Halton Region Master Gardeners

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Record #: BTN2139
Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2023

Contact Information

E-Mail haltonmastergardeners@gmail.com
Website haltonmastergardeners.com
Contact Form haltonmastergardeners.com/contact/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Kate Sault, Coordinator; Phone: 905-336-8455
Alternate Contact Janet Hughes-Mackey, Newsletter Chair
Volunteer Coordinator Claudette Sims

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Physical Access Unknown - varies by meeting location

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered non-profit organization and member of Master Gardeners of Ontario (MGOI Inc.) whose volunteers are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture extensively, regularly upgrade their skills and provide expert horticultural advice to the gardening public
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1975
Funding Donations
Elections AGM in October

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Members include gardeners living in the Halton-Hamilton area who have diverse horticultural backgrounds and a desire to share their passion for gardening 
 
Volunteer at:

  • local garden tours and shows to answer gardening questions
  • Royal Botanical Gardens festivals
  • special community garden projects
  • Canada Blooms (answering gardening questions and as guest speakers and expert panelists)
  • members also speak on garden topics (e.g., at Horticultural Societies and libraries)
Hours

Meet first Wednesday of each month (Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec), 7:15 pm

  • see website for location
Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
Boundaries Halton, Hamilton-Wentworth, West Flamborough
Eligibility
  • To join and become a Master Gardener in Training (MGiT), applicants must pass a short written eligibility test
  • MGiTs are required to either take specified courses or pass a certification exam, usually within three years, in order to become Master Gardeners
  • MGiTs are responsible for the costs of courses and the exam
Application

Contact the coordinator or the membership chair
Languages English
Fees Membership

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Gardening/Landscaping Instruction ; Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Arts & Hobby Instruction

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