Speaker Series
To fulfill a mission of OzMGs, we offer educational opportunities designed to supplement programs of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
OzMG presentations are usually held at 7 p.m. CDT via Zoom on the fourth Thursdays of February, March, April, June, August, September, and October. Presenters come from all over the country and are experts in their specific field of horticulture. The presentation generally runs one hour. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Speaker Series​​
MEETINGS HELD VIA ZOOM @ 7 PM
unless noted. Link to register will be
provided closer to the event.
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​June 25 - Megan Cain,
The Creative Vegetable Gardener
“How to Extend the Gardening Season”
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August 27 - Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte
“Mini Meadows”
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Sept. 24 - Zannah Crowe, Horticulture Edu,
“What’s in a Botanical Name”
IN-PERSON MEETING
Mequon Nature Preserve
8200 W County Line Rd. Mequon
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October 22 - Theresa Crimmins, Director
USA National Phenology Network
“Phenology: When Plants Change”
Bridgette Mason, one of two Assistant State Climatologists for Wisconsin, which supports Wisconsinites through the State Climatology Office.
Wisconsin’s
Weather & Climate
Thursday, April 23 - 7:00 PM
IN-PERSON @ Mequon Nature Preserve
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Drier summers, warmer winters, and everything in-between, Wisconsin’s weather and climate are changing. Among the first to experience these shifts are gardeners.
Join Assistant State Climatologist Bridgette Mason to learn about what’s changing and how it affects our growing season. Using research-based science, Mason has been observing significant trends of warmer temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and longer growing seasons. Her presentation offers gardeners guidance in navigating changes in the plant hardiness zones, chill hours, and heat and drought stress.
Saturday, May 16
9 AM - Noon
Oz. Co. Fairgrounds
Your PLANT SALE purchases support our Speaker Series programming.
THANK YOU
About Bridgette Mason
She is one of two Assistant State Climatologists for Wisconsin. In this role, she supports Wisconsinites through the State Climatology Office’s (SCO) three pillars of climate services: Information, Interpretation, and Investigation. Bridgette enjoys engaging directly with residents, stakeholders, and SCO partners who are eager to learn more about weather and climate. Prior to joining the SCO, Bridgette was an Agricultural Climatologist with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
Past Presentation Videos - Click picture access YouTube video
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