OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Master Gardeners announce a viewing of a Gardening to Protect Pollinators archived webinar from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7 PM.   Many land grant schools and Extension services in the Midwest offer webinars on many topics, including horticulture.  This one is recommended by several Mahaska County Master Gardeners, and discussion of the topic will occur after the webinar.

Programs presented by Mahaska County Master Gardeners are for any interested garden enthusiast and last approximately one hour.  There is no fee to attend – with registration is not required but appreciated.  The event will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office Auditorium, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa.

Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twentieth year.  The local program organized after the county held their first training.  The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects.  Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.  The program is open to anyone 14 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community.

More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/master-gardener-program.