This document printed from the University of Illinois Extension Cook County at http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/
Master Gardener’s Speaker's Bureau
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators who provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities educating the public and enhancing life in their communities.
In exchange for their training, these Master Gardeners help residents with their gardening questions and problems.
Cook County/North Suburban Master Gardeners are adults who love gardening and who may have previous gardening experience, they present horticulture programs to groups and organizations via the Master Gardener's Speakers Bureau. There is no charge for these programs; however donations are always accepted. Any money received is used for the Master Gardener program.
How to Obtain a Speaker
Call us for a "Program Request" form. This form will ask for information on the program desired, the date you would like it presented, and other pertinent information. We are pleased to serve groups of 10 or more people.
What Programs Are Available?
Speakers are available for programs covering many topics such as:
· Flower Gardening
· Annuals & Perennials
· Growing & caring for Roses
· Herbs & Vegetables
· Container Gardening (Indoor & Outdoor)
· Woody Plants, Trees & Shrubs
· Landscape Planning
· Composting
· Lawn Care
· Butterfly Gardening
· Plant & Disease Identification
· Insect & Pest Identification
· And other Yard, Garden & House plant information
We believe our speakers can help your group learn more about gardening. To find out how a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener can speak to your group, call (847) 818-2901 or the unit office at (847) 437-6449.
Programs on the above and other topics may be requested and will be presented if a qualified speaker is available. Due to a reduction of volunteer hours, speakers may not be available during the fall and winter months.
