CMGA General Info

Apple blossoms. Photo by Cynthia Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association

The Coconino Master Gardener Association began in 2009 to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The association provides support for Master Gardener graduates and volunteers as well as continuing education and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.


Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On this page you will find:
- How to become a member Membership form
- How to report volunteer and education hours Report your hours
- Upcoming events calendar
- Gardening columns and articles
- Links to other useful websites and resources
- Master Gardener Association documents and forms

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Event Calendar

Saturday, November 19, 2016


Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 10– 6:30pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco


6:30pm – 6:40pm     Welcome – Jim Mast
     ·      Christmas Party signup sheet
6:40pm – 6:45pm      Introduction of Speaker – Loni Shapiro
6:55pm – 7:55pm     Education:  Creating a Rain Garden – Amy Caldwell
7:55pm – 8:00pm     Break
8:00pm – 8:25pm     Business Meeting – Jim Mast
MG Coordinator Happenings - Hattie Braun
     ·      Survey
     ·      Outreach ideas
Nominations and Elections – Jim Mast
     ·      Slate to be presented, but nominations/write-ins welcome
Financial report – Sue Madden
Committee Reports:
Volunteer Support – Crys Wells
Fundraising – Sherline Alexander
     ·      Calendar
     o   For sale now, need help with distribution
Continuing Education – Loni Shapiro
     ·      Suggestions for meeting topics
MG Projects – Jackee Alston
Historian – Tammy Valdovino
Community Markets – Andrea Guerrette
8:25pm – 8:30pm     Gardening Questions?         
Next meeting:  December 15:  Christmas Party at Aquaplex
     ·      Note that this is the third Thursday
     ·      Please sign up to help decorate, set up or clean up
Educational and Volunteer Opportunities from the blog (coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com)


Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Homeowners Tree Workshop

Homeowners' Tree Workshop 
Tree Workshop
 

Keep Sedona Beautiful Mitzvah Day



10th Annual Mitzvah (Good Deed) Day 

An inter-generational, interfaith, spirit-led day  
of service to our communities and neighbors. 
 
Mitzvah Day at the Peace Garden 
Mitzvah Day at the Peace Garden

Sunday, November 6, 2016
Schedule:
 
NOON - Check in at one of the following places:
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Pinon Dr., Sedona
  • Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona
  • Living Water Church, 1380 E. Mingus Ave, Cottonwood
12:30-3:30PM - Work at project sites

4:00PM - Arrive back at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 100 Arroya Pinon Dr., Sedona for pizza party and sharing your stories of the day.

Gardens for Humanity will be sponsoring two volunteer projects. Join us and help out.
Peace Garden at the Creative Life Center:
  • Digging trenches for new irrigation lines
  • Mulching
  • Planting
  • Trimming
Red Rock High School Garden:
  • Help move and spread wood chips for garden pathway
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