Master Gardener
Learn More About the Master Gardener Program:
- For information about upcoming Master Gardener classes: http://www.canr.msu.edu/master_gardener_volunteer_program/join-us/upcoming-extension-master-gardener-trainings
- Visit Kalamazoo County Master Gardeners on Facebook
- Michigan Master Gardener Volunteer Program - get more information at https://www.canr.msu.edu/master_gardener_volunteer_program/
- Volunteer Management System (VMS) for Master Gardeners to enter their hours, learn about upcoming programs and events, share photos and stay in touch with other Master Gardeners.
- Master Gardener Program Interim Coordinator: Wrifton Graham, 269.383-8815 or Wrifton.Graham@affiliate.msu.edu
Master Gardener Support:
If your non-profit organization would like the assistance of Extension Master Gardener volunteers, please download this form, Project_request-community.pdf.
Donations are welcomed to offset operating costs for the Kalamazoo County Master Gardener Program. You may download this form,Donation forms or contact Wrifton Graham, Interim Coordinator, for more information at 269 383-8815 or at Wrifton.Graham@affiliate.msu.edu
Kalamazoo Master Gardener Association (KCMGA)
The Kalamazoo County Master Gardener Association (KCMGA) is a group of certified Master Gardeners who meet throughout the year for community service, education and social networking. The KCMGA sponsors summer garden walks in the community showcasing a variety of gardens and sponsors a bus trip each summer that is open to members and the public.
2018 General Membership Meeting Dates:
Membership meetings will be held on the third Monday of January, March, May, September, October and November. Speaker program begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by networking and a business meeting. A potluck is held beginning at 6:30 pm in September and May.
Board of Directors:
President: Flo Friender - 329-3275 or friendernest@comcast.net
Vice President (Programs): Patti Pittman - 290-8838 or pattipitt@aol.com
Secretary: Julie Simonds - 269-370-7885 or juliesi2@msn.com
Treasurer: Shawn Willis - 720-5712 or swillis@denooyer.com
Membership: Kathy Bielecki 352-5924 or kathy.bielecki@yahoo.com
Newsletter: Bob & Miriam Bauserman 353-3280 or m_b_bauserman@yahoo.com
Finance Committee Chair: Renee Healy 330-7564 or wrenhealy@sbcglobal.net
Director at Large: Arleigh Smyrnios 329-9379 or asmyrnios@att.net
Interim Program Coordinator: Wrifton Graham, 383-8815 or Wrifton.Graham@affiliate.msu.edu
Michigan Master Gardener Association:
- Website: www.michiganmastergardeners.org
- Facebook: Michigan Master Gardener Association, Inc.
- Email: Michiganmastergardenerassn@gmail.com
Digging Deeper - Gardening Information
- Gardening in Michigan website
- The Garden Professors Blog
- eXtension Master Gardener Blog
- Order a MSU Soil Test Kit
- Michigan Fresh
Have a gardening question? Contact the Master Gardener Helpline at 269-384-8056, msue.mghelp@msu.edu, or at 888-678-3464 for answers.