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Extension Helps Establish a Garden at City Mission (October 2009 NEBLINE)...During the growing season, Extension’s Master Gardener volunteers regularly visit the garden to help residents and provide expertise. Read the entire story
Five Lancaster County Master Gardeners Recognized. Five Lancaster County Master Gardeners were recently awarded plaques to recognize them for their years of service to the Lancaster County Master Gardener program. We appreciate their dedication and support to University of Nebraska Extension programming in Lancaster County. Master Gardeners are given annual training by UNL personnel and in return provide 40 hours of volunteer time to educational outreach such as answering horticulture phone calls.
Photo LEFT: (L–R) Bertine Loop, 20 years; Gladys Jeurink, 30 years; and LaVina Vagts, 25 years.
Photo RIGHT: (L–R) Bob Gilmour, 20 years and Mary Gilmour-20 years.
Be a Master Gardener
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers. Master Gardeners receive 40 hours of training in many areas of horticulture. In return, they volunteer 40 hours to horticulture programs and activities for UNL Extension in Lancaster County.
View this UNL Master Gardener Position Description
How do I become a Lancaster County Master Gardener? Master Gardener Volunteer Applications are sent out in December - please contact us at that time by using this form.
What if I don't live in Lancaster County, Nebraska? Many Extension offices across the country have similar programs. Contact your local Extension Office
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