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Strategic Plans. Develop TYN Homeowner Yard Certification – beginning today! Expand statewide media coverage Form TYN Advisory Board – March 3 rd Roll-out of new TYN modules Seek $$$ – 2010 modest expansion followed by 2011/12 more aggressive implementation.
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Strategic Plans • Develop TYN Homeowner Yard Certification – beginning today! • Expand statewide media coverage • Form TYN Advisory Board – March 3rd • Roll-out of new TYN modules • Seek $$$ – 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