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Polk County Master Gardeners

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County

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Upcoming events

    • 6 May 2024
    • 21 Oct 2024
    • 29 sessions
    • Demonstration Garden 3305 92nd Street Urbandale IA

    Come hangout at the Demonstration Garden and help maintain it! Early in the season planting and then general weeding, watering, and later in the season picking vegetables to donate to the food pantry. Don't have to be a Master Gardener to come help.

    Be sure to check in and let us know if you are new!


    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 1050 1st Ave. S; Altoona, IA 50009,

    Lend a helping hand at the fall clean up for Enabling Garden!

    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Demonstration Garden, 92nd St & Dewey Gibbs Rd, Urbandale

    This work day will focus on the orchard at the Demonstration Garden.  Tasks to be completed include:

    *cut down and clean up dead/dying trees (3)

    *plant new apple and pear trees (6)

    *put up fencing around new trees

    *build a trellis for blackberries

    *pick any remaining apples

    *other miscellaneous tasks

    All volunteers welcome!


    • 15 Oct 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 1050 1st Ave. S; Altoona, IA 50009,

    Lend a helping hand at the fall clean up for Enabling Garden!

    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Suite A, Altoona, IA. 50009
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    Join the Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and seasonal celebration. Master Gardeners and Trainees are encouraged to attend this important yearly meeting and celebration.

    5:30     Arrival, Directory Photos, and Year End Slideshow 

    6:00    Dinner - Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Bring a Salad or Dessert  

    6:30    Housekeeping and Social Time

    6:45   Introduction of Advisory Applicants and Voting in Person for Advisory Council Open Positions

    6:45 - 7:45   Megan Will 1 hr. harvesting & preserving your garden produce

    7:45 - 8:00   Social time and Photos for Directory 

    8:00 - 8:15   New Advisory Council Announcement- Voting results

    The evening fulfills 1 credit hour for continuing education for Master Gardeners in Polk County.

    • 30 Jan 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Register

    Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun!  Master Gardeners and non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 2.5 hours of education for attending. 

    An historical look at Iowa's forest with a discussion on future trends and planting needs.


Contact Us
Office: 515-957-5768
polkmg@iastate.edu

ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County:
1625 Adventureland Dr.
Suite A | Altoona, IA 50009

extension.iastate.edu/polk/

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.  


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