Below you will find a list of the LCMG’s upcoming meetings, events and announcements, as well as, past meetings and events, as of April 15, 2024 (sms).
All Laramie County Master Gardeners meetings and education / fundraising events are open to the public.
2024 Meetings & Events:
Membership meetings at Laramie County Community College Pathfinder Building have been moved from Room 409 to Room 305. Executive Board Meetings remain in Room 419.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at LCCC Pathfinder Building, room 305. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time. Active Membership vote on recommended changes to the LCMG Bylaws and Policies & Procedures documents. Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab. Immediately following the business portion of the meeting, Speaker Steven L. Miller, PhD, will provide a presentation on Mushrooming for Beginners.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (or when sold out), LCMG Annual Plant Sale, in-person event at The Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway, Cheyenne, WY. The Plant Sale Co-Chairs may be reached via email at plantsale@lcmg.org.
There are typically no Executive Board or Membership Meetings in the month of May.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at Location TBD. Program TBD. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time.
There is typically no Membership Meetings in July.
The August 2024 Monthly Membership Meeting will be a picnic social. Details and location TBD.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at Location TBD. Program TBD. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, in person. Annual Membership Meeting and Master Gardener Intern Graduation, at LCCC (Bldg & Rm TBD). Graduation for current Laramie County Master Gardener Interns, who have met their volunteer requirements. All intern hours should be recorded prior to this meeting to receive a graduation certificate.
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at Location TBD. Program TBD. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
No Monthly Membership Meeting in December 2024.
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Past Meetings & Events (2024)
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, in person. Public Relations Committee Meeting. Laramie County Library, Windflower Room (3rd Floor). Agenda topics include review/finalize the LCMG Brand Guide, review re-designed website draft for comments, plan editorial content for May through July. All are welcome to attend. Please contact the PR Committee Chairperson (Suzie S. at publicrelations@lcmg.org) with any questions or additional information.
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Tour the High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC) with the LCMG Native Plants Committee. The HPEC is located in Loveland, Colorado. Please contact the Native Plants Committee Co-Chairs, Ken K. or Laura M., for more information (nativeplants@lcmg.org).
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, in person. Bylaws Open House (Question & Answer Session), Laramie County Library, Windflower Room (3rd Floor). This is an opportunity for LCMG Members to ask questions (in-person) of the Bylaws Committee on the proposed changes to the 2019 LCMG Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures, prior to their voting to accept or reject these changes at the April 18, 2024, Membership Meeting. Members may also email their questions to bylaws@lcmg.org.
(CANCELLED) Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419. NOTE: This meeting was cancelled due to non-availability of officers this date.
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, Room 305. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time. Immediately following the business portion of the meeting, Speaker Paul Anderson will provide a presentation on Beekeeping for Beginners.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Informal Garden Talk with the LCMG Ask-A-Master Gardener Team, at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room. This is the last planned session for the Ask-A-Master Gardener Committee’s Winter Series of Informal Garden Talks. All are welcome to bring their gardening questions and we hope you will join us! Ask-A-Master Gardener email is ask@lcmg.org.
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, in person. Public Relations Committee Meeting. Laramie County Library, Windflower Room (3rd Floor). This is a monthly committee meeting (occurs 2d Saturday of the month). Agenda topics for this meeting include discussion on the redesigned website’s proposed sitemap and planning original content for the LCMG website and social media accounts. All are welcome to attend. Please contact the PR Committee Chairperson (Suzie S. at publicrelations@lcmg.org) with any questions or additional information.
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, in-person, Google Workspace Training for LCMG Executive Board Officers and Committee Chairpersons (and co-chairs), Laramie County Library, Windflower Room (3rd Floor). This is an optional session for those who wish to learn more about our new workspace capabilities (your @lcmg.org accounts). It covers the same material provided at the Feb 28, 2024 virtual session, so if you attended that one, you need not attend the in-person session. We will use this slide presentation to guide our discussion. Please forward questions to our LCMG Google Workspace Administrator (Suzie S. at greenthumb@lcmg.org).
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:45 pm-8:00 pm, in-person Bylaws Committee Meeting, Laramie County Library, Sage Room (2d Floor). This should be the final meeting of the Bylaws Committee to discuss member suggestions for changes to the LCMG Bylaws and Policies & Procedures. Proposed updates will be presented to the Active Membership in March, with voting planned for the April Membership Meeting. Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab. If you cannot make the in-person meeting, please forward your suggestions or questions to the Bylaws Committee Chairperson (Becky M. at bylaws@lcmg.org).
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, virtual through Google Meets, Google Workspace Training for LCMG Executive Board Officers and Committee Chairpersons (and co-chairs). The Google Meets link to join this session is located inside the calendar invite sent to Officers and Chairpersons (and co-chairs) for this event. This is an optional session for those who wish to learn more about our new workspace capabilities (your @lcmg.org accounts). If you prefer an in-person session, please check out our March 2, 2024 session (both the virtual and in-person sessions will cover the same material so you only need to attend one.) We will use this slide presentation to guide our discussion. Please forward questions to our LCMG Google Workspace Administrator (Suzie S. at greenthumb@lcmg.org).
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, in-person Bylaws Committee Meeting, Laramie County Library, Willow Room. Bring your suggestions or questions for Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab. If you cannot make the in-person meeting, please forward your suggestions or questions to the Bylaws Committee Chairperson (Becky M).
(Extended Deadline) Thursday, February 15, 2024 — Last date for suggested changes to be submitted to the Bylaws Committee Meeting for inclusion in the 2024 recommended changes to the LCMG Bylaws, Policies & Procedures. Please forward your suggestions or questions to the Bylaws Committee Chairperson (Becky M). Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab.
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, Room 305. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time. Immediately following the business portion of the meeting, Speaker Hannah Morneau will provide a presentation on home hydroponics.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Informal Garden Talk with the LCMG Ask-A-Master Gardener Team, at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room. This is a continuation of the committee’s Winter Series of Informal Garden Talks. All are welcome to bring their gardening questions and we hope you will join us!
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 5:45 pm, in-person Bylaws Committee Meeting, Laramie County Community College, Pathfinder Building, Room 419. Bring your suggestions or questions for Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab. If you cannot make the in-person meeting, please forward your suggestions or questions to the Bylaws Committee Chairperson (Becky M).
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, in person. Native Plant Committee Meeting. Laramie County Community College (LCCC), Pathfinder Bldg., Room 305. The committee will be doing winter sowing of native plant seeds and planning activities for 2024 and beyond. The Native Plant Committee plans to meet quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month. Please contact co-chairs (Ken K. or Laura M.) for more information.
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Monday, January 22, 2024, 5:45 pm, in-person Bylaws Committee Meeting, Laramie County Library, Sage Room. Bring your suggestions or questions for Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Current versions of these documents (2019 Bylaws and 2022 Policies & Procedures) are located on the LCMG Website (www.lcmg.org) under the “About Us” tab. If you cannot make the in-person meeting, please forward your suggestions or questions to the Bylaws Committee Chairperson (Becky M).
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Membership Meeting, at the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room. The meeting room typically opens at 6:00 pm for socializing prior to a 6:30 pm meeting start time. Immediately following the business portion of the meeting, Speakers Alexa and Cylie from The Sunshine Plant Company will provide a presentation on their business and houseplants.
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Public Relations (PR) Committee Meeting, Virtual Meeting through Google Meets. This meeting was changed from in-person to virtual due to impending weather freeze. Please contact publicrelations@lcmg.org if you need the meeting link. Agenda topics include: Canva Tip of the Month, PR Strategy Progress, and Upcoming Content Calendar Updates. If you have suggested topics for the PR Committee, please email publicrelations@lcmg.org.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Informal Garden Talk with the LCMG Ask-A-Master Gardener Team, at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room. This is a continuation of the committee’s Winter Series of Informal Garden Talks. All are welcome to bring their gardening questions and we hope you will join us!
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder Bldg., Room 419.
Past Meetings & Events (2023)
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Informal Garden Talk with the LCMG Ask-A-Master Gardener Team, at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room. This is a continuation of the committee’s Winter Series of Informal Garden Talks. All are welcome to bring their gardening questions and we hope you will join us!
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419.
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Membership Meeting, will be held in the Cottonwood Room in the Laramie County Library. Speaker Maggie MacKenzie and Lynn Cough will provide presentation on “Gardening with Children.”
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Informal Chat with the Laramie County Master Gardener Ask-A-Master Gardener Team, at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room. All are welcome to bring their garden and gardening questions! The evening will begin with a short presentation about designing a garden, be it vegetable or flower. This will be followed by a time for all to share their thoughts and experiences with gardening in Laramie County. We hope you will join us!
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6 pm, in person. Annual Membership Meeting and Master Gardener Intern Graduation, at LCCC, CCI building, room number 130. Graduation for current Laramie County Master Gardener Interns, who have met their volunteer requirements. All intern hours should be recorded by October 10th. Speaker Andy Corbin will join us to talk about the joys and challenges of growing giant pumpkins. If you have any questions reach out to the LCMG President at laramiecmg.president@gmail.com
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 6:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419.
Thursday, Sept 21, 2023, 6:30pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, room number 409. Speaker Ashley Asmus from Tank House Nursery will join us to talk about the new nursery and Microclimate Gardening. Tank House Nursery
Thursday, September 7, 2023, 6:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419.
There is not a Membership Meeting the month of August
Thursday, August 3, 2023, 6:30 pm, in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419.
No Membership Meeting in July
Sunday, July 16, 1pm to 5pm LCMG “A Garden for Everyone” Garden Walk. Locations can be found on the website on the Garden Walk Events page.
Thursday, July 6, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6:00pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, and Advanced Master Gardener Graduation at LCCC, CCI Building, room number 130 or join the meeting by Zoom @ https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Activity: Pot Luck Dinner and “team” competition answering questions derived from the Wyoming Master Gardener manual for points. Similar format to “trivia question” games played at bars.
Thursday, June 1, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
There is typically not a Membership Meeting in the month of May
Saturday, May 6, All Day, Archer Event Center, Building M&K, Annual Plant Sale (open to public)
Friday, May 5, All Day, Archer Event Center, Set-up for Annual Plant Sale. (closed to the public)
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:30pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, room number 409 or join the meeting by Zoom @ https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Program Presenter: Ken Kranz, Water Enhancements for Better Plant Growth
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 14-16, Ask-A-Master-Gardener table at the KGAB Home and Garden show at the Cheyenne Ice and Event Center. Stop by with your gardening questions and talk with a Laramie County Master Gardener. Hrs. TBA
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Ask a Master Gardener table at Wyoming Bee College March 24, 2023. Stop by with your gardening questions and talk with a Laramie County Master Gardener.
Seed Library Community Event. Saturday, March 18, 2023, time TBA 2023 Seed Library Kick-Off, at the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood room.
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 6:30pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, room number 409 or join the meeting by Zoom @ https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Program Presenter: Michelle Bohanan, Winter Seed Sowing, a hands-on activity
Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Seed Library Community Event. Saturday, February 25, 2023, 1-3pm High Altitude Gardening 101: Flower Seed Starting, at the Laramie County Library, Early Literacy Center (2nd Floor)
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6:30pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, room number 409 or join the meeting by Zoom @ https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296 Program Presenter: Jessica Friis with the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens will be discussing the High Plains Arboretum.
Thursday, February 2, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
Seed Library Community Event. Sunday, January 29, 2023, 1-3pm High Altitude Gardening 101: Vegetable Seed Starting, at the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood room
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 6:30pm, in person or via Zoom. Membership Meeting, at LCCC, Pathfinder Building, room number 409 or join the meeting by Zoom @ https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296 Program presenters: Cylie and Alexa Blooding-Erickson co-owners of the Sunshine Plant Company in Cheyenne (cancelled due to illness)
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in person. Executive Board Meeting. LCCC Pathfinder building room 419 or join the meeting by Zoom at: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8384111296
