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Master Gardener Program for Manitoba
The Friends strongly support the concept of a locally delivered Master Gardener program. Most provinces in Canada offer Master Gardener programs through their local Universities or colleges, however, Manitoba gardeners wishing to obtain a Master Gardener designation have had to look outside their province and many have chosen to register in the widely respected and successful program that is offered by the University of Saskatchewan, Extended Education. It has been possible to complete the bulk of the requirements through distance education and earn a Master Gardener designation from the U of S, however, two of the core courses must be completed by travelling to Saskatoon or Regina and attending workshops.
There is a great deal of interest among our members and the public in the Master Gardener program. The Friends are pleased to announce that Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba is now in the process of brokering the Master Gardener program from the University of Saskatchewan and will launch it in Winnipeg in October, 2010.
Please monitor our website for details of dates and locations as well as registration information as it becomes available. Master Gardeners share their knowledge and give back to their communities in many ways. The Friends can identify many volunteer opportunities and invite you to explore this exciting initiative.
The Wainwright Friendship Award 2009
An annual award made to a member who has provided exemplary volunteer service to the organization.
This year the award was presented to Gladys Simonsen a long time volunteer at the conservatory. Gladys sends out the newsletter, assists at the membership table, assists with container demonstrations and can be found at most Friend's events.