Please note: Given the large volume of requests, our Speaker Request form is currently not available until further notice.  Please check back here for updates soon.  Thank you for your patience as we build capacity for this free, volunteer-run service.

Thank you for visiting the URI Master Gardener Program’s Request a Speaker webpage! Our free public presentation service is possible thanks to the dedication of our trained volunteer educators, who give presentations on a variety of science-based, environmentally-sound horticulture topics.   We request that all organizations are willing to distribute our anonymous impact survey to workshop participants. 

Organizations should complete this form using either a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser. Please note that the requesting organization must have the ability to host virtual presentations using video conferencing technology if requesting a virtual presentation. Once the request is submitted, an automatic confirmation email will be sent acknowledging the submission. If you do not receive a confirmation notice within a short period of time or need help please contact us at 401-874-2900.

Note: Preferred browser is Chrome or Firefox. Internet Explorer may give issues.

What is the URI Master Gardener Program’s public presentation service?
A group of trained URI Master Gardener volunteer educators serve as presenters; are available to speak at libraries, civic organizations, garden clubs, businesses and to other groups on a variety of science-based horticulture and environmental topics. All workshops taught by URI Master Gardeners must be offered free of charge to participants.

Who will be my speaker?
All public presentation educators are certified URI Master Gardener volunteer with advanced knowledge and interest in the topics offered through the service. We are happy to provide a brief bio for each educator in advance for use in publicizing the presentation.

How much do you charge per presentation?
Presentations by URI Master Gardener volunteers are free. An optional donation of $100 per presentation is appreciated for deposit into our endowment account, which ensures the vitality of the URI Master Gardener Program’s public education programming into the future.

How do I make a donation to the URI Master Gardener Program Educational Endowment? Please make donation checks payable to the URI Foundation and note “URI Master Gardener Program Educational Endowment” on the memo link. Mail the check to: URI Foundation, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881. If you’d like to donate using a credit card, please visit this website and click “Make a Gift.”And thank you.

What topics are available?
See the drop down menu on the “Request a Speaker” tab for a list of available topics.