The New Hampshire Master Gardener Association

What is the NH Master Gardener Association?

The NHMGA is a group of active members of the UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program who have joined together to foster good gardening education and to enrich the Master Gardener Program.

What is the NHMGA Mission Statement?

The New Hampshire Master Gardener Association promotes and supports excellence in horticultural education services provided by Master Gardeners to New Hampshire communities. The NHMGA:

• Provides volunteer leadership in the development and evolution of the Master Gardener Program.
• Provides a forum in which its members can exchange ideas, address concerns, and identify needs on both county and state levels.
• Provides financial resources to its members in the form of limited scholarships and grants for approved community projects.
• Works in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension to offer continuing education opportunities to Master Gardeners.

Who can join the NHMGA?

NHMGA membership is open to any UNHCE Master Gardener who has completed the 45 hour internship and who continues to volunteer at least 15 hours per year. The cost of membership is $15 per year. To join, contact the NHMGA membership chair.

What are the benefits of joining the NHMGA?

Members will receive a discount at the Welcome Spring ’05 Symposium to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Concord (See projects, below).

Members also have the satisfaction of making a difference in the Master Gardener program by serving on such committees as Grants, Spring Symposium, and Continuing Education.

 

Whom can I contact to find out more about the NHMGA?

For further information contact the NHMGA president.