Aug. 15, 2025

The NEWMGA eblast is emailed the first and third Fridays of every month; the schedule may be modified due to a holiday.  Please send items for inclusion to Steve Herro two days before each eblast.  And, visit the Master Gardeners calendar to stay abreast of all our events and activities.  Don’t forget to browse “articles of interest,” on our website to stay current in horticulture literature.

OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO MEMBERS

Seeking 2026 Board Nominees and Committee Members
We are recruiting members to serve on the NEWMG Board, 2026-2028.  The Board meets on odd numbered months on the second Wednesday of the month.  We also seek volunteers to serve on our standing committees:  Community Outreach, Communications, Membership, Projects, and Endowment.  For more information, contact Megan Fierst.

Member Survey of Presentation Topics of Interest
We seek your input on topics for 2026 one hour presentations for Master Gardeners by Master Gardeners.  Please complete this survey by August 18, 2025.  

UPCOMING EVENTS
Community Dedication and Planting
10 am-11 am, Wednesday, August 27, 1335 Main St., Green Bay

Community Bloom is a large planter that was upcycled by placing glass tiles into a beautiful floral pattern at ArtFest Green Bay in July.  Volunteers from the Plant People and NEWMG will plant the planter.  The project is also a recipient of a grant from NEWMG.

Children’s Edible Garden Open House
11 am-1 pm, Saturday, Sept. 13; Central Branch Brown County Library
Free, family friendly event; followed by seed saving seminar.

REMINDERS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Announcement from the Membership Committee

Associate members are invited to register for training in order to become certified members.  Register for the semester long Foundations in Gardening course; it is entirely online, remote, and self paced.  Click here for more information.  Scholarships are available; contact Kate Fix.

ADRC NEWMG project wants you!

Additional volunteers are needed to water at the ADRC project, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.  Contact Kate Fix for more information.