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The WSU Extension Kittitas County Master Gardener Program

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Services Our Master Gardeners Provide

Master Gardeners are available for speaking engagements at your event or organization! See our Speakers Bureau page for more information and available topics.

Master Gardeners continue their commitment to solving global problems by teaching research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship practices to build healthy and resilient communities. Our volunteers reach Kittitas County community members through our various educational outreach programs. Whether at an Answer Clinic, a youth garden workshop, or anywhere in between – we look forward to connecting with you and being your go-to resource for research-based, innovative solutions for your ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs.

The WSU Master Gardener Program addresses important sociologic and environmental issues by teaching research-based horticulture information. We want people to have important skills and abilities that help mitigate challenges and to understand that everyone has a role to play in creating and sustaining healthy and resilient communities.

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Our Vision, Mission and Values

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Our Vision

Highly recognized, diverse, and fully supported, WSU Master Gardener volunteers are the go-to resource for communities seeking research-based, innovative solutions for their ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs.
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Our Mission

Engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.
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Our Values

We value personal and professional research and discovery because it encourages us to stay current about horticulture and environmental stewardship to meet the unique educational needs of our communities.

We foster and benefit from an atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.

We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect create a healthy and positive culture.

We are committed to stewardship and sustainability, serving as ethical and responsible agents of our natural resources, human resources, and University resources.

We collaborate because together we empower healthy and resilient communities.

We are a dynamic and responsive program where knowledge inspires change.

Our Priorities

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