MGOI Annual Report 2012 - Master Gardeners of Ontario

GreyTotal # of enquiries 15Total # of clinics 9# Attending Clinics 133# of Speaking engagements 16Attendance at speaking engagements 375Newspaper/TD/Media 1# of Master Gardeners 7# of Master Gardeners in Training 2Total # of Administrative Hours 374Total # of Advice Hours 278# of TUs/Continuing Education Units 82Highlight of the YearWe had a half day seminar/technical update put on primarily for gardeners in the community. Ourspeakers were: Karen Neerhof, Rec. Programmer, Town of South Bruce Peninsula who spoke on Square FootGardening – Small Spaces, Big Rewards. Sue Connelly, Grey County Master Gardeners whose topic was The Smell of Fear – What to doabout those Pesky Critters. Patricia Draves, Grey County Master Gardeners whose topic was Another Hot, Dry Summer –Best Practices/Best Plants.Through partnerships in community projects and MG presentations, we significantly increased andimproved our working relationship with other gardening groups and community organizations.Major Volunteer ActivitiesAdvice clinics at local farmer’s markets and community events.Webinar for CMHA programs in SW Ontario: co-presentation with Emma Rooney, TMG andTeresa Pearson, Leisure Access Coordinator, CMHA Owen Sound on Community Gardens forCMHA programs in SW Ontario.Two ongoing projects with elementary school children; Grown in Grey, 2 full days on the topic ofidentifying edible parts of vegetables and Forest Festival, 3 full days at the Edible Forest Booth.CMHA Owen Sound and SE Grey Community Health Centre, Markdale where we gave advice togardeners and clients on planting and maintaining vegetable gardens.Creating a heritage orchard at the Grey Roots Museum (phase 1 of a 3 year project).Fundraising ActivitiesThe major fundraiser is our annual fall plant sale which brings in $800-$1000. Donations are receivedfor speaking engagements increased this year.30