The York county Master Gardeners provide horticulture information and education to home gardeners based on proven research specific to the local climate, soils and plants. Master gardeners answer gardening questions and diagnosis insect and plant problems via the garden hotline, Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Teach community and urban gardening to youth and adults. Maintain the gardens at john Rudy Park where gardeners can learn about annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs for York county. Offer the annual "garden wise" educational conference - a one-day event with workshops and speakers. Speakers bureau provides speakers on garden topics for community groups. Teach composting. For more information please, feel free to contact: Constance Schmotzer Consumer Horticulture Educator [email protected] 717-840-7408

Offers educational and social enrichment opportunities (non-credit courses) that accentuate the joy of learning and person fulfillment.

Offers a 4-H youth development program led by volunteers who receive training and educational project books from Pennsylvania State University. Youth have the opportunity to learn by doing and explore project areas that may spark their interest in a future career path.

Nutrition education and food resource management education for the resource stressed SNAP-ED eligible audience. Offers families and youth with limited resources FREE research-based lessons designed to help them develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a healthful diet on a limited budget.