What?

• Plant and maintain the sustainable vegetable garden and share your garden knowledge at the Smart Home: Green and Wired exhibit that opens on May 8, 2008 at the Museum of Science and Industry & runs through Jan. 2009.
• Volunteer opportunities include: Planting Team, Garden Groomers, Garden Docents, Garden Photographers, Garden Historians and Ask the Experts.

Who?

• Master Gardeners.
• Those that are friendly, approachable and possess a professional attitude and appearance.

How?

• Contact your local MG Coordinator.
• Attend one Kick-off training session with University of Illinois Extension staff on either Feb. 7^th or 9^th, 10am – Noon.
• Complete a MSI volunteer application.
• Attend one MSI Volunteer Orientation in either March or April.
• Volunteers will be scheduled on Tuesday's, Thursday's and Saturday's. Sign-up for dates at the Kick-off.
• Volunteers will be required to complete both Extension and MSI background checks.

Why?

• Hone your sustainable vegetable gardening skills.
• Gain knowledge of the Museum, its history and numerous exhibits.
• Be involved with this exciting new exhibit and learn about all the green features of the Smart Home: Green and Wired.
• Volunteers receive many perks, including: MSI food and shopping discounts, free entry to the Museum, family vouchers and FREE parking.
• Meet new people and have a great time.

Photo: Museum of Science and Industry