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

Change in Contact Information

Make sure you are receiving the regular emails from Master Gardeners, which are filled with reminders about upcoming events and useful gardening information.Click here to update your contact information!

Event Calendar

Sunday, August 10, 2025

See inside the museum collections Aug. 23

  
Easton Collection Center Open House: Plants and Pollinators

Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE for everyone.

Explore the intricate relationships between plants, their pollinators, and the people who have interacted with them for generations. From fossilized plants to delicate herbarium specimens, from baskets woven with plant fibers to fine art celebrating the diverse landscapes of the Colorado Plateau—you’ll encounter a rich variety of objects from across our natural sciences, ethnography, archaeology, and fine art collections.

MNA curators and staff will be on hand to share stories, research, and surprising connections between the natural world and human creativity. Discover how the natural sciences inform our understanding of culture, history, and art—and how pollinators help shape ecosystems and inspire generations of artistic expression.

This event complements the current Shifting Life Zones exhibition, and offers a deeper dive into the Museum’s interdisciplinary approach to understanding and celebrating life on the Colorado Plateau.

Free admission. All ages welcome!

The Easton Collection Center is located on the opposite side of Fort Valley Road from the Museum. Coming from central Flagstaff, turn right at the Harold S. Colton Research Center sign. Go up the short drive to a parking area. The Easton Collection Center is the tall modern sandstone colored building with a sloping living roof.

Enter the Fair

 

Interested in Showing at the Coconino County Fair??

The Agriculture/Horticulture barn is always looking for new gardeners to show off their hard work. There is no entry fee. I am offering my assistance for those who want to exhibit with the entry process.

Categories Include:
Field crops, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs and honey

Deadline for entries: Friday, August 15, 2025

Fair Receiving: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

10 am to 7 pm

You will need a 2025 fair book for the correct category number!

Entries can be submitted at:

https://coco.fairwire.com/login.aspx

Contact Steve L. at 928-856-4578

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Arboretum fundraiser Aug. 23

Summer Garden Party

Keynote speaker - Peter Friederici

Food - Square Root Foods

Live Music - Two Hand Union

Tickets at thearb.org

Wildflower Walk Aug. 15



Author talk Aug. 16

Author talk Aug

Learn about gardening with native species. 

Jack Dash and Luke Takata, the authors of the new Southwest Native Plant Primer, will be speaking at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Saturday Aug. 16 from 2 to 3 pm.  

The Southwest Native Plant Primer is oriented towards gardeners of all levels looking to learn more about growing plants native to their bioregion in their gardens. Come learn about some of the best native plants for Flagstaff yards.