Hello Again Visitor Center Vegetation Volunteers!
A huge thank you to those of you that have made it out for either one or both of our previous weekends.
This weekend's volunteer day will commence this Saturday, June 18th at 9am. As before, please meet our Vegetation Crew in front of the Visitor's Center. As we may have some new individuals with us this weekend, there will be plenty of opportunity for an orientation or even a re-orientation if you feel that this is necessary. You are also encouraged to attend the Ranger talk that occurs at the Mather Point
amphitheatre every day (times may vary).
I'm afraid that due to the high volume of visitors at this time, camping will be unavailable this weekend. If you are in need of housing for this weekend's project however, please let either Janice Busco (Janice_Busco@nps.gov) know as soon as possible and we can attempt to seek out an alternative accommodation.
We will provide all tools, gloves, necessary safety materials, snacks, and water. We ask that you please bring a lunch, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, long pants (required!), and sturdy, close-toed shoes (required!). The weather at the Canyon is highly unpredictable so please consult the forecast and plan accordingly:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=fgz&smap=1&textField1=36.04639&textField2=-112.15333
All volunteers that serve in the Grand Canyon National Park are required to complete a Volunteer Services Agreement and Health Form. I have attached these documents below. Please print these out and complete them in advance if possible. It would be fantastic to receive these via either fax, e-mail, or post, however it would be equally convenient to have you bring these completed forms with you on the day. A big thank you to those that have already completed their forms for us!
I have also attached an official fee exemption for your entrance into the park. Please print this out, keep it in your vehicle, and present it to the gate each time you enter the park to avoid paying the entrance fee!
In addition, I have attached a village map to assist you in finding your way through the park.
We also ask that you please consult the Park's new Gun Language Handout as this is now policy for all who elect to enter Grand Canyon National Park.
Once again, please do not hesitate to contact either, myself, Jan Busco,or Sarah Geggus (both are CC'd) with any questions or concerns that you may have. After today, I will only be available via cell phone(603-748-5175). We can't wait to meet you/work with you again!
All the best,
Laura
Please contact either above for documents that are not included in this updated.
CMGA General Info
Species tulips planted in fall. These appear in early spring. Olivia White Hospice Garden.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.
The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:
-How to become a member
-Volunteer and Education hours reporting
-Calendar of Events
-General gardening information articles
-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms
-References and Resources
-Interesting Websites and Blogs
-Old Gardening Etcetera columns
-Recipes
-Book Reviews
-How to contact Board or Committee Members
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.
Reporting Master Gardener Hours
All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Change in Contact Information
Have you moved or changed your e-mail address, but would still like to be contacted about high elevation gardening information from the Extension? The Coconino County Extension Master Gardener Program has a site that will let you change your information on-line.
Click here to change your contact information!
Click here to change your contact information!
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