“One of the largest Master Gardener Program in The US”
Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting horticultural education and volunteer service throughout the county. It is a component of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, an agency of Texas A&M University, and the Texas Master Gardener Association. The DCMGA is open to people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, sex, handicap or national origin.
DCMGA programs and events provide learning opportunities for county residents through speakers and demonstration gardens as well as garden projects for local organizations that provide services to individuals and families in distress. The Dallas County Master Gardener program is one of the largest in the nation, with over 400 Certified Master Gardeners.
For more information about the DCMGA, please click here.
Three Dallas County Master Gardeners Receive President’s Lifetime Achievement Awards
December 4, 2024 - The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an organization’s opportunity to honor its most outstanding volunteers and recognize the impact that they make. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual’s contributions over the whole of a career as opposed to a single or annual contribution. To qualify, a recipient must log at least 4000 volunteer hours that have been verified by the certifying organization.
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Road and Bridge #1 Urban County Farm
April 4, 2022 - R&B1 Urban County Farm is one of two research, education, and demonstration gardens managed by Dallas County Master Gardeners. It is located at 715 Rowlett Road in Garland on the grounds of County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel’s Road and Bridge District 1 office. The project is a joint effort between Commissioner Daniel’s office and the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service.
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