Northern Michigan Master Gardener Association

of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan Counties

April 2025 Member Meeting

2025 Member Memories

2025 PLANT SALE

Lakeshore Demonstration Garden

2025 Northern Michigan Master Gardener Association

Annual Meeting and Recognition Luncheon

Ginny Heinritzi receiving lifetime achievement award for 1,500 volunteer hours from Nate Walton, MSU Extension

November 9, 2025 Northwest MSUE Regional Recognition Luncheon Powerpoint

The gold stars identify NMMGA members.

7 NMMGA members attended the 2025 Recognition Luncheon at Traverse City on November 9. From left to right members are Polly Cheney, Midge Stewart, Beth Cowie, Kris Whittet, Ginny Heinritzi, Nancy Zuker, and Anne Borowicz.

Nancy Zuker accepting her recognition for 1,000 volunteer hours and achieving the Gold Badge name plate award

Supporting horticulture science, promoting food security, & enhancing aesthetics

Purpose

Educational Programs

At the membership meetings, a presentation or experience is provided that meets the guidelines for educational hours to maintain Master Gardener certification. We work with other community agencies and projects to bring current issues , potential solutions, and possible opportunities for volunteer experiences.

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Sharing Horticulture Science

Learn More About Smart Gardening

Support for Communities

Master Gardeners initiate projects or align with a current activity in collaboration with individuals, a community agency, local government, or a service organization to support this chapter’s mission.

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Master Gardeners are always ready to talk about gardening. Any type of gardening is open for discussion. The Smart Gardening program is one way of sharing the research based best practices.