LIVE Series

We hope you join us for this new LIVE series to learn more about gardening. There is no cost to participate and the webinars are open to all. If you can’t attend the live webinar, a recording will be available on YouTube.

Live streamed to Facebook and YouTube

The UC Master Gardener LIVE videos can be counted as continuing education hours for UC Master Gardener Volunteers. Whether you join LIVE or watch the recording be sure to record your continuing education hours in the Volunteer Management System (VMS).

LIVE Series Schedule

Search for Excellence Winners LIVE Series

Thank you for joining the UC Master Gardener Program as we learn from our Search for Excellence competition winners.

No registration or special link needed, the talks will be streamed LIVE to Facebook and YouTube on the specified dates.

Search for Excellence Third Place: Video Learning Reaches Larger Audiences

Thurs., Nov. 16 @12PM

Link to documents and slide deck: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/ge5wke1qkiz2owufk3k61zm3ic702vhy

Description:

Third place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) will present on their winning project Video Learning Reaches Larger Audiences. UC Master Gardener of Sacramento County's video project serves as an inspiration across the state and has inspired other programs to create accessible video content. The setbacks of the Covid pandemic demonstrated the UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County's resilience and dedication to giving back to their community. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify the incredible impacts programs are making across the state.

Attend, enjoy, and learn about our phenomenal 2023 SFE winners. Qualifies as 1 CE hour for UC Master Gardener volunteers, please enter hours into VMS. Read more about this project on the statewide blog.

Speakers:

Kathy Steuer, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Sacramento County
Mary Welch, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Sacramento County

Search for Excellence Second Place: Engagement + Education + Enthusiasm = School Garden Success

Fri., Dec. 1 @12PM

Link to documents and slide deck: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/rzr95aoz0vw6z1qxdj1eo9zfa3sf2k9g

Description:

The second-place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) presents on their winning project Engagement+Education+Enthusiasm=School Garden Success! UC Master Gardener volunteers of Placer County have created engaging, outdoor garden activities that go beyond traditional textbooks, sparking a love for nature and healthy living in students. The project delves into exciting topics like plant care, photosynthesis, the role of worms in soil creation, and the delicious benefits of eating fresh vegetables. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify the incredible impacts programs are making across the state.

Speakers:

Carol Holliman, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Placer County
Melissa Johnson, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Placer County

Search for Excellence First Place: Soboba Cultural Garden: Connecting the Past with the Future

Thurs., Dec. 14 @12PM

Description:

First place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) presents on their winning project, Soboba Cultural Garden: Connecting the Past with the Future. The Riverside County UC Master Gardener’s work within the Soboba Cultural Garden stood out as an extraordinary testament to the power of gardening in honoring cultural heritage and nurturing a vibrant community. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify the incredible impacts programs are making across the state.

Speakers:

Thurman Howard, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Riverside County
Georgia Renne, UC Master Gardener Volunteer Riverside County

Search for Excellence Third Place: Cross Pollination, Growing Abilities: Cultivating Independence and Community in the Garden

Fri., Jan. 12 @12PM

Description:

Third place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) will present on their winning project Cross Pollination, Growing Abilities: Cultivating Independence and Community in the Garden. Developed by the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County alongside CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE, and the Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises (MORE), this garden is a nurturing ground for life skills, self-esteem, and community integration. It stands as a symbol of equal opportunity and inclusivity, providing enriching experiences for adults with disabilities supported by MORE, fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment among all who tend to it. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify the incredible impacts programs are making across the state.

Speakers:

Tracy Celio, Program Manager Central Sierra, UC Master Gardener Program
Diane Hernandez, UC Master Garden Volunteer El Dorado County

View past LIVE on YouTube

Questions? Contact:

Lauren Snowden
Statewide Training Coordinator
mgtrainings@ucanr.edu

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