National Parks

Brooke Boarman
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It was on March 1st of 1872 that Yellowstone National Park in Montana and Wyoming was declared “a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” However, it took 44 additional years until, in 1916, a National Parks Service Act would be signed by president Woodrow Wilson, officially declaring the protection…
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Welcoming Rachel Grant

Brooke Boarman
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When seasons of life ebb and flow and positions in the Junior Master Gardener offices become empty, the program brings in fresh faces to fill these empty chairs. We are pleased to introduce Rachel Grant. Rachel is entering the program as the JMG Instructional Designer & Supporter. She comes in with the hope of helping JMG…
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Welcoming Blaine Wootan

Brooke Boarman
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We have added another hard-working member to our staff.  Meet Blaine Wootan!  Blaine is a sophomore Agriculture Economics major here at Texas A&M University. He is from College Station, Texas. Blaine’s main roles are to help with horticulture technician testing, food testing, and keeping our book store and merchandise inventory stocked up. Blaine is looking forward…
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Flat Mantis Photo Contest #jmg16go

Brooke Boarman
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JMG wants to see what kind of adventures you go on this summer! Enter in our very first “Flat Mantis” photo contest and get the chance to win some GREAT prizes! NOW THRU AUGUST 8TH  It’s simple: Click this link to enter yourself in the contest. Print out the Flat Mantis PDF. Travel with your print out…
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Welcoming Antoinette Morris

Brooke Boarman
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The arrival of summer brings one of our newest student workers, Antoinette Morris! She is our new conference and event coordinator. Antoinette will be helping behind the scenes with many of our conferences and events within the Junior Master Gardener program. We are thrilled to benefit from Antoinette’s organizational and people skills. Antoinette is a…
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Magnificent Mammals

Brooke Boarman
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In honor of #jmgwildlife month, we wanted to feature some concepts from the Wildlife Gardener curricula…mammals! [vc_separator type=”” size=”” icon=”paw”] There are more than 4,000 species of mammals, but whether they live on land or in the water, all these mammals share some common characteristics. [vc_separator type=”” size=”” icon=”paw”] Mammal Characteristics All mammals are warm blooded.…
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Printing Certificates 101

Brooke Boarman
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The end of the school year is here, and it’s time to print certificates for your kiddos! Waiting on people can be a hassle, especially when you have a deadline to hand out your certificates.  Lucky for you, there is an easy way to get your certificates printed out INSTANTANEOUSLY! Below is a step-by-step explanation…
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Lizard Lair

Taylor Whittlesey
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What is a lair?  A wild animals resting place, especially one that is well hidden. In honor of #jmgwildlife month, we wanted to feature some concepts from the Wildlife Gardener curricula. One of our favorite creatures in the Bryan College Station area is the lizard. They are EVERYWHERE! Concept 6 displays an activity where you…
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Veggie Pots

Taylor Whittlesey
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Veggie Pots Spring calls for outdoor festivities and lots of plants. If you are looking into event planting or becoming a florist, this is a quick, unique, and easy way to decorate with plants for an event. The container is biodegradable so you can plant it directly into your garden afterwards.   Materials: Your choice of…
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Secret Smells

Taylor Whittlesey
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What’s Your Smell? In honor of wildlife appreciation month, #jmgwildlife is highlighting activities and curricula that adhere to preserving and appreciating wildlife. One of our favorite games is called, “Secret Smells” demonstrates how insects use their sense of smell. Insects use their sense of smell to communicate with other insects, especially during mating season. These smells…
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