and project participation possibilities. Contact made with new Master Gardener interns with introduction to CVMGA program. Opportunities for individual volunteering in the community promoted to Master Gardeners. Grant application process established for Master Gardeners to pursue one time projects with financial
support of CVMGA. Recognition of project participation and achievements. December and August social/creative events for members. Appointed local rep to WIMGA and committee volunteers for 2018 Eau Claire based WIMGA conference.
January/February 2018 Page 6
2017 Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Annual Report (cont’d) Provide research based educational opportunities for members and area residents. Think Spring Garden Seminar sponsored by Master Gardeners for Master Gardeners and the public fea-
tures 9 topics by 8 speakers. Make CVMGA volunteers aware of educational seminars hosted by other MG groups at regional and state
level, and by other local gardening clubs. Supported grant projects by members – Lake Wissota State Park pollinator garden and evergreen work-
shop at Senior Center in 2017. Master Gardener speakers present to local groups on request. Participation in Outdoor Edventure. Informational signage and plant labeling at NWSF pollinator garden with displays, lectures, and hands-on
demonstrations during fair week. Promote environmental stewardship by advocating the use of sustainable horticultural practices. Native plant education – Fair booth, LWSP and NWSF pollinator gardens. Bluebird Trail MG speakers presenting to local groups on request. Emphasis on these topics at Think Spring Seminar. Participation in and promotion of Chippewa County Land Conservation tree sale. Support of community gardens in the county with emphasis on IPM practices Support UW-Extension by sharing our skills with the public. Master Gardener Volunteer presentations at Think Spring and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and to
other groups as requested. Topics in 2017 included: straw bale gardening, backyard wildlife, preserving produce, evergreen centerpiece design, amazing monarchs, common garden pests, monarch waystations, beekeeping, and favorite garden tool show and tell by all members.
Display board and booth promoting CVMGA at Think Spring and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair along with costumed ambassadors promoting the pollinator message.
Bloomer Library summer gardening program Newspaper articles written by Master Gardeners for Chippewa Herald and Volume One Magazine. Facebook page. Thank you to all Master Gardeners who contributed to helping the association meet these goals in 2017. The hundreds of volunteer hours we collectively report each year reflect the commitment of our group toward making CVMGA an organization that has a real impact on the community’s understanding of horticul-tural and environmental issues. The education we provide enables us all to be better stewards of our environ-ment. Laura Kasdorf, CVMGA Past President
Recent Events
January/February 2018 Page 7
On Thursday, November 9th the Chippewa Falls Senior Center hosted a Winter Porch Pot class. There were 18 participants with a total of 24 porch pots being completed. Master Gardener Volunteers: Rosie Weber, Sue Crisp, Shirley Blizek and Dora Wood assisted participants in creating their porch pots. A special thank you to Shirley and Rose Brandt for making custom bows. A Q & A, along with identification of the types of pine, spruce, cedar, dogwood, hydrangea, cones, and embellishments used was part of the educational component. A fun and productive time was had by all involved. Expenses of ($195) included: sand to fill the pots, ribbon, and embellishments. All of the
evergreens, cones, dogwood, hydrangeas, most of the pots, and more were donated by Master Gardener Volunteers. Thank you for the Chippewa Valley Mas-ter Gardener Grant to offset the costs of this project for the seniors who partic-ipated. They were thrilled with making a beautiful pot at a exceptionally low cost. The mini-mal fee ($10.00) charged was all giv-en to the Chippewa Fall Senior Center. Dora Wood, Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Volunteer, Winter Porch Pot Coordinator
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop A number of CVMGV’s met on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Bridgewater Restaurant to make evergreen table toppers. Under the direction of CVMGV Shirley
Blizek, Master Gardener had a great time and made some awesome creations.
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wa
nte
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ors
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me
rald
As
h B
ore
rs
& O
the
r In
vasi
ve P
es
ts
PJ
Lie
sch
P
J is
an
E
xten
sion
en
tom
olog
ist
and
dire
ctor
of
the
UW
Ins
ect
Dia
gnos
tic L
ab.
He
is a
re
gula
r gu
est
on W
isco
nsin
P
ublic
R
adio
an
d
is
invo
lved
with
the
WI-
Firs
t D
etec
tor
Net
wor
k. H
e ha
s a
blog
ab
out
inse
cts
(labs
.rus
sell.
wis
c.ed
u/
inse
ctla
b/bl
og)
and
is
on
T
witt
er
@W
iBug
Guy
. E
mer
ald
Ash
Bor
ers
can
sign
ifica
ntly
cha
nge
our
land
scap
e ov
er
the
ne
xt
deca
des,
an
d ot
her
new
com
ers
to
the
stat
e al
so
pose
si
gnifi
cant
co
ncer
ns.
PJ
will
re
view
ba
sic
biol
ogy
of
thes
e sp
ecie
s an
d th
eir
man
agem
ent.
Su
cce
ssfu
lly
Gro
win
g &
Mai
nta
inin
g O
rch
ids
Mar
y S
tew
art
M
ary
Ste
war
t w
ho
ow
ns
Go
ing
to
Pot
O
rchi
ds i
n N
eena
h, W
isco
nsin
has
bee
n gr
owin
g or
chid
s fo
r 30
ye
ars.
S
he
sha
res
her
pass
ion
thro
ugh
sem
inar
s,
wor
ksho
ps,
and
trun
k sh
ows.
T
his
livel
y,
educ
atio
nal
sess
ion
will
sh
are
the
secr
ets
for
succ
essf
ully
gr
owin
g
and
bloo
min
g or
chid
s.
Sp
lit
Lo
g S
uc
cule
nt
Ga
rden
Wo
rks
ho
p
F
aye
Rys
zkie
wic
z
F
aye
is
the
ow
ner
of
Fry
szki
’s
Cou
ntr
y G
arde
ns,
a l
ong-
time
vend
or a
t T
hink
Spr
ing,
and
an
au
tho
rity
on s
uccu
lent
s. A
Spl
it Lo
g S
uccu
len
t G
arde
n h
as r
oom
for
a va
riety
of
succ
ulen
ts p
lant
ed
in
the
log.
T
he
proj
ect
will
be
em
belli
shed
w
ith
mos
s an
d a
choi
ce o
f m
inia
ture
s.
A s
ampl
e w
ill b
e po
sted
at
the
Ext
ensi
on w
ebsi
te.
The
cos
t of
the
w
orks
hop
is
$25.
00 p
ayab
le b
y se
para
te c
heck
to
CV
MG
A.
Ch
em
ica
l S
afe
ty f
or
the
Ga
rde
n
Ji
m B
eard
sle
y
The
ses
sion
is
a gu
ide
to k
eepi
ng g
arde
ners
saf
e w
hen
han
dlin
g c
hem
ical
s in
the
gar
den
or
arou
nd
the
hom
e.
Spea
kers
Con
tinue
d D
rew
Kai
ser—
Bee
keep
ing
has
gain
ed p
opul
arity
in th
e E
au
Cla
ire a
rea.
Dre
w,
owne
r of
Kas
iers
on B
ee C
ompa
ny,
will
disc
uss
star
ting
and
mai
ntai
ning
be
e co
loni
es
in
the
Chi
ppew
a Va
lley.
Mat
t St
uden
mai
er—
The
5 ar
boris
t who
wor
k fo
r th
e C
ity o
f E
au C
laire
For
estry
Dep
artm
ent
man
age
35,0
00 b
oule
vard
tre
es a
nd 1
0,00
0+ o
pen
spac
e tre
es.
Mat
t w
ill d
iscu
ss t
he
refo
rest
atio
n o
f E
au C
laire
afte
r th
e lu
mbe
r bo
om,
the
adve
nt
of
Dut
ch
Elm
D
isea
se,
the
repl
antin
g of
a
mon
ocul
ture
,
and
the
inev
itabl
e pr
oble
ms
of th
ese
actio
ns.
Mat
t w
ill e
xpla
in h
ow d
iver
sific
atio
n is
the
key
to
the
futu
re
resi
lienc
e of
loca
l tre
es.
Ada
m W
ehlin
g—E
xplo
re th
e di
ffere
nt b
enef
its o
f sol
ar, w
ind
and
geot
herm
al e
nerg
y. A
dam
will
als
o di
scus
s th
e be
st
syst
em f
or a
var
iety
of
situ
atio
ns,
the
poss
ible
cos
ts,
and
Wis
cons
in p
rogr
ams
for c
ost s
harin
g.
Patty
Mar
ten—
In t
his
clas
s yo
u w
ill l
earn
abo
ut t
he n
ew
shru
bs,
annu
als,
an
d tre
es
that
w
ill
be
mak
ing
thei
r ap
pear
ance
in 2
018.
We
will
all
abou
t the
pro
s an
d co
ns o
f gr
owin
g th
ese
new
bea
utie
s.
Plu
s a
few
tip
s an
d tri
cks
to
gard
enin
g.
Erin
LaF
aive
—Th
is w
orks
hop
allo
ws
parti
cipa
nts
to m
ake
thei
r ow
n he
rb b
lend
for
tis
anes
(her
bal t
ea)
with
inst
ruct
ion
from
her
balis
t E
rin L
aFai
ve.
Erin
als
o pr
ovid
es i
nfor
mat
ion
abou
t eac
h he
rb re
fere
nced
from
folk
lore
use
and
rese
arch
.
Febr
uary
3, 2
018
Chi
ppew
a Va
lley
Tech
nica
l C
olle
ge,
620
Wes
t Cla
irem
ont A
ve.
Eau
Cla
ire, W
I
Hos
ted
by th
e Ea
u C
laire
A
rea
Mas
ter G
arde
ner
Ass
ocia
tion
and
Ea
u C
laire
Cou
nty
UW
-EX
Que
stio
ns?
Erin
LaF
aive
71
5-83
9-47
12
Ret
urn
Paym
ent t
o:
Eau
Cla
ire C
ount
y U
WEX
A
ttn: W
GS
22
7 1s
t St.
Wes
t A
ltoon
a, W
I 547
20
Sem
inar
atte
ndee
s sh
ould
par
k in
Stu
dent
Lot
P3
and
cros
s th
e fo
ot b
ridge
to th
e m
ain
build
ing
(4a)
.Se
min
ar is
in R
oom
103
, (C
onfe
renc
e C
ente
r)
Rea
dy, S
et, G
row
…
2018
Win
ter G
arde
n Se
min
ar
Hea
ther
Hol
m—
Key
note
Spe
aker
Pre
sent
atio
n: L
earn
ab
out
the
habi
tat
and
food
re
quire
men
ts
of
bird
s an
d po
llina
tors
, and
wha
t nat
ive
trees
and
shr
ubs
prov
ide
thes
e re
sour
ces.
Bre
akou
t S
essi
on:
Hea
ther
H
olm
w
ill
expl
ain
the
impo
rtanc
e of
ins
ect
and
bees
res
pons
ible
for
pol
linat
ing
the
frui
t an
d ve
geta
ble
gard
ens
in
resi
dent
ial
and
com
mer
cial
land
scap
es.
Hea
ther
will
als
o di
scus
s in
det
ail
the
gene
ra o
f be
es r
espo
nsib
le f
or t
he m
ajor
ity o
f th
e po
llina
tion
and
the
addi
tiona
l fo
rage
(flow
erin
g pl
ants
) ne
eded
to e
nsur
e th
e “fl
ower
buf
fet”
is a
lway
s op
en—
even
w
hen
plan
ts a
re n
ot in
flow
er.
Inse
cts
attra
cted
to b
enef
icia
l na
tive
plan
ts a
nd h
ow th
ey re
duce
pes
ts in
you
r gar
den
will
al
so b
e co
vere
d.
Elle
n Te
rwill
iger
: Do
you
love
cho
cola
te?
The
n th
is is
the
pres
enta
tion
for
you.
E
llen
love
s it
so m
uch
that
she
tra
vele
d to
Cos
ta R
ica
with
hus
band
, S
teve
, to
sta
y at
an
orga
nic
caca
o pl
anta
tion.
She
lear
ned
how
cac
ao is
gro
wn
and
proc
esse
d.
Whi
le n
ot a
n ex
pert,
Elle
n w
ould
lik
e to
sh
are
a lit
tle o
f wha
t she
lear
ned
abou
t cho
cola
te a
nd g
ive
you
a ch
ance
to ta
ste
a bi
t too
.
Rac
hel
Har
t-Brin
son:
W
heth
er y
ou w
ould
like
to
star
t a
com
mun
ity o
r nei
ghbo
rhoo
d ga
rden
or y
ou w
ant t
o he
ar th
e st
ory
of E
au C
laire
’s S
outh
side
Nei
ghbo
rhoo
d G
arde
n, th
is
pres
enta
tion
is fo
r you
. R
ache
l will
cov
er th
e pr
oces
s of
the
gard
en’s
app
rova
l, pl
anni
ng,
and
impl
emen
tatio
n.
Als
o sh
ared
w
ill
be
the
less
ons
lear
ned,
st
rugg
les,
an
d su
cces
ses
of h
er n
eigh
borh
ood
gard
en.
Ker
ri K
iern
an:
Joi
n M
aste
r H
erba
list
Ker
ri K
iern
an a
nd
beco
me
fam
iliar
with
usi
ng a
nd g
row
ing
med
icin
al p
lant
s su
ch a
s ch
amom
ile, c
alen
dula
, hol
y ba
sil,
sage
and
yar
row
! K
erri
will
focu
s on
gro
win
g, h
arve
stin
g, a
nd u
tiliz
ing
5 th
ese
med
icin
al h
erbs
. Th
ey a
re e
asy
to g
row
and
are
use
ful i
n a
varie
ty o
f he
rbal
rem
edie
s in
clud
ing
teas
, tin
ctur
es,
and
salv
es.
How
to p
repa
re th
ese
rem
edie
s w
ill
be
disc
usse
d an
d in
clud
es
deta
iled
hand
outs
to m
ake
thes
e na
tura
l rem
edie
s at
hom
e. K
erri’
s ho
meg
row
n he
rbal
tea
will
be
ser
ved
in c
lass
!
8 A
M R
egis
trat
ion
8:45
AM
Wel
com
e an
d O
peni
ng R
emar
ks
9 A
M K
eyno
te S
peak
er—
Hea
ther
Hol
m:
Sel
ectin
g
N
ativ
e Tr
ees
and
Shr
ubs
that
Sup
port
B
irds
and
Pol
linat
ors.
10 A
M B
reak
– C
heck
Out
Ven
dors
10:3
0 A
M B
reak
out S
essi
on
H
eath
er H
olm
:
Attr
actin
g
Bee
s an
d
Ben
efic
ial i
nsec
ts to
You
r Fru
it an
d
Vege
tabl
e G
arde
ns
El
len
Terw
illig
er:
Cac
ao in
Cos
ta R
ica
R
ache
l Har
t-Brin
son:
Sta
rting
a C
omm
unity
Gar
den:
Les
sons
Fro
m th
e S
outh
side
Nei
ghbo
rhoo
d G
arde
n
11:3
0 A
M L
unch
– C
heck
Out
Ven
dors
12:4
5pm
Bre
akou
t Ses
sion
#2
Ker
ri K
iern
an:
Five
Her
bs to
Mas
ter a
t Hom
e!
Dre
w K
aise
r: A
n O
verv
iew
of B
eeke
epin
g in
th
e C
hipp
ewa
Valle
y M
att S
taud
enm
aier
: E
au C
laire
’s T
rees
—P
ast,
P
rese
nt, a
nd F
utur
e?
1:45
PM
Bre
ak –
Che
ck O
ut V
endo
rs
2:15
PM
Bre
akou
t Ses
sion
A
dam
Weh
ling:
E
xplo
ring
Ren
ewab
le E
nerg
y
Patty
Mar
ten:
New
Pla
nt T
rend
s fo
r 201
8
Erin
LaF
aive
: H
erba
l Tea
Mak
ing
Wor
ksho
p
3:15
PM
End
of S
emin
ar
Sche
dule
R
egis
trat
ion
Nam
e: _
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ress
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Cos
t: $3
5.00
pos
tmar
ked
by J
anua
ry 2
2, 2
018.
The
fee
will
be $
40.0
0 th
erea
fter a
nd a
t the
doo
r. Fe
e in
clud
es lu
nch
and
2 sn
ack
brea
ks.
Add
$15
if y
ou a
re s
igni
ng u
p fo
r the
Tea
Wor
ksho
p.
Cho
ose
1 br
eako
ut s
essi
on p
er s
ectio
n
Bre
akou
t Ses
sion
#1
__
A.H
eath
er H
olm
: A
ttrac
ting
Bee
s an
d In
sect
s to
Yo
ur G
arde
ns
__
B.
Elle
n Te
rwill
iger
: C
acao
in C
osta
Ric
a
__
C.
Rac
hel H
art-B
rinso
n: D
evel
opin
g C
omm
unity
G
arde
ns
Bre
akou
t Ses
sion
#2
__
D. K
erri
Kie
ran:
Fiv
e H
erbs
to M
aste
r at H
ome
__
E.
Dre
w K
aise
r: B
eeke
epin
g in
the
Chi
ppew
a
Valle
y
__F.
Mat
t Sta
uden
mai
er:
Eau
Cla
ire’s
Tre
es—
P
ast,
Pre
sent
and
Fut
ure?
Bre
akou
t Ses
sion
#3
__
G. A
dam
Weh
ling:
Exp
lorin
g R
enew
able
Ene
rgy
__
H.
Pat
ty M
arte
n: N
ew P
lant
Tre
nds
for 2
018
__
I. E
rin L
aFai
ve:
Tea
Mak
ing
Wor
ksho
p
(W
orks
hop
is a
n ex
tra $
15)
Che
cks
paya
ble
to: E
CA
MG
R
etur
n Pa
ymen
t to:
Ea
u C
laire
Cou
nty
UW
EX/A
ttn: W
GS
227
1st S
t. W
est,
Alto
ona,
WI 5
4720
O
nlin
e Pa
ymen
t is
avai
labl
e at
: pa
yloc
algo
v.co
m/E
auC
laire
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EX
N
OTE
: Pl
ease
em
ail E
rin.L
aFai
ve@
co.e
au-c
laire
.wi.u
s w
ith y
our
brea
kout
cho
ices
!
Spea
kers
CHIPPEWA COUNTY CONSERVATION TREE ORDER PROGRAM
The Chippewa County Dept. of Land Conservation & Forest Management is sponsoring a Conservation Tree Program to encourage tree planting. A mixture of
conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs are available for purchase as 1-3 year old bare root tree and shrub seedlings.
They are available in multiples of 10, sorted by the same tree or shrub species, with a minimum order of 10 seedlings and a maximum order of 300 seedlings.
The deadline to submit your order is March 30, 2018 with pick up tentatively
scheduled for Friday April 20, 2018 at the Northern WI Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls.
Tree and shrub descriptions, program guidelines, and the order form can be found on the Chippewa County website, under Land Conservation & Forest
Management, http://co.chippewa.wi.us/government/land-conservation-forest-
management (click on Conservation Tree Program) or are available at the LCFM
office. For more information, call Lisa at 715-720-3643.
All proceeds will be distributed to local
youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and
leadership training.
Chippewa County Dept of Land Conservation and Forest Management
Conservation Tree Program Guidelines
All tree or shrub species must be ordered in lots of 10 for each species with a minimum order of 1 lot. If this is too many for you, split it with a friend.
These are 1-3 year old bare root tree and shrub seedlings.
A maximum of 30 lots (300 total tree & shrub seedlings) per order.
Orders are taken through March 30, 2018. Orders postmarked after March 30, 2018 will not be accepted.
Payment in full must be received with your order or it will not be processed.
Make check payable to: Chippewa County Treasurer and mail to: Chippewa Co. LCFM, 711 N. Bridge St., Room 11, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Please inspect your order at pick up. If you find an item missing, you must notify us immediately.
Orders not picked up on the designated date will be donated to a non-profit conservation organization and NO REFUND will be issued.
There is no guarantee/warranty on any tree survival. To minimize loss, follow proper planting and care instructions provided to you at the time of pick up.
Pending cooperation from Mother Nature, tree order pick up is tentatively set for Friday April 20, 2018 at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. Final confirmation, along with pick up instructions, will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to pick up.
If you have questions, contact Lisa at the Dept. of Land Conservation & Forest Management, 715-720-3643.
All proceeds will be distributed to local youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and leadership training.
TREE AND SHRUB DESCRIPTIONS
ILLUSTRATIONS COMMON NAME
CHARACTERISTICS
Red Pine
Fast growing, large tree grows best in sandy well drained acidic soils and full sun. Good for pulpwood and timber.
White Pine
Fast growing, large tree grows best in moist sandy loam soils, with full to partial sun. Native 5 needle pine that is used for timber, Christmas trees, windbreaks, wildlife habitat or as an ornamental.
White Spruce
Medium to large tree grows well on heavy moist soils with partial shade to full sun. Good for pulpwood, windbreaks, visual screens, and makes dense winter wildlife cover.
Balsam Fir
Slow growing, small to medium size tree, shade to full sun. Dense winter wildlife cover and a very popular Christmas tree.
Red Maple
Fast growing, large tree that will tolerate poorly drained soils. Reproduces from stump sprouts and seed. Red to yellow leaves in the fall.
Sugar Maple
Fast growing, medium-large size tree. Referred to as the ‘hard maple’, valued for it’s syrup and stunning fall color.
Red Oak
Fast growing, large tree grows best on moist to well drained loamy soils with full sun. Reproduces from stump sprouts and seed. Prized for its lumber, firewood and preferred by wildlife.
White Oak
Large majestic form, valued for its water/rot proof lumber, oak wilt resistant as it will wall off the disease. Excellent acorn production, preferred by wildlife because it lacks the tannins found in acorns of the black oak family. Medium growth, 80 ft tall.
White Birch
Medium size tree grows on moist to moderately drained soils with full sun. Bright white bark peels in papery layers. Reproduces from stump sprouts or seed. Used for ornamental plantings, firewood, pulpwood and lumber.
Hybrid Poplar
This is not the short lived poplar of the past. Disease resistance and very vigorous. Grow your own firewood. Pyramid Shaped, growth, up to 8-10 ft. per year, reaching 60-120 ft.
American Plum
6’ to 15’ small tree found on rich moist sites in full sun. Some twigs have spines. Will grow into thick patches. Yellow to purple 1 inch diameter fruit is edible. Good wildlife cover and food. Plant together in a clump.
Nannyberry
Open shrub to small tree. Creamy white bloom clusters in spring yield a plethora of food for wildlife in the fall. Tolerates drought and shade, does well on most soil types. Fast growth and grows to about 20 feet.
Highbush Cranberry
3’ to 8’ shrub tolerant of varied soil types. Likes full sun but will tolerate some shade. White flowers in June produce soft red fruit that is persistent through winter. Used by birds and other wildlife. Plant together in a clump.
Red Osier Dogwood
3’ to 10’ shrub which grows best in moist sites in full sun. Red branches and stems prominent in winter. Cream colored flowers are followed by white berries ripening in the fall. Good wildlife food and cover. Plant together in a clump.
Serviceberry
5’ to 10’ shrub with fast growth. Masses of white, early spring flowers emerge before any trees leaf out, edible purple/red fruit in mid-summer, then bright yellow to red foliage in fall. A small shrubby specimen tree, does well in the shade, fruit production best in full sun.
Chippewa County Conservation Tree Order Form
Spring 2018
Maximum Order 30 Lots (300 total tree & shrub seedlings) Minimum Order 1 lot (10 of the same tree or shrub seedlings)
Conifers Height
(inches) Lot Size
Price/Lot # of Lots Cost
Red Pine 4-7” 10 $5.00
White Pine 4-7” 10 $5.00
White Spruce 9-15” 10 $5.00
Balsam Fir 8-14” 10 $10.00
Hardwoods
Red Maple 12-18” 10 $10.00
Sugar Maple 12-18” 10 $15.00
Red Oak 4-16” 10 $15.00
White Oak 8-18” 10 $15.00
White Birch 12-18” 10 $15.00
Hybrid Poplar 24-72” 10 $25.00
Shrubs
American Plum 12-18” 10 $15.00
Highbush Cranberry 6-12” 10 $15.00
Red Osier Dogwood 12-18” 10 $10.00
Nannyberry 12-18” 10 $20.00
Serviceberry 5-10” 10 $15.00
All proceeds will be distributed to local youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and leadership training.
Orders Are Due by March 30, 2018 Amount Due $ _________________
For more information go to: http://www.co.chippewa.wi.us and search Tree Program or call Lisa at 715-720-3643
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Return this form along with your full payment with Check made payable to: Chippewa County Treasurer mail to: Chippewa Co. LCFM 711 N. Bridge St. Room 11 Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
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CK#____________ Amount $_______________
Date: ___________ Total Trees Ordered ________
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