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Thank you for visiting the URI Master Gardener Program\u2019s Request a Speaker webpage! Our free educational workshop 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can request a speaker by filling out the request form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Please submit the form to notify our volunteers of your request, at least a month in advance of the event.<\/p>\n

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Request Form<\/h1><\/p>\n
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Thank you for visiting the URI Master Gardener Program\u2019s Request a Speaker webpage! Our free educational workshop 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. <\/p>\n

We request that all organizations are willing to distribute our anonymous impact survey to workshop participants and submit requests at least a month in advance. As a volunteer program, we reserve the ability to prioritize requests according to our criteria and capacity.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Note: Preferred browser is Chrome or Firefox.<\/b><\/p>\n

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FAQ's<\/h1><\/p>\n
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What is the URI Master Gardener Program\u2019s educational workshop service?<\/b>
\nA group of trained URI Master Gardener volunteer educators serve as presenters. These individuals are available to speak at libraries, civic organizations, businesses and to other groups on a variety of science-based gardening and environmental topics. All workshops taught by URI Master Gardeners must be offered free of charge to participants.<\/p>\n

Who will be my speaker?<\/b>
\nAll 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.<\/p>\n

How much do you charge per presentation?<\/b>
\nPresentations 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\u2019s public education programming into the future.<\/p>\n

How do I make a donation to the URI Master Gardener Program Educational Endowment?<\/b>
\nBy Check: Please make donation checks payable to the URI Foundation and note \u201cURI Master Gardener Program Educational Endowment\u201d on the memo link. Mail the check to: URI Foundation, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881.
\nBy credit card: https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/mgp\/make-a-gift\/<\/p>\n

What topics are available?<\/b>
\nBees\/Pollinators
\nBugs\/Pests
\nComposting
\nContainer Gardening
\nFlower Pressing
\nHerbs
\nHoliday Plants
\nNative Plant Gardening
\nPruning
\nPutting Garden to Bed
\nSeed Starting
\nVegetable Gardening<\/p>\n

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