Special to IFN

If you like gardening and volunteering in the community, consider becoming an NC Extension Master Gardener volunteer.

Classes cover topics in botany, soils, flowers, trees, shrubs, lawns, vegetables, fruits, entomology, pesticide safety and diagnosing plant problems.

Following the course, you will enjoy volunteering in the community by working with local Iredell Extension Master Gardener volunteers on a variety of projects that educate the public about gardening and horticulture. The 2025 class begins in February.

Interest Meetings

Attend for one of two interest meetings to learn more about the program, training schedule, and fees. To preregister, call 704-873-0507 or send an email to iemgvanc@gmail.com and mark “Interest Meeting” in the subject line. Provide your name, email address and phone number. You can also register at the meetings.

Meetings will be held:

♦ Wednesday, October 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library, Selma Burke Room, 304 S Main Street, Mooresville; and

♦ Wednesday, October 30, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Iredell County Cooperative Extension, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville.

LEARN MORE

If you are interested and unable to attend one of these sessions, contact Melinda Roberts at 704-873-0507 or melinda_roberts@ncsu.edu.

ABOUT N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

N.C. Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of NC State Extension, The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and local governments statewide. Extension professionals in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based information and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T. Educational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment.