Polk County Master Gardeners, ISU Extension and Outreach upcoming events

Demo Garden Worknight (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 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.

Jordan House Work Nights (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us for Tuesday Work Nights at the Jordan House.

Weekly work nights run from May 19 to September 29.

Work Night hours are 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The fourth Tuesday of the month are Grow and Gather Education and Potluck Nights.

In the event of inclement weather - including heavy rain, lightning, tornado warning, high heat index, and/or high humidity-gardening work nights may be cancelled for volunteer safety. Updates and cancellation notices will be posted on the garden sites PCMG website/project Facebook page or group. Please check these for the most current information before heading out.

Demo Garden Worknight (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 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.

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.

Demo Garden Worknight (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Please bring your own drink container. Water and coffee will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share.

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.