MSU organizes Ontario bus tour of floriculture greenhouse insect biocontrol programs
The bus will be departing from Masterpiece Flower Company in Byron Center, Michigan and the Swartz Creek carpool lot to pick up any remaining attendees, if applicable. Participants will have the option of either being dropped off or leaving a vehicle at either location.
Itinerary:
October 28, 2015
7 a.m.: Bus departs Masterpiece Flower Company, Byron Center Michigan
8:20 a.m.: Pick up participants from Swartz Creek carpool lot (if applicable)
3 p.m.: Terra Garden Centre and Lifestyle Retailer
5 p.m.: Arrive at Hilton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls
October 29, 2015
8 a.m.: Depart Hilton Hotel
9 a.m.: Jeffery’s Greenhouse
10:15 a.m.: Vineland Research Station
11:15 a.m.: Catered Lunch
12:40 p.m.: Orchard Park Growers
2:20 p.m.: Waldan Gardens
4:30 p.m.: Arrive back to Hilton Hotel
October 30, 2015
7:30 a.m.: Bus Departs Hilton Hotel
8:30 a.m.: Harster Greenhouses
3:10 p.m.: Arrive back at Swartz Creek carpool lot
4:30 p.m.: Arrive back to Masterpiece Flower Company, Byron Center, MI
Cost:
$379.00 per registrant with a single room
$289 for registrants desiring to share a hotel room with another participant
The registration fee includes two nights lodging at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Niagara Falls with free Wi-Fi, transportation, two breakfasts, one catered lunch, and refreshments on the bus. Participants will be responsible for paying for two lunches and two dinners themselves and a passport card or booklet if the participant does not already have one. In order to participate, you will be required to have a passport book or passport card.
Currently, this event is only open to greenhouse growers. Growers are welcome to bring their spouses if desired.
A minimum of 42 participants will be necessary for the trip to occur. Registration is limited to 52 participants. Registration closes Sept. 18, 2015. Cancellations: Cancellations received on or after Sept. 4, 2015 are subject to a $179 cancellation fee.
Click here to register at msu.edu.