Meet Marie Brannan from Baltimore County!
Year Joined: 2016
Hours of Service: 1,040
Project or Subprogram: Training & Development / Administrative
Favorite Plant: Cosmos sulphureus - easy to grow, pretty to look at, and pollinators love it!
Why Marie was Nominated:
Marie was nominated by State MG Coordinator Stephanie Pully. The UME MG program in Baltimore County has been without a MG Coordinator for years. It takes the dedication of committed MGs, like Marie, to keep the program running. Marie has devoted many hours to learning how to run the Basic Training in Baltimore County so that their program can continue to welcome new MGs. She has embraced the new technologies needed to make the training work in a hybrid world and has even been kind enough to help MGs in other counties learn how to use the Moodle online classroom. She is always going above and beyond to help people taking the Basic Training, ensuring a good experience. She also assists in securing excellent guest speakers for the monthly meetings. She is kind, courteous, committed, and a pleasure to work with. It is very clear that the continued success of the program in Baltimore County is due, in no small part, to Marie’s mammoth efforts.
More About Marie:
Before Marie joined the UME MG program, she had been looking for a volunteer opportunity that would benefit the community. At the same time, she had been gardening for several years, and decided it was time to learn how to do it right! As part of the program, Marie enjoys learning from her fellow Master Gardeners almost as much as she enjoys educating the public on the latest gardening guidance and techniques. We are very grateful for all that you do, Marie!