Hancock County Master Gardeners Association

HCMGA Education Program
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
“What’s to Love about Bats” presentation by Dawn VanDeman, Eagle Creek Discovery Center – just in time for Halloween!

HCMGA Education Program
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
HCMGA Member Share – members share their gardening successes and challenges.
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

Fall Plant Sale
2023-09-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Fall Sale Flyers

HCMGA Education Program
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Topic is yet to be announced.
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

HCMGA Education Program
2023-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | IN
Garden Tour lead by Helen Stuessy at her property … details will be posted as they become available.

HCMGA Education Program
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
“Planting a Meadow” presentation by Helen Stuessy, M.D.
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

Daylily Sale
2023-07-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Hancock County Master Gardeners Association presents our annual Daylily Sale with over 100 varieties of daylilies available! Proceeds benefit the annual scholarship. Join us at the Purdue Extension Office in Greenfield. See you there!

Master Gardeners Booth - Hancock County 4H Fair
2023-06-25 13:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-24 13:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

HCMGA Education Program
2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
“European Garden Tour” presentation by Artis Kingston, EMG, Amsterdam Floridad and RHS Chelsea Flower
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

2023 Annual Spring Plant Sale
2023-05-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Large variety of herbs, annuals, vegetables, and perennials. Hanging baskets for Mother’s Day also available.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online April 25-May 2 at hancockmga.com and pick-up during the Plant Sale.
Demonstration on Planting a Salsa Garden at 10:00 am.

2023 Annual Spring Plant Sale
2023-05-05 08:00 - 18:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Large variety of herbs, annuals, vegetables, and perennials. Hanging baskets for Mother’s Day also available.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online April 25-May 2 at hancockmga.com and pick-up during the Plant Sale.

Ephemeral Walk and Weed Wrangle
2023-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join us for a wildflower identification walk at Thornwood Nature Preserve and witness the full spectrum of spring flowers in bloom! As part of this ephemeral walk, we will also focus on eliminating invasive garlic mustard.
Bring gloves and dress for the weather!

HCMGA Education Program
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Video “The Nature of Oaks” by NWF and Doug Tallamay, Author and Professor University of Delaware.
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

Green Thumb: Indiana's Keystone Plants
2023-04-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Hancock County Public Library-New Palestine Branch, 5731 W U.S. 52, New Palestine, IN, 46163, United States
“Indiana’s Keystone Plants” presented by Lais McCartney, ARN Educator, Hancock County Purdue Extension. Attendees will learn about the most important plants to encourage in their landscapes, keystone species, upon which other organisms depend to maintain a healthy ecosystem. This Green Thumb event is in partnership with the Hancock County Master Gardeners Association, Hancock Soil and Water Conservation District, Co-Alliance Agricultural Cooperative and the Hancock Public Library. Come, learn and share your thoughts and questions at our educational booths. You may even win a prize.
Get your spring garden off to the best start ever!

Annual Daylily Sale
2022-07-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140

Ecological Landscapes – Contributing to Conservation, Landscaping with Natives
2021-08-25 18:30 | Zoom
Presented by Coralie Palmer of Indiana Native Plant Society

Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.

Register for the event online through Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpc-6vrD0oEtF3blBrrUwzp12zRaCgs1gv
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.

Rain Gardens
2021-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Lais McCartney, ANR Educator and Artis Kingston, Master Gardener Association Member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1017282242093160/

Fall Plant Sale Meeting
2021-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140

Alternative Plants II
2021-05-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Elaine Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1364226657254951/

Annual Spring Plant Sale 2021
2021-04-30 08:00 - 2021-05-01 15:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Hancock County Master Gardeners & Hancock County Herb Society
Large variety of herbs, annuals and perennials.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online from April 20 – April 27 at https://hancockmga.com/spring-plant-sale-2021/ and pick-up at the plant Sale.
Friday April 30 8am – 6pm
Saturday May 1 8am – 3pm
Hancock Co. Fairgrounds
4-H Show Arena
620 N. Apple Street
Greenfield, IN 46140

Alternative Plants I
2021-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Elaine Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1341758679511634/

Ephemeral Walk in Thornwood Nature Preserve
2021-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
In-person, outside, field trip to Thornfield Nature preserve, led by Elaine Whitefield, Master Gardener Association Member and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
See more information about Thornwood Nature Preserve: https://www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/171-thornwood-preserve
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1231617137234835/

Ephemeral Walk in Thornwood Nature Preserve
2021-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
In-person, outside, field trip to Thornfield Nature preserve, led by Elaine Whitefield, Master Gardener Association Member and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
See more information about Thornwood Nature Preserve: https://www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/171-thornwood-preserve
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2548329952133818/

Weed Wrangle Field Trip in Thornwood Nature Preserve
2021-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
In-person, outside, weed wrangle at Thornfield Nature preserve.
See more information about Thornwood Nature Preserve: https://www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/171-thornwood-preserve
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/819198905331447/

Eradicating Invasive Plants
2021-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/698150354195560/

Identifying Invasive Plants
2021-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/743598263250468/

Supporting Monarchs in a Changing World
2021-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Kirsten Carlson, BS in Biology from Indiana University and a MS in Secondary Science Education from IU. Kirsten also has her MS certification in Special Education.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/405977673828997
