Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County provides speakers on a variety of subjects.
Lecture on Pollinators
Erie County's Master Gardeners are available to provide a presentation or demonstration to your group of children or adults on a wide variety of garden-related topics.
Sample Topics:
* Beneficial Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens
* Community Gardens
* Composting
* Container Gardening
* Flower Gardening
* Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
* Greenhouses and Winter Gardening
* Native and Invasive Plants
* Plant Propagation and Seed Starting
* …And Many More!
Who Are the Master Gardeners?
Master Gardeners have been volunteering in Erie County since 1996. They are community members with a special interest in gardening. They have received training in horticulture and environmental stewardship from Penn State Cooperative Extension and use research-based information to educate the public.
Speaker Fees
Our speakers do not accept personal payment for their time. However, a suggested fee is used to cover educational development and expenses for our non-profit programs. Contact us to discuss further.
What Does A Speaker Program Entail?
Speakers will tailor a program to the needs of your group, which may include a PowerPoint presentation, hands-on demonstration, handouts or worksheets, and information on additional resources. Presentations last approximately one hour.
Our speakers are ideal for any group!
* Garden Clubs
* Scout Troops and Schools
* Libraries and Community Organizations
* Parks & Recreation Departments
* Senior Centers
Interested In Scheduling A Speaker or Finding Out More?
Call or Email:
Lisa Rand, Master Gardener Coordinator, at 814-825-0900 or lma161@psu.edu
Carol Gleichsner, Speakers Bureau Chair, at 814-490-9922 or cgleich@aol.com
Topic list for the Erie County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau.
