Service to the Community through Sharing Research-based Garden Knowledge
DO YOU WANT TO:- become knowledgeable in many gardening topics?
- serve your community through sharing your knowledge?
- increase your confidence in your own gardening skills?
- meet others who share your gardening interests?
- be a life-long learner of REALLY COOL STUFF?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you would be an excellent member of the Extension Master Gardener℠ Program of Lee County! Learn how to join.
Purpose of the Extension Master Gardener℠ program
The mission of the North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ program is to connect people to horticulture through science-based education and outreach that empowers North Carolinians to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities.
The Extension Master Gardeners℠ work with the Horticulture Agent, and other Extension Office staff, to achieve local program goals and meet local needs.
CORE VALUES
We welcome all.- We value diversity in our volunteers, gardens, and communities.
- We respect each individual’s experiences, needs, and learning style.
- We nurture a culture of mutual respect, professionalism, and appreciation.
We work together.
- We strengthen our impact by collaborating with local and statewide community partners.
- We seek perspectives from all parts of the community.
- We transfer knowledge from the land-grant university system to our communities.
We make a difference.
- We connect people with the benefits of gardening through science-based information.
- We recommend practical solutions that protect and enhance our environment.
- We are lifelong learners who serve, grow, and have fun.
Learn more about the Extension Master Gardener℠ Program
