Demo Garden Worknight (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 Fall Harvest Celebration (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Polk County Master Gardeners, ISU Extension and Outreach upcoming events

Demo Garden Worknight (19 Oct 2026)

2026 Fall Harvest Celebration (29 Oct 2026)