Next Meeting

July 8, 10 AM

BBG Auditorium

Download the graphic above to use on your social media to promote this Citizen Science project. Just right click on the graphic then save it to your computer or phone and share with friends, family, neighbors - everyone!

Bethany's PowerPoint about the Census will be available in the Members section of our website by next week.



Let's get the word out today.

JCMGA, Inc. Aprons

Looking for a great gardening apron? How about one that shows you are a Jefferson County Master Gardener?

Linda Massey will have these for sale at meetings until we run out. Aprons are $15, cash or check made out to JCMGA, Inc.

JCMGA, Inc. Volunteer Opportunities

Above: From The Lovelady Center. New trellis installed this spring to grow pickling cucumbers vertically. From left to right: Linda Butler, Ann Baxter, Greta Trimm, Juliet Easlick, and Michelle Barnes, Director of Gardening at The Lovelady Center.

Click here for our County-wide Volunteer Opportunities List

compiled by your Community Service Committee

If we are missing a project or location please email us at: jcmgacommunitysvs@gmail.com.

HelpLine

JCMGA continues shifts on Friday afternoons, and now Thursday afternoons have also become available if Friday doesn’t work for you…try Thursday! Contact Susan McNamara if you're interested in volunteering.

As always, many thanks to those who fill shifts…either at the BBG or remotely!

Got pictures from a volunteer experience - including the HelpLine? Send them to hendleymary@gmail.com to share with other members!

**Important Message for Master Gardeners from Auburn**

If you volunteer with youth (individuals under 18) as part of the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) program, Auburn University requires you to complete training on protecting minors. This training is essential to help you understand your responsibilities as a Mandatory Reporter, which is explained in the course.

Action Required:

• Register and complete the online training in the Youth Protection Portal, https://aub.ie/ypp-portal.
• Be sure to save the confirmation email once your training is complete.

The EMG program is part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the outreach arm of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. You can learn more about Auburn’s Youth Protection Policy here, Youth Protection Policy.

Important Guidelines for Youth Programs:

• EMG Volunteers may only serve as Supervised Program Staff. A school teacher or program sponsor must be physically present at all times.
• For public events, parents or guardians are the supervising adults.

Examples:

• At 4-H events, Extension agents are always present.
• At summer camps (e.g., Birmingham Botanical Gardens), educational staff are always on-site.

To register, go here and scroll down.

Statewide Monthly Update

Hosted by the Home Grounds Team, Auburn Extension Office

The Last Monday of Every Month (Except for Holidays) @ 1:00 PM

 Zoom Registration Required (Click Here)

The next update will be June 30.

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June ACES Calendar

The ACES website is a wealth of information and opportunities for Master Gardeners! Check out the June Alabama Gardener's Calendar here..

Get Outside with Alabama Smart Yards Webinar Series

This online series is brought to you by the Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests team. Throughout the year, the team will provide 30-minute segments on common gardening information, home pests, fruits, vegetables, wildlife, and much more. Webinars are on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:00.

• June 25—Plants as Screens Conducted by Members of the Alabama Extension Home Horticulture Team

For more information on the Get Outside with Alabama Smart Yards webinar series, contact Dani Carroll at carrodl@aces.edu.

Webinars are on Zoom. Register here!

Volunteer with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens to help protect, nurture, and share these beautiful spaces.

1. Create an account on the volunteer portal VolunteerHub.
2. Attend Volunteer Orientation.
3. Complete a one-on-one interview with Volunteer Coordinator Emma Thompson.

**Note:** The next volunteer orientation will be in October.

Contact volunteer@bbgardens.org with any questions!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Tuesdays, 8-10am: Come work with horticulturist Katelyn Bahr in the newly refreshed Southern Living Garden! In March, volunteers planted almost 200 new Southern Living plants, and we would love to have you help maintain this lovely space.

For more upcoming classes and events, visit the BBG website. Not a member yet? Join here.

Bookmark the Aldridge Gardens Calendar to keep up with what's happening.

Master Gardeners are always welcome to volunteer for credit hours! Contact Rachel Latham, Education and Volunteer Coordinator.

2025 BLOUNT COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

LUNCH & LEARNS

Join Blount County Master Gardeners for this fun and informative series every third Wednesday. Bring your own lunch; drinks and garden information will be provided!

June 18 Color in the Garden with Susan Hagen Cleveland Community Center 517 Park Road Cleveland, AL 35049

Jefferson County Master Gardeners Association, Inc.

President, Katherine Ennis

Vice President, Judith Rives

Treasurer, Carlton 'Skip' Craig

Assistant Treasurer, Cynthia "Cindy" Funderburk

Secretary, Jennye McCreary

At-Large Directors: Angela Fuller Grace, Hana Berres

Committees & Roles, 2025

• AMGA Advisory Council Representative (Standing): Terri Barker (First), Fletcher Harvey (Second)
• Archivist (Standing): Missy Norris 
• Communications Committee (Standing): Mary Hendley (Chair), Lead Newsletter Editor, Jeff Sfakianos, Website Editor, Fletcher Harvey, AMGA Pathways Newsletter Contributor, Diane Remick, Facebook Editor,
• Community Service Committee (Standing): Vickie Jones (Chair), Marian "Bunny" Fite, Laura Kezar, Sylvia Britt (Outreach Coordinator), Angela Pewitt, and Misha Unruh.
• Financial Review Committee (Standing): Terri Barker (Chair), Jan Street, Amy Weis, Sandy McCarthy, Nelda Creel 
• Fundraising Committee (Standing): Susan McNamara (Chair), Darwin Bell, Diana Seevers, Seeking Members!
• Grants Committee: Sandy McCarthy (Chair), Laura Kezar, Karen Mitchell
• Helpline Coordinator: Susan McNamara
• Hospitality Committee (Standing): Janie Howell (Chair), Francis Simpson, Rebecca Campagna, Terri Millican, and Beth Elliott
• Membership Committee (Standing): Linda Massey (Chair), Kenneth "Ken" Hall (Awards Coordinator), Jennye McCreary (Greeting Card Writer), Patricia Putnam (official JCMGA Photographer), and Amy Weis
• Nominating Committee (Ad Hoc): Katherine Ennis (Chair), Two other members to be appointed by the August 2025 meeting. 
• Policies & Procedures Committee (Standing): Katherine Ennis (Chair), Sandy McCarthy, Amy Weis,

Patricia Putnam - official JCMGA Photographer

Click here to view the Bylaws of JCMGA, Inc.