• By Sue deGuzman
• Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024

Master Gardener Volunteer Info Sessions coming to three branches next month

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener with the Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) program? No gardening knowledge is required, only a willingness to learn and to volunteer with staff and agents of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. The information sessions will be held in July from 2-3 p.m. at the following locations:

• Tuesday, July 9 at Paddison Memorial Branch Library: Register online or call 336-703-2930.
• Thursday, July 11 at Forsyth County Central Library: Register online or call 336-703-3020.
• Tuesday, July 16 at Lewisville Branch Library: Register online or call 336-703-2940.

The EMGV training program is dedicated to developing excellence in volunteers through continuing education and community engagement. An initial training course is held once per year and is followed by a required year-long 'internship' where new volunteers get connected to current volunteer and education opportunities and fellowship with certified EMGVs.

Anika Parks, extension volunteer coordinator, will explain the Forsyth County EMGV Program, volunteer requirements, the application and interview process, and highlight the volunteer and education opportunities. There will be time at the end of the session for questions, as well as paper applications to complete.

All Forsyth County Public Library programs are free and open to the public.