CMGA General Info

Christmas Amaryllis with Orchid to the right. Below Ruth Benson's holiday bears.
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.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Well Water Workshop

Master Gardeners: We are offering a free well-water workshop on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 2625 N. King St. I've attached a flyer with more information. This is a down-to-earth seminar to help well users learn how wells work and function, and how to keep your water safe for use and drinking. Don’t think that this seminar will be too “technical” for you. This is a seminar where science is explained in simple terms (and you can ask questions!).

Please help spread the word and RSVP to Brandie Gobble at (928)773-6110 or bgobble@email.arizona.edu if you plan to attend.

Regards,
Hattie

Hattie Braun

County Director
Assistant in Extension
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Coconino Cooperative Extension
University of Arizona
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone: (928)773-6118
Fax: (928)774-1860
hbraun@cals.arizona.edu

CMGA Holiday Party

Coconino Master Gardener Association Holiday Party

CMGA/Cindy Krznarich
928-225-1698

Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM
Viola's Flower Garden 610 South State Route 89A Flagstaff, AZ 86005

Please RSVP and bring a wrapped garden gift (new or slightly used) for the White Elephant Gift Exchange (approx. $15 value)

Please bring food for the potluck - main, side, salad, or dessert for 8-10.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 09, 2017 – 6:30pm

Viola’s Flower Garden

7085 S. State Route 89A

6:30pm – 6:40pm Welcome – Sherline Alexander
● Volunteer opportunity announcements

6:40pm – 6:45pm Introduction of Speaker – Gilli Thomas

6:45pm – 7:45pm Education: Steve Alston – “From Seed to Loaf: The Science of Natural Bread Baking”

7:45pm – 8:00pm Refreshment break

8:00pm – 8:25pm Business Meeting – Sherline Alexander

MG Coordinator Happenings - Hattie Braun
Financial report –Molly Larsen
Committee Reports:
     ● Volunteer Support – Crys Wells
     ● Fundraising – Cindy Krznarich
     ● Continuing Education – Gilli Thomas
            December: CMGA Holiday Party
     ● MG Projects – Jackee Alston
     ● Historian – Tammy Valdovino

8:25pm – 8:30pm Gardening Questions?

Next meeting: December 7 – Holiday Party potluck: RSVP e-invite, bring gift for exchange

Educational and Volunteer Opportunities from the blog (coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com)

Coconino Master Gardener Association