Master Gardeners-  for information on Volunteering for MGACRA, Contact Lisa Ellis, lisae22@vt.edu  or 540-658-8000 ext 1056

Respite from COVID 19

Another new opportunity to volunteer and get fresh air!!

Cedell Brooks Park, in
​​King George, VA
​11215 Henry Griffin Rd

Friends of the Rappahannock donated approximately 200 native trees and seedlings were planted in KG. Volunteers helped with the planting, Nov 19, at 9:00 at Cedell Brooks Park, 11215 Henry Griffin Rd, then on to Sealston Sports Complex, 11048 Fletchers Chapel Rd (behind Sealston Elementary School).

​Even with the cancellation of most Master Gardener Activities, there are still healthy and safe opportunities to volunteer.

We will set up the day before on Friday, Jan 22, 4 – 6pm, and arrive early on Saturday, Jan 23, as we will be open to the public 10 – 1. Volunteer Sign-Up will begin in early January. All time counts as volunteer hours, including Seed Packaging.

Save your seeds and package them at home; invite a friend to help and label each package with the following info.
More info and resources, below.

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New MG Project!!!
              Native Garden at Widewater State Park!!!  
101 Widewater State Park Road
Stafford, VA 22554
​ To volunteer, Contact
Paul Anderson, Park Manager- 540-288-1400
Paul.Anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
or 
Beth Daly - 540-729-0260  elizabethdaly@juno.com

As you know the Master Gardeners maintain the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Cedell Brooks Park in King George. It is in need of weeding and other maintenance activities,

​We usually schedule work days for maintenance in the spring. However with the current pandemic situation, I think it is wiser for people to come out on their own or in very small groups. All work and travel time can count fully as volunteer time on the VMS.
Alvin Calhoun is coordinating work at Cedell Brooks Park and please contact him at acc.ac4@gmail.com.

​Please make sure that no more than 10 people work at one time at the parks and that you maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet.

Cedell Brooks Park
Demonstration Garden
Master Gardener Volunteers needed to help spruce up the area including mulching weeding and watering.
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​To volunteer-contact Alvin Calhoun

aac.ac4@gmail.com

Plant Clinics-
MGs provide information about plants, insects, and gardening for a local citizens universality of venue such as farmers markets, libraries, etc. throughout the Central Rappahannock Region.

Belmont Nature Trail-
MGs work on trail restoration and maintenance, preparation of plant ID and descriptive signs, provide interpretive walks.
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Local Schools and Children's Nature Program- MGs provide interactive sessions with grade school children about insects, vermiculture, plants, gardening, and more.

​TCCSWCD Meaningful Watershed Experience at Oakley Farm
(ongoing dates, September thru Oct. 10):
(10000 Corbin Ln., Spotsylvania VA, 22551)

Chatham Historical Gardens- MGs answer questions and provide information about the gardens, as well as restore, maintain, and enhance the gardens.

Annual Seed Swap- local MGs join the national seed swap movement to provide seeds, plants, information and more to the public.
2021 Seed Swap- Interested in volunteering?
​Contact: Joan Pope at joanpopeva@gmail.com
or
Linda Kline at klinegarden@yahoo.com
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Therapy Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Fairy Gardens-
​MGs provide education about gardening, plants, and beneficial/ harmful insects, as well as maintenance for gardens at a number of locations in the Central Rappahannock Region.

Informational Displays, Exhibits/Demonstrations-
MGs also provide and staff informational displays, exhibits/demonstrations
for the public on a variety of horticultural topics that are both educational and of interest to the public.

Master Gardeners, ​ for more information about how to volunteer contact:

Lisa Ellis
(540)658-8000, ext 1056
Lisae22@vt.edu
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