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Walker County Master Gardeners have been involved in a number of activities during the past two years.  Some selected events and projects have included:

  • Educational Displays - Informative displays developed by the Walker Co. Master Gardeners include:  Wildflowers, Butterfly Gardening, Africanized Bee Awareness, Tree Planting.
  • Demonstration Projects - The "hands-on" projects undertaken by the Master Gardeners have included: Rainwater Harvesting, Handicap Accessible Gardening, Butterfly Gardening, Herb Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Raised Bed Gardening, Composting.
  • Community Involvement - Volunteers are involved in a number of community projects, a sampling includes the Cabin on the Square, and Keep Huntsville Beautiful.  Planning includes action at the New Waverly Public Library as building progresses.
  • Community Educational Programs - Master Gardeners have developed and provided leadership to programs for the general public on;  Fruit & Nut Grafting, Africanized Bees, Tropical Plants, and Herb Production.
  • Youth Programs - Master Gardeners have been instrumental in promoting the Junior Master Gardener program to local schools.  Our volunteers are working with JMG groups and providing leadership to these youth development programs.
  • Speaking Presentations - Members of the Walker Co. Master Gardeners have presented a variety of information to community groups.  These presentations have included; Poison Ivy Education, General Home Gardening, Youth Gardening, Utilizing Herbs, Soap Making, and Plant Propagation.

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Contact: Reggie Lepley
County Extension Agent-Agriculture
102 Tam Rd Ste. B
Huntsville, Tx,77320-1918
Ph:936-435-2426; Fax:936-435-2429
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