Be Involved

Fundraising for the Future

Organizing and funding the Master Gardener Program and its activities is done in cooperation with Washington State University Extension. The Foundation has the job of raising funds that make all we do in the community possible. 

Your support matters! Here’s how:

• The WSU Extension oversees programs in four Kitsap County Demonstration Gardens tended by Master Gardener volunteers. Your donation enables the Foundation to supply the gardens with seeds, plant starts, soil and tools essential for growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. 
• Each summer, fun and educational programs for kids and their families are held right in the Demonstration Gardens and run by Master Gardener volunteers. Your contributions to the Foundation supply equipment, such as microscopes, kid–friendly tools, and educational materials.
• WSU trains Master Gardeners in plant and pest identification, sustainable and water-wise garden practices, pruning, and many other topics. In turn, Master Gardeners volunteer at answer clinic booths throughout the growing season at Farmer’s Markets in Bainbridge, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo, where they field questions and provide resources. Funds you donate to the Foundation enable this outreach by providing resources such as hand-held and digital magnifiers, canopies, and reference books.  

Outreach is at the heart of the Master Gardener program. WSU and our Foundation visit schools and participate at events in every corner of Kitsap County. Your donations help us as we spread knowledge to sustain healthy and resilient communities.