CMGA General Info

Fall painted lady butterfly 2024.
Photo by Cindy Murray.

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

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Sustainability of Flagstaff Events

If you are a Sustainability Leader you can volunteer for these events. If not, you might want to attend.

Fix-it Clinic | Saturday, March 26th (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center - 245 N Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • If you are good at soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, woodworking or general tinkering, we have the volunteer opportunity for you! Join the Fix-it Clinic team and help keep broken items out of the landfill.
  • -> Learn more about the event here.

Spring 2022 Flagstaff Sustainability Leaders Course | Wednesday, April 6th - May 25th (Wednesday nights 5:30 - 8:30 pm)
Flagstaff Sustainability Office (in-person) - 419 N. Mogollon St Flagstaff, AZ 86001

The Flagstaff Sustainability Office is hosting an 8-week Flagstaff Sustainability Leaders training program that educates and equips participants to be advocates for climate action in the Flagstaff community. As a Flagstaff Sustainability Leader, you will have the chance to:
  • LEARN about climate change science and local impacts,  
  • MEET local sustainability leaders through discussions and presentations,  
  • SHARE what you learn with your community through effective communication, and  
  • ACT on what you learn to inspire yourself and others to take sustainable action.
Please share this opportunity with friends and family who have not taken the course yet. More information about the class schedule and application process can be found on our website. Applications close on March 15th.


Earth Day 2022 | Saturday, April 23rd (time TBD)
Location TBD
  • Mark your calendars for our amazing Earth Day event! More information to come about volunteer opportunities. 

Drop-off Day | Saturday, April 30th (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Flagstaff Police Department - 911 E Sawmill Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • At Drop-off Day, we collect unwanted electronics, medications, documents for shredding, and other items that do not belong in the landfill. As a volunteer, you will help direct traffic, and provide community members with information about item disposal.
  • -> Learn more about the event here
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