Digital Engagement

While in-person teaching tends to be the most common way to engage and educate the public, there are many different ways that Master Gardeners can still volunteer and contribute to the program’s mission by using research-based horticultural knowledge and practices to deliver educational outreach, and project-based efforts that inspire change and promote healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy planet

Please review the following list, and consider implementing any of the following approved volunteer activities to engage and educate the public.

• Educational presentations via Google Meet for small groups
• Educational webinars via Zoom for large groups
• Educational webinars
• Educational presentations via Facebook Live
• Live Q&A sessions on social media, radio
• Write articles, columns for local publications

How do you know what options of online engagement are right for you? Read the Keep Teaching During COVID-19 blog post from University of Minnesota Extension on the pros and cons of the different digital engagement options available.