Schedule
The 2023 UC Master Gardener Conference will be offering offered a wide variety of session topics to keep attendees inspired and engaged. Feedback from the previous conference and suggestions you provided via surveys, phone calls and committees will shape this the sessions, speakers and schedule.
Monday, October 2
All Day
10 AM-6 PM
Local Tours and Sightseeing (optional, not arranged through the conference)
Drop-off Marketplace/Search for Excellence Posters
Locations Vary
Cedar House/Alumni Room
Tuesday, October 3
7:30-9 AM
8 AM-5 PM
All day
12-1:30 PM
TBD
TBD
6-7:30 PM
8:30 -9:30 PM
Breakfast
Conference Check-In
Drop-off: Marketplace/Search for Excellence Posters
All-day & Half-day Tours
Lunch: Bagged Lunch/Sandwich Bar
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Daytime Hands-on Activities
Dinner: Italian Dinner Buffet
Granhall & Patio
Cedar House
TBD
Granhall & Patio
Tent
Big Pine, Alder, Outdoors
Granhall & Patio
TBD
Wednesday, October 4
7:30-9 AM
9-10 AM
10 AM-12 PM
12-1:30 PM
1:30-3:30 PM
5:30-6:30 PM
6-7:30 PM
8-9:30 PM
Breakfast
Conference Check-In
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Welcome Session/Plenary
Lunch: Hot Sandwich Buffet
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Keynote Speaker
Hosted Happy Hour
Awards Banquet Dinner: French Dinner Buffet
Granhall & Patio
Cedar House
Alumni Room/Hallway
Ballroom
Granhall & Patio
Alumni Room/Hallway
Ballroom
Patio
Patio
Big Pine
Thursday, October 5
7:30-9 AM
9-10 AM
10 AM-12 PM
12-1:30 PM
1:30-3:30 PM
4-6 PM
6-7:30 PM
8:00 PM
Breakfast
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Lunch: Chopped Salad & Soup Buffet
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Afternoon Activities/Hike
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Dinner: Chicken & Tri Tip Dinner Buffet
Granhall & Patio
Alumni Room/Hallway
Ballroom
Granhall & Patio
Alumni Room/Hallway
Ballroom
Tent/Outdoors
Alumni Room/Hallway
Granhall & Patio
Cedar House Deck
Friday, October 6
7:30-9 AM
9-9:30 AM
9-11 AM
10 AM-12 PM
12:30 PM
Breakfast
Open: Marketplace/Photo Contest/Search for Excellence Posters
Closing Remarks - Award Photo Contest Winners
Marketplace Clear-out/Hands-on Activity Pick-up
Conference Adjourns
Bagged Lunch/Sandwich Bar Pick-up
Granhall & Patio
Alumni Room/Hallway
Patio
Alumni Room/Tent
Assigned Rooms TBD
Patio
