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.

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!

Event Calendar

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Electrical Vegetation Awareness


Arizona Community Tree Council in Partnership with Arizona Public Service Presents

Electrical Vegetation Awareness: Safety for Tree Workers and the Importance of Right Tree Right Place

October 26, 2018

Location:  Flagstaff

Summit Fire District Station 33
6050 Firehouse Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 56004
(of Highway 89)

Only $25 - Includes lunch and 3 CEUs

Treeworker CEUs: 3.00
Arborist CEUs: 3.00
Municipal Specialist CEUs: 3.00
Utility Specialist CEUs: 3.00

Urban Forestry Safety for Tree Workers and the importance of Right Tree Right Place Agenda
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Monday, October 8, 2018

Monthly CMGA Meeting Agenda


Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church—Benson Hall
1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

6:30-6:35pm       Welcome-Sherline Alexander   
6:35-6:40pm       Introduction of Speakers—Hattie Braun
6:40-7:45pm       Education:  Jan Busco, MNA Gardens
                               
(15 minute break with refreshments)
7:45-8:00pm      Raffle Prize Drawing – $1 each or 6 for $5 - Must be present to win

8:00-8:25pm       Business Meeting—Sherline Alexander
 
MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun
·         Fall into Gardening Conference for MG at Trinity Heights Church 10/20/18
·         CMGA Hotline  
·         Ponderosa Pine Needle Composting

                        Financial Report—Molly Larsen                               
Committee Progress Reports:
Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas
·         November 8 Nigel Sparks – Landscaping
·         December 13 Christmas Party           
·         January 10, 2019—Recipients of 2018 Grants Reports
·         February 14, 2019—TBD
·         March 14, 2019—Steve McElvey/State Forest Specialist
·         April 11, 2019—Kim Costion/Vegetables
·         May 9, 2019—Robin/Violas/Annuals
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