Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to Friday, June 03, 2011

The next UC Master Gardener Conference will be in 2014, is your county MG program interested in hosting the next conference? Click here for details: 2014 Bidding Process

Conference Theme: Rooting for our Future - More Lessons in Sustainability

The gardens at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel

Welcome to the 2011 University of California Master Gardener Conference, hosted by the Sonoma County Master Gardeners. The venue for this year's conference is the botanically stunning Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, located in Santa Rosa's historic Railroad Square. Railroad Square has innumerable shops and restaurants to explore, all within easy walking distance from the Hyatt. On this website you will find conference and tour schedules, hotel information, Search for Excellence guides and much more to further enhance your experience at the conference.

Download the conference program here: Master Gardener Conference Program
View the floor plan of the Hyatt here, showing classroom locations: Hyatt Map

Conference Attendee Spotlight

Alicia Molina has been a Master Gardener since 2004 in Monterey/Santa Cruz Counties. Did you know? Alicia has served on both the 2008 and 2011 California Conference planning committees...

UC Master Gardener Lucy is ready to greet you at the Hyatt entrance

Conference Updates

The Winners for Search for Excellence (SFE) have been announced. Marin County's Water Works Program has won first place, view second, third and runner ups on the SFE page!

Commemorative Shirts can no longer be ordered online, however there will be long sleeve Khaki Master Gardener Logo shirts available to purchase at the conference MarketPlace for $26.00.
Commemorative Conference Shirt