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