Friends of EMG Program Mecklenburg

Mission: The Friends of Extension Master Gardener Program – Mecklenburg (FEMGP Meck) is a non-profit organization supporting activities by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGV) to promote research-based horticultural practices and environmental stewardship.

Impact: FEMGP Meck funds public educational outreach throughout the county. EMGV activities in 2023 reached 36,544 people and included:

• Free consultations with schools and neighborhoods to develop community gardens

• Staffed information booths at farmers’ markets and public festivals

• A Speakers Bureau

• A free help desk answering gardening questions online and by phone

• Seasonal flyers on topics such as attracting pollinators, lawn care and vegetable gardening available free at every Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch

• Free soil test kits

• Labor and tools for the care and maintenance of the Public Demonstration Garden at Freedom Park