The Penn State Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County outreach efforts include presentations and demonstrations on a wide variety of topics. Master Gardener presenters are knowledgeable and enjoy sharing research-based information about home gardening subjects with Westmoreland County residents.
Youth Compost Pizza program at Peoples Library in New Kensington. Photo credit: Jim Emberg, Penn State Master Gardener
The Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County Speakers Bureau provides your organization with a 30- to 60-minute presentation by a Penn State Master Gardener. We offer topics for both adults and youth. Click on the links below to access the presentation topics and request forms.
What Does a Speakers Bureau Program Entail?
We offer programs that may include a PowerPoint presentation and/or hands-on demonstration, handouts, and information on additional resources. Some presentations can be held in person or virtually. Please see the presentation descriptions for details.
Our speakers are ideal for any group!
- Garden Clubs
- Libraries and Community Organizations
- Parks & Recreation Departments
- Senior Centers
Speakers Bureau Fee
A fee of $100* is used to cover educational development and expenses for our free programs and events throughout the county. We understand that some organizations have limited budgets; please get in touch with us to discuss this further. Our speakers do not accept personal payment for their time. Please send a check made out to "PSCE" to Penn State Extension, c/o MG Speakers Bureau, 214 Donohoe Rd, Suite E, Greensburg, PA 15601.
*The fee does not apply to the youth programs and tours of the demonstration gardens.
Speakers Bureau Request Form
We have online request forms for both adult and youth Speakers Bureaus. Due to the number of requests, we ask you to electronically submit your request via the Speakers Bureau Request Form at least 30 days prior to your event. Each request will be reviewed in the order of the date received.
Topics include basic gardening, garden planning, garden guests: from pollinators to pests, native plants, and vegetables and edibles. Plus, we have presentations specifically developed for our senior learners called "For the Young at Heart."
Master Gardeners want kids to learn all about plants and gardens, which is why we have created a series of programs on topics that include seeds, leaves, pollinators, garden wildlife, and composting. Some of these topics are adapted from the state Master Gardener Growing Gardeners team.
