Critical Action Required. The deadline clock is ticking. Key to maintaining your Master Gardener certification is a criminal background check. Application due February 16. Full details in the January newsletter. You may dowload the form in MS Word format here: Volunteer Criminal Background Check Form
Master Gardeners are required to apply for and pass a criminal background check every three years. This is mandated by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. In the January newsletter ( pages 10 & 11), are the application and instructions for filling out the form. Print and complete the form, and date and sign. Enclose in a sealed envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to Attention: Travis Franke. Mail to Texas AgriLife Extension Service, 210 E. Live Oak, Seguin, Tx 78155; or, bring the form to the February 16 membership meeting. Without exception, the form must be returned no later than February 16, 2012. Questions regarding the Criminal Background Check Program should be directed to Bob Davis at email: rdavis20@att.net.
Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden — A special event hosted by the Guadalupe County Community Garden, Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9 am – 11 am, in the County Annex Building Courtroom, 1101 Elbel Road, Schertz.
One of the most popular birds that people love to invite to their gardens are hummingbirds. Learn about the history of these flying jewels, tips on how to identify and attract them to your backyard, and the native plants that offer up nectar for these birds which will provide endless viewing pleasure. Presented by Judit Green, Texas Parks & Wildllife. Admission is free, but a donation to the Community Garden is welcome. For more information or to reserve your place, call 210-363-8380 or email jlbruno@gvec.net. Here’s a flyer to share with family & friends Hummingbird Event Jan 28
More breaking news: Orientation to the Junior Master Gardener Training Program. Thursday, Jan. 26, 9am-4pm, Agrilife Extension Building, 210 East Live Oak, Seguin. Session directed to Master Gardeners, 4-H leaders, and teachers. Class size limited. To reserve your seat or for more information, call 210.363-8380 or Email jlbruno@gvec.net. Orientation details in this document Orientation to Junior Master Gardener Program
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The Master Gardener of Guadalupe County is an educational and volunteer program offered by the AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. It is open to people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, handicap or national origin. The program is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and extend horticultural projects throughout the community. These goals are implemented through the training and employment of local volunteers known as Master Gardeners.
