The Highland Lakes Master 
Gardener Association 
Welcomes You
email us at
highlandlakesmga@gmail.com 


"The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association (HLMGA) has been active in Burnet County since 1998.  Throughout the year, in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the HLMGA sponsors horticultural education programs throughout the adjacent counties.  We also sponsor volunteer service projects in the Highland Lakes area.  Some of the largest projects include the Burnet Farmers and Crafts Market, The Garden at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marble Falls, the Burnet Middle School Greenhouse Project, the Kings Garden in Kingsland, and the Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show, which marked its 21st year in 2019.  In 2010, HLMGA members also helped bring back the Burnet County Area Fair, and they remain dedicated to the Fair’s growth and continued success.

Each spring, HLMGA offers a 40 hour educational program of lectures, workshops, and field trips for those interested in becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  This rigorous program provides a comprehensive background in horticultural principles and practices with an emphasis on conservation and sustainability.  Existing members re-certify every year by attending continuing education classes and logging volunteer hours through various projects and activities."  The foundation of the association is its service to the community.  Master Gardeners love to share the knowledge they’ve acquired, and they put it to practical use. Volunteer efforts include hands-on work, presentations, writing of articles and administrative work with others who also care about plants, water conservation, and protecting the environment. 

HLMGA has more than 120 members and associate members, some of whom have been active in its work for almost two decades. While most of our members live in Burnet and Llano Counties, we also have members who live in surrounding counties.

In 2015, members of HLMGA logged in 9,767 volunteer hours and in 2016, 8,903 hours. These numbers amount to a tremendous contribution to the community. Using figures from the website www.Independent Sector.org, our organization, in those two years alone, contributed more than $443,782 to our surrounding communities through our volunteer efforts.

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AT Opportunity for HLMGA Members and Associates

Approved for 1 hour of AT for HLMGA

Backyard bug hunt webinar series
Arachnid Identification (excluding spiders)
When: Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdu2qrjsvEt1x_MPN2TW3MPLV5Xn_CtbA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


​This workshop has been approved for AT.
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Master Gardener Advanced Training Hours for this Native Grass Workshop at Selah Bamberger Ranch Preserve 
3672 Blue Ridge Dr., Johnson City, TX, 78636 
Saturday, 23 October, starting at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (count class and hikes, but not lunch for total AT Hours),
Fee = $200, pre-registration required at the site below, click on Tickets for October 23 and follow instructions.  


Workshops are starting to return to the Bamberger Ranch Preserve and one of the annual favorites is the Native Grasses Workshop.  This year it will be held on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  The day will begin with a classroom review of the basics and then continue in the field with hands-on specimen collection.  In addition to learning to identify which grass is which, you will learn which grasses are an indicator of a water source or an indicator of deep soil.  The cost is $200 and Cathy Hill has approved this workshop for purposes of advanced training.  For more details, please check out the following link -> Native Grass Workshop - Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve


Tuesday, November 9th Program and Meeting - 2:00 - 4:00 PM 
This meeting will be in person and on Zoom.  Watch email for Zoom link.  
Presentation: "Relate to Nature as We Shape the Environment - Gardens, Climate Change, and Sustainability"
Presented by Dr. Ray Buchanan and Lida Woodul


Tuesday, December 7th - Awards Program and Christmas Party - 6:30 PM 
We will have entertainment by the Agarita Hill Band, and light refreshments (no banquet this year).  We will also recognize our 2021 certification class and other service hour awards.

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