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Begin today by expanding media coverage, forming an advisory board, rolling out new modules, seeking funding, and exploring potential roles for TYN and Master Gardeners. Get involved, attend workshops, talk with experts, and advocate for local support. Create a diverse program that promotes sustainable yard care and gardening, inspires community involvement, and protects Tennessee's environment.
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Strategic Plans • Develop TYN Homeowner Yard Certification – beginning today! • Expand statewide media coverage • Form TYN Advisory Board – March 3rd • Roll-out of new TYN modules • Seek $$$ – 2010 modest expansion followed by 2011/12 more aggressive implementation
TYN & the Master GardenerPotential Roles • Serving as a TYN advocate • Assisting with workshop logistics • Assisting with training • Developing model TYN yards
TYN & Master GardenersExploring the Possibilities • Get to know • Consider attending closest TYN Workshop • Talk with others who are participating • Investigate locally • Talk with Extension Agent & Stormwater Staff • Express your MG group’s interest & support • May require advocating for local funding $$$ • Seek TYN state support • Follow-up with local Extension & Stormwater • Set up exploratory meeting…
TYN & Master GardenersAchieving New Heights • Creating a program that involves those from all walks of life and that generates an excitement and appeal about a new way of yard care & gardening! • Showing folks that green just makes good common sense – practical, saves money, is healthy for all! • Inspiring neighbors who inspire their neighbors who inspire…. • Continually developing new interactive, informative sessions – hands-on session; Web training • Creating a network of backyard green spaces that provides habitat, helps to protect our air & water, & retains the Tennessee that we love
