What is Happening in 2018?
These
video conference meetings will provide TEMG's from around
the state the opportunity to visit and share about important
organizational and leadership topics.
Feb. 2nd- Leadership/Officers Session
May 2nd- Database update and overview
June 1st- MGs service that cuts across different Extension program areas
Sept. 7th- Technology tips and tricks for MGs
Nov. 2nd- Recognition, retention, and awards
All
networking meetings will be held at 11 am EST and 10am CST. Your county
coordinator and leaders will be sent details on connecting. Materials
and recording can be found under the Program Handbooks link under MG
resources.
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What is the Mission of the TN Extension Master Gardener Program?
Improve the lives of Tennesseans through horticulture education delivered by a dedicated and skilled volunteer network.
184,640 hours of service and educational outreach in 2017!
- The Breakdown:
- 2,496 Volunteers reporting
- 35,894ontinuing education hours
- 594 Interns trained
- 3 regional conferences
Representing a value to Tennessee of $4,091,621.51 in 2017!
To become an Extension Master Gardener:
- Contact your local county Extension office to complete:
- 40 hours of basic horticulture classes
- Volunteer service and continuing education hours (required for certification)
- Information sheet with additional details about TEMG
SP- 635.pdf
Benefits for Extension Master Gardeners:
- Forming friendships and having fun
- Expanding your gardening skills
- Sharing your gardening knowledge
- Being involved in your local community
- Making a difference in Tennessee
What exactly are volunteer opportunities?
Extension Master Gardeners support the UT Extension residential and consumer horticulture program in their county. They coordinate and teach plant clinics and garden seminars, answer horticulture questions and write articles or newsletters. Master Gardeners share what they enjoy with the general public.
National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture!
The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) creates a unified voice to promote the benefits and value of horticulture. NICH brings together academia, government, industry and nonprofits to cultivate the growth and development of a healthy world through landscapes, gardens and plants – indoors and out.
This movement nurtures a passion and appreciation for plants and increases the demand for gardening, from horticultural grants at universities to attendance at public gardens to foot traffic in garden centers.
Mission:Growing a healthy world through plants, gardens, and landscapes.
Vision:
Use stakeholder partnerships to increase the percentage of U.S. households participating in Consumer Horticulture to 90% by 2025!
For more information check out the full website!