Nature Preservation educational program, gardening education, scholarships

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The Gregg County Master Gardeners is a 501c3 nonprofit created by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension for the purpose of educating and promoting gardening.

Address: 405 E Marshall Ave, Longview, Tx. 75601

Hours of operations: Mondays - Fridays; 8 AM- 5 PM

Phone number: (903)236-8429

Services/Resources offered at Gregg County Master Gardeners

• We manage and care for the gardens at the JR Curtis Jr. Memorial Gardens for the Blind at the Maude Cobb and 2 demonstration gardens at the Gregg Co AgriLife Extension Building. We also host numerous educational programs throughout the year and offer two, $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors each year.

Some of the educational programs we offer are free. Our annual seminar does have an admission fee associated with it.

Eligibility Requirements:

• NONE. All programs are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

Areas we serve: Our demonstration gardens and educational programs, as well as our Intern programs, are open to anybody. The only program restricted to Gregg County residents is that of our scholarship program.

Contact: Rita Buckley - Communications Coordinator / ritasgardenofweedin@gmail.com

Current Needs:

• Monetary Donations. Your donations help us educate others. Donations may be made at the AgriLife Extension office at 405 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601

Email or call us for volunteer opportunities.

Website: For more detailed information about our program visit us at https://gregg.agrilife.org/master-gardener-class-info/

Follow us on Social Media:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greggcountymastergardeners

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