Cornell Cooperative Extension Speakers Bureau

     Master Gardener volunteers offer lectures on a wide array of subjects for Oneida County’s garden lovers. Listed below are topics that are being offered through 2009.
                                         Subject:
                                                         Native Flowers
                                                         Orchids & African Violets
                                                         Heirloom Seed Gardening
                                                         Pruning Trees & Shrubs
                                                         Garden Ergonomics
                                                         Bird & Butterfly Gardens
                                                         Composting Basics
                                                         Container Gardening
                                                         Edible Flowers
                                                         Flowering Bulbs
                                                         Herb Gardening
                                                         Invasive Plants
                                                         Landscaping Tips
                                                         Perennial Garden
                                                         Vegetable Gardening
                                                         Organic Gardening

     The talks are approximately 45 minutes with time allotted for questions. A donation of $25.00 per speaker is requested to support the Parker Scripture Botanical Garden at Extension and we do require a 30-day notice. Please note that we rely on our Master Gardener volunteers to provide this service to our community. Do to a large number of requests and a limited number of volunteers, there may be times when a speaker is not available. We appreciate your understanding.
     To arrange for a speaker in Gardening, please contact Holly wise or Lynette Kay at 315-736-3394. To arrange for a speaker in the areas of Agriculture, Youth Development, Nutrition, Early Childhood Care, Education & Development or the Extension itself, please contact us by calling 315/736/3394.