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.

EMGV Meck 2025 Accomplishments

• Donated overall 7,453 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer hours in research-based educational service. 

• Grew the diversity and breadth of community gardens providing educational consultations to start and/or maintain multiple gardens.

• Colloborated with JCSU's Sustainability Village to raise over 1,000 vegetable plants.

• Enhanced the school garden program using a Lowe's donation to work with Carolina Green Industry Network at Charlotte Lab, Chantilly Montessori, Collingswood Language Academy, Elizabeth Traditional, The Fletcher School, and Irwin Academic Center.

• Responded to requests for speakers with delivery of 53 presentations by the EMG Speaker's Bureau resulting in 1,642 community contacts. 

• Answered 523 resident questions received through email, voicemail, or at the Meck Extension office providing research-based horticultural information. 

• Worked a Ask a Master Gardener booth at 7 Farmer's Markets from April-September. 

• Created a Fall Plant Sale for the community at the Extension office raising funds to support future EMG programs in the community.

• Increased educational opportunities at the Freedom Park Demonstration Garden through participation in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, by piloting a "Guide to Learning in the Garden" class, and by providing garden tours.

• Partnered with 4-H agents to create awareness of 4-H/Youth programs in Mecklenburg County.

• Funded a horticulture student scholarship at CPCC. 

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