On this site you’ll find information on the Capital Area Chapter Master Gardener Association (MGA-CAC) meetings and special events, as well as EVENTS and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for all gardeners in Mid-Michigan.
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MGA-CAC MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Membership meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month in the Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg, Room 155, MSU campus (map).
Mar 6 – MGA CAC Meeting – Build a Rain Barrel Workshop (See below)
Mar 13 – MSU Spring into Gardening Conference
Mar 18-20 – Greater Lansing Home and Garden Show
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop. Sat, Mar 6, 9am to 12pm. MSU Plant & Soil Science Head House – adjacent to the green houses (map). The Master Gardener Association is hosting another Build Your OWN Rain Barrel workshop – everyone is welcome. This year we plan to build a total of 50 rain barrels – 10 barrels more than last year. The $40 fee per barrel includes all the parts necessary for the basic construction of your barrel and instructions for installation once you bring it home. Refreshments will be provided.
In order to build 50 barrels in 3 hours, we schedule participants ahead of time. With your registration form, please indicate your preferred time slot. We’ll make every effort to accommodate your first choice.
Space is limited – register early! Send your check for $40 made payable to “MGA CAC” along with the registration form to: Pat Merry – MGA CAC Treasurer, 1739 Brookshire Court, Williamston, MI 48895. Registration must be postmarked by Wed, Feb 26. You will receive a confirmation email with your scheduled time. Everyone is welcome at the workshop, which is hosted by the Capital Area Chapter of the Michigan Master Gardener Association. Contact: Carey Loveland at loveland@msu.edu. [Download: Rain Barrel Workshop Registration Form]
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The MGA CAC Board meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm at the Grand Traverse Pie Co. on the corner of Hagadorn and Grand River in East Lansing.
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The Capital Area Chapter of Michigan’s Master Gardener Association serves gardeners, communities, and Master Gardeners in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton Counties.
Master Gardeners are volunteers who love to garden and are committed to learning about horticulture and gardening and to sharing our knowledge through volunteer engagement in our communities. We believe our work improves the quality of life in our communities by encouraging horticulture and gardening and by providing instruction on growing plants using environmentally sound practices.
Michigan’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program trains individuals, but its power comes from the communities of Master Gardeners that join together in associations around the state. The Capital Area Chapter was organized in 2008 and provides information on events and volunteer opportunities, hosts educational events, and is helping build strong gardening communities in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton Counties.
Contact the Capitol Area Chapter of the Michigan Master Gardener Association at mga.cac@gmail.com.
