Education Conference – Master Gardener Society of Oakland County

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Gardening And All That Jazz – designing a Better World

2026 12th Annual MGSOC Education Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Oakland Center, Oakland University

2026 speakers and their topics will be:

Alan Branhagan
“Grow Native! Landscape Solutions (how native plants can solve various landscape problems)”

Carol Reese
“Just Do it!” – This funny, wise and motivational talk develops a fun, productive philosophy that guides your choices and forgives “mistakes.”

Jack Barnwell
“Landscaping Design from Northern Michigan to Southern Florida – tips and tricks for creating a functional and creative landscape space.”

Page Dickey
“A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again” based on her new book Uprooted. She will discuss reflections on happy opportunities that come when you must begin anew – in gardening or in life.