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

TYN & the Master Gardener Potential Roles Serving as a TYN advocate Assisting with workshop logistics Assisting with training Developing model TYN yards

TYN & Master Gardeners Exploring 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 Gardeners Achieving 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