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The mission of the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association is to provide community service through education, environmental stewardship, and to provide information on horticulture to the residents of Wisconsin's Pierce and St. Croix counties. |
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Next SCVMGA Member Meeting:
Thursday, May 28
Professor Emeritus, Biology,
Robert Marquis
6:00 pm social time
6:30 pm business meeting
7:00 pm presentation:
Speaker: Robert Marquis, entomologist will speak on pollinators and beneficial insects.
Carpenter Nature Center
279 So. Cove Rd.
Hudson, WI 54016
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No deadlines at this time. :-)
Upcoming Events
ANNUAL SCVMGA
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SCVMGA Barron and Dallas, WI Road Trip!
Saturday, June 13
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Hey Master Gardeners..... It’s time for our annual road trip & tour on the big yellow school bus! Ride the bus to Country View Greenhouse and Growers in Barron..... |
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Enjoy a Pizza Buffet lunch at
Pine Crest Golf Course in Dallas.....
Wind up the tour with a visit to Fina Gardens in Hillsdale to view their lovely fields of Peonies which should be in full bloom!
Cost: $15.00 per person for transportation and lunch
You are welcome to bring a guest!
Please RSVP to : [email protected]
The big yellow school bus will pick up* and drop off at:
Return ETA will be around 5:00 PM
(*FYI: Bus pickup times will be announced soon!)
Pine Crest Golf Course in Dallas.....
Wind up the tour with a visit to Fina Gardens in Hillsdale to view their lovely fields of Peonies which should be in full bloom!
Cost: $15.00 per person for transportation and lunch
You are welcome to bring a guest!
Please RSVP to : [email protected]
The big yellow school bus will pick up* and drop off at:
- Ellsworth
- River Falls
- Hudson
- New Richmond
Return ETA will be around 5:00 PM
(*FYI: Bus pickup times will be announced soon!)
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Carpenter Nature Center
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FALL Workshop
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Did You Know...
Bring nature to your home through "Homegrown National Parks"
SCVMGA members, you are invited to join the Homegrown National Park® movement by adding your garden(s) to "the map."
Getting on the Homegrown National Park Biodiversity Map showcases your commitment to restoring nature and inspires others to take action. By adding your space, you contribute to a growing movement that regenerates biodiversity and strengthens local ecosystems. Together, our individual efforts create meaningful change!
Whether you have container gardens, a city or suburban lot, or acres of land, you can add your garden and ‘light up’ your city, town or county on the map. Be sure to assign yourself as a member of SCVMGA.
Want to learn more about Homegrown National Park, create an account and add your garden(s) to the map? (Be sure to register your garden as a SCVMGA member) Click on the link below:
https://homegrownnationalpark.org/map/
Or, are you ready to create your account now? Use the handy PDF guides below.
Getting on the Homegrown National Park Biodiversity Map showcases your commitment to restoring nature and inspires others to take action. By adding your space, you contribute to a growing movement that regenerates biodiversity and strengthens local ecosystems. Together, our individual efforts create meaningful change!
Whether you have container gardens, a city or suburban lot, or acres of land, you can add your garden and ‘light up’ your city, town or county on the map. Be sure to assign yourself as a member of SCVMGA.
Want to learn more about Homegrown National Park, create an account and add your garden(s) to the map? (Be sure to register your garden as a SCVMGA member) Click on the link below:
https://homegrownnationalpark.org/map/
Or, are you ready to create your account now? Use the handy PDF guides below.
| biodiversity_map_individual_account_setup_and_faq-1.pdf |
| biodiversity_map_how_to_join_an_organization-1.pdf |
Download the PDF below for a list of local nurseries with natives.
| wi_dnr_western_wisconsin_native_plant_nurseries_march_2026.pdf |
Members, you can also click HERE or HERE for an excellent article on this topic from the Mar-Apr 2026 issue of Sprinklings.
2026 SCVMGA Community Grants
The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association (SCVMGA) awards community grants for the following: beautification of public spaces, horticultural education of the public, community gardens, and/or youth horticulture education. SCVMGA awards several grants every Spring to community organizations who have submitted applications for review. Want a look at last year's awardee projects? click HERE.
Continuing Education
Free Online Programs
for Wisconsin Gardeners
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Great source for 2026 CEs! Join Wisconsin Horticulture Extension for free online gardening programs — and watch from any device! Topics are suitable for gardeners of any skill level. When you register for a program, you can attend the live presentation or wait to watch the recorded version at your convenience. For questions about UW Extension free online programs, contact: [email protected] For Schedule of upcoming free online programs, click below. : https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/free-onhort.extension.wisc.edu/free-online-programs/line-programs/ |
2026 Monthly Plant Disease Zoom Talks
These events can be counted toward continuing education credits (CEs) for MGs.
Each month in 2026, the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will sponsor a free Zoom presentation on a plant disease-related topic. Click HERE to read descriptions and register.
If you have questions about the presentations, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or email at [email protected].
If you have questions about the presentations, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or email at [email protected].
2026 Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Monthly Plant Health Q&A
Sponsored by the UW-Madison
Division of Extension Horticulture Program
Presented LIVE via Zoom.
Join these monthly one-hour sessions in 2026 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
Each session will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the afternoon or evening (1 x per month). Sessions will be presented from 1:30-2:30 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm.
This is your chance to ask questions about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more.
Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
These online sessions are free, but registration is required for each one that you wish to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with a link for joining the session.
Click HERE for the 2026 schedule and to register online.
Note: Master Gardeners, these sessions count toward your CEs.
Join these monthly one-hour sessions in 2026 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
Each session will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the afternoon or evening (1 x per month). Sessions will be presented from 1:30-2:30 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm.
This is your chance to ask questions about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more.
Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
These online sessions are free, but registration is required for each one that you wish to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with a link for joining the session.
Click HERE for the 2026 schedule and to register online.
Note: Master Gardeners, these sessions count toward your CEs.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online Plant Archive
(self paced)
Click HERE to learn from experts at your own pace with accessible, research-based information for gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. These videos count toward your Master Gardener CEs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Carpenter Nature Center Spring Cleanup
Volunteer to help with the spring cleanup at the Carpenter Nature Center 279 S. Cove Rd Hudson, WI June 10, Wednesday 9:00AM-noon. Great for accruing volunteer hours. Bring your own gardening tools for weeding, planting & laying mulch. NO RSVP necessary.
Questions? Call/text Donna Mae Stohlmann on 651-246-2236
Volunteer to help with the spring cleanup at the Carpenter Nature Center 279 S. Cove Rd Hudson, WI June 10, Wednesday 9:00AM-noon. Great for accruing volunteer hours. Bring your own gardening tools for weeding, planting & laying mulch. NO RSVP necessary.
Questions? Call/text Donna Mae Stohlmann on 651-246-2236
Needed:
- Volunteer Coordinator for member opportunities
The Volunteer Coordinator serves as a resource for St. Croix Valley Master Gardener who need volunteer hours or assistance with their community service projects. She/He also responds to requests from community non-profit organizations for master gardener volunteers and works with the organizations to determine their volunteer needs. Contact Nancy Semrud or Deb Pederstuen for more info (contact info under password protected member's section).
- Hospitality Coordinator for SCVMGA monthly meetings
Do you have the gift of hospitality? This SCVMGA role needs you! The Hospitality Coordinator Volunteer recruits volunteers to provide refreshments for monthly meetings and special events such as January Open House. The Coordinator keeps track of expenses and works within the yearly budget of $200 for supplies. For more information on this position, please email Helen Heggernes (contact info under password protected member's section) or contact the SCVMGA board of directors.
These volunteer positions are a great way to acquire your volunteer hours to remain certified. These positions are open immediately.
- Volunteer Coordinator for member opportunities
The Volunteer Coordinator serves as a resource for St. Croix Valley Master Gardener who need volunteer hours or assistance with their community service projects. She/He also responds to requests from community non-profit organizations for master gardener volunteers and works with the organizations to determine their volunteer needs. Contact Nancy Semrud or Deb Pederstuen for more info (contact info under password protected member's section).
- Hospitality Coordinator for SCVMGA monthly meetings
Do you have the gift of hospitality? This SCVMGA role needs you! The Hospitality Coordinator Volunteer recruits volunteers to provide refreshments for monthly meetings and special events such as January Open House. The Coordinator keeps track of expenses and works within the yearly budget of $200 for supplies. For more information on this position, please email Helen Heggernes (contact info under password protected member's section) or contact the SCVMGA board of directors.
These volunteer positions are a great way to acquire your volunteer hours to remain certified. These positions are open immediately.
More Master Gardener Volunteering Opportunities in 2026!
MGs -- Are you looking for a place to volunteer that's close to where you live? Or, are you looking for a volunteering activity that's within your specific area of interest? Look no further -- we have you covered! Browse our Volunteer Opportunities List " for Pierce and St. Croix Counties, complete with descriptions and contact information. You'll find the list on the left side navigation panel of this page by mousing over the "For SCVMGA Members" tab. Note: these pages are password protected for SCVMGA members only. The Volunteer Opportunities List can be downloaded and printed or saved to your computer.
MGs -- Are you looking for a place to volunteer that's close to where you live? Or, are you looking for a volunteering activity that's within your specific area of interest? Look no further -- we have you covered! Browse our Volunteer Opportunities List " for Pierce and St. Croix Counties, complete with descriptions and contact information. You'll find the list on the left side navigation panel of this page by mousing over the "For SCVMGA Members" tab. Note: these pages are password protected for SCVMGA members only. The Volunteer Opportunities List can be downloaded and printed or saved to your computer.
Order your bulbs through the Bloomin’ Bucks program and Brent and Becky’s Bulbs will donate 25% of the sale to the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association! Anyone is welcome to order whatever they want, in whatever quantity they want -- bulbs, books, tools, supplements, gift certificates...AND MORE!
Just follow these simple steps:
Orders for summer items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-January through mid-May. Fall planted items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-March through mid-November.
Just follow these simple steps:
- Click HERE to go the Bloomin' Bucks webpage.
- Select "St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Assoc." from the dropdown menu.
- You will go to a special REMINDER page. Read it and click YES to continue.
- You will be directed to the Brent and Becky’s Bulbs website where a portion of every dollar you spend goes to support SCVMGA.
- To be EXTRA sure, write “This is a Bloomin’ Bucks purchase for the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association” in the “Comments” box of the Checkout Details Screen.
Phone orders are welcome too. Just call Brent and Becky’s Bulbs at 877-661-2852.
Orders for summer items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-January through mid-May. Fall planted items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-March through mid-November.
