Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or just beginning to dig into the seeds of gardening, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has the perfect way to cultivate that passion.
Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon to attend the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Program Open House. This free public event, held at 3245 College Ave., in Davie, will offer a hands-on look at the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Learn how you can cultivate local projects, connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and help others grow, all while growing personally and professionally.
Organizers of the open house invite residents to discover how they can make a difference in their community through gardening education and outreach. Participants will learn how the Master Gardener Volunteer program blends science-based training with real-world application, empowering volunteers to become leaders in sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship.
Guests can attend informative presentations and take part in a Q&A session with UF/IFAS faculty and current volunteers. Attendees will also hear from active volunteers who share their experiences helping local schools, community gardens and homeowners thrive through horticulture education and environmentally friendly practices.
“As an agent, I see firsthand the transformative impact of the Master Gardener Volunteer program here in Broward County,” said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County urban horticulture agent and Master Gardener Volunteer program coordinator. “It’s a tremendous point of pride to know that our volunteers are not only expanding their own knowledge, but using what they learn to make a lasting, positive difference in our community.”
Attendees will discover the benefits of becoming an Master Gardener Volunteer and explore ways to get involved, including details about the Master Gardener Volunteer scholarship program that supports new volunteers.
Participants also can connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, UF/IFAS faculty and local experts who share a passion for cultivating a greener Broward County.
“Every question answered, every garden assisted and every educational outreach leaves a legacy of science-based gardening practices and environmental stewardship,” said Bravo. “The dedication and expertise of our volunteers truly help shape a greener, more resilient Broward County for generations to come. Plus, there’s always room for more blooms in our garden of volunteers.”
For more information, learn more at the registration website or contact the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County office.
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By Lourdes Mederos, rodriguezl@ufl.edu
ABOUT UF/IFAS
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents.
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