Whether tending the Live Oak and Edible Gardens, teaching interns, or keeping our Facebook community engaged, Chuck Gulas brings energy, creativity, and dedication to everything he does.

From thoughtful design to hands-on mentorship, Gail’s contributions to the Edibles Garden have made a lasting impact. This month, we’re proud to recognize her with the Helping Hands Award.

Known for her calm leadership and thoughtful guidance, Kate Boggess is honored as this month’s Helping Hands recipient for her many contributions to the Association.

Gayle’s friendly smile and steadfast service have touched nearly every corner of our Association. From Field Trip Fridays to the Reflection Garden, she brings heart, dedication, and a can-do spirit to everything she does.

Dave is one of those invaluable, quiet Master Gardeners who works diligently behind the scenes, contributing greatly to our association's success. His computer skills have been instrumental since he joined the program. As an intern, he used his expertise to map our intern project at the Rourk Library and later mapped the Botanical Garden as Co-Lead. His mapping skills were also vital for detailing the landscapes of Habitat for Humanity houses.

Jean Klein has brought a renewed energy to this fall’s plant sale.  After learning the ropes from Vicki in the spring, she took charge of the fall plant sale and never looked back. Jean has brought a new energy to organizing and marketing the sale.  In doing so, she’s set a new precedent for the level of communication with the myriads of people involved. Jean ensures everyone is heard and feels appreciated, she is a calm and gentle soul; always open to new ideas and adapts well to new challenges.  Even though the sale is not 100% complete, it is for her tireless effort the past couple of months that she has earned the volunteer of the month for September.