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Our Vision, Mission and Values<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Master Gardener Program is a Washington State University Extension Program within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CANHRS). Founded in 1973<\/a> by WSU Extension agents from King and Pierce Counties, the Master Gardener concept has been replicated across the United States and Internationally. Today, there are 85,000 certified Extension Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the outset our mission has been to engage university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education. We teach best practices for creating sustainable landscapes that enhance and protect our natural resources and improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year we train new volunteers, equipping them with foundational knowledge to become horticultural educators in their communities. Trained volunteers<\/a> must continue their educational development in subsequent years to stay abreast of current research and our ever-changing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The needs of our communities have evolved over the years and Master Gardeners have evolved to meet the challenges of today. Our priorities<\/a> include growing food for local food banks, improving soil health and conserving water in your landscape, dealing with climate change and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteers engage with communities through a variety of programs. Have a gardening question? Ask it at one of our hundreds of free Answer-Clinics located throughout the state. Do you want to see sustainable gardening in action? Stop by for a tour or attend a workshop at one of our many Demonstration Gardens which demonstrate research-based gardening techniques and inspire young people to love gardening. Do you need a speaker for your organization? Our Speakers\u2019 Bureau volunteers teach topics important to your organizations. These programs<\/a> and more are designed to further horticulture and environmental stewardship education in your community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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For more information regarding how to become a certified\u00a0WSU Lewis County Master Gardener<\/a> (MG) or Master Recycler Composter<\/a> (MRC) volunteer, contact the MG\/MRC Program Coordinator by email<\/a> or via telephone at 360-740-1216 Monday – Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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