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• Demo Garden Worknight

  • Start
    4 May 2026
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  • End
    19 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    25 sessions
  • Location
    Demonstration Garden, 92nd and Dewey Gibbs Rd. Urbandale, IA 50322

  Join us for work night at the Demonstration Garden.

  Volunteers can come to the garden any day or time but our official work nights are an opportunity for us to do some gardening AND enjoy some social time together. 

  You may work in a specific bed you are leading or have a special interest in or you may check in with our work night manager and perform random tasks around the garden that are of high priority that evening. 

  Work nights start at 5 and can go up until 8 (or when it starts getting dark) however our motto is "come when you can, leave when you must". You don't need to be in attendance for the full time. 

  
  

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• Jordan House Second Heritage Jubilee - Oct 3rd. Come Join Us!

  • When
    3 Oct 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

  

  Come see us at Heritage Jubilee —
  Saturday, October 3, 1–4 p.m.

  If you’ve been curious about the West Des Moines Historical Society, Heritage Jubilee is a wonderful chance to experience Jordan House, explore the gardens, and meet the people who bring this place to life. Polk County Master Gardeners will offer four demonstrations inspired by the plants and practices of the past:
  
  Civil War walnut dye: See how walnuts can produce
  a rich natural dye.
  Botanical watercolor pigments: Explore color made from plants.
  Herbal apothecary: Discover how herbs were used in the household.
  Seed saving: Learn how to collect and preserve seeds
  for future gardens.

  This is a free event and is open to the public. 

  
  

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• 2026 Fall Harvest Celebration

  • When
    29 Oct 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Suite A, Altoona, IA. 50009
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  The Polk County Master Gardener Program Committee invites you to our 2026 Fall Harvest Celebration!  Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun!   

  UPDATED: The wait list for this event is now open.  
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  UPDATED:  For this event we are asking Master Gardeners to help the Program Committee by bringing the following to the meeting:

  ** Your Master Gardener name tags.**
  These are important for your fellow gardeners to recognize you!
  **  Please bring your own drink container. **
  Water and coffee will be provided. 
  ** Please bring a salad/side or dessert to share.**
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  5:30     Arrival, Directory Photos, PCMG Advisory Council Voting and Year End Slideshow 

  6:00    Dinner -Taco Bar– Bring a Salad or Dessert of your choice

  6:30   PCMG Seed Exchange Committee will provide an update on our seed exchange program.  Please bring your seed donations tonight!

  6:45   Education: Climate Trends & Extremes in Iowa with Dr. Justin Glisan, State Climatologist of Iowa

  7:45  Stephanie Harrington- Extremes as the New Normal- Adapting Our Garden Practices 

  8:00  Social time and Photos for Directory 

  This event is open to the public.  

  Master Gardeners and trainees are encouraged to attend this important yearly meeting and celebration.  Non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 1.25 hour of education for attending. 

  In the event of inclement weather – including severe weather, snow and ice events – education nights may be cancelled for volunteer safety.  Updates and cancellation notices will be posted on the PCMG website/Facebook page or group/email for registrants.  Please check these for the most current information before heading out. 

  
  

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