Association

MEMBERSHIP: The New River Valley Master Gardener Association (NRVMGA) is composed of members who have completed an Extension Master Gardener Program or are Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardeners, Interns or Trainees.

MISSION: The purpose of the Association is to provide service to the community by promoting good horticultural stewardship in accordance with standards approved by the VCE and its Master Gardener Program. Additionally, the Association fosters communication, education, and fellowship among its members and the community.

JOINING THE NRVMGA: All master gardeners are encouraged to join this vibrant Association. The annual membership fee of $15.00 helps to support the work of the organization as it fulfills its mission. In order to join or renew a membership in the Association completed the required form and provide dues payment. The NRV Master Gardener Association is a non-profit organization (501c3) and depends on membership fees to cover operating expenses.

MEMBER ACTIVITIES: The main activities of the New River Valley Master Gardener Association (NRVMGA) include the following:

Plan, coordinate and offer monthly educational programs
Plan, organize and implement fundraising activities
Administer the NRVMGA grant program
Support the Extension Master Gardener trainee/intern program
Participate in ongoing Master Gardener projects
Publish the NRVMGA Newsletter known as the “Grapevine”
Create and maintain the NRVMGA website
Create and update NRVMGA Facebook page
Create a membership directory that is available by email to members
Facilitate social gatherings such as the new Extension MG training class social, May potluck/MG Intern Graduation, and November Holiday/Year-End Potluck which is also the NRVMGA annual meeting
Maintain financial records and file appropriate federal and state tax forms required of nonprofit organizations

GOVERNANCE: The NRV Master Gardener Association is governed by an Association Board composed of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Members at Large. The Bylaws MGA February 2023 and Standing Rules MGA February 2023 of the Organization can be downloaded by clicking on the titles.

Grow A Row Challenge

Food insecurity, and hungry families, are a growing issue throughout our communities.

Help feed those in need in our communities by growing extra fruit or vegetables this season and donating them to a food bank or community effort near you.

The New River Valley Master Gardeners are joining together to grow extra produce in our projects, and at our homes, to donate to the community. Here is a link to food banks or community outreach efforts throughout the NRV, by county and the type of food donations they accept, for ideas of where you can donate and help feed those in need.

Need seeds? You can source free produce seeds by visiting our plant clinics and your local libraries – many of which have a free seed station in a repurposed card catalog.

Visit Garden Projects

If you missed visiting us during pollinator week, don’t worry, the gardens are still open to the public and many of them also support food production and are taking part in the Grow A Row Challenge. Click here to learn more about gardens to visit in our program counties, learn about pollinators, and learn about our NRVMGA community grant program that contributes funding to support these gardening projects.