Master Gardeners have the opportunity to receive advanced training to become a Tree Steward and/or a Water Steward. Upon completing 30 hours of training and a 30 hour project, a tree steward or a water steward may then participate in the following specialized projects:
Tree Stewards (Click on the name of the program for the web page with more information.)
City Arbor Day Celebration Francis Land House Apple Tree Project Meaning of Arbor Day School Program Tree Dormancy School Program Tree Talks Presentations through the Speakers Bureau |
Water Stewards (Click on the name of the program for web page with more information.)
Be Water Wise School Program HRAREC Buffer/Rain/Sustainable Gardens Rain Barrel Workshops Presentations through the Speakers Bureau |
Click here to see a copy of the VBMG Tree Steward Brochure
The VBMG Tree Stewards also sponsor a grant program called the "Legacy Tree Planting Grant Program." The purpose of the program is to provide grant money to non-profit organizations for the purpose of acquiring and planting a tree in the City of Virginia Beach. A more complete description of the program, the grant criteria, and an application can be found by clicking here.
The VBMG Tree Stewards also sponsor a grant program called the "Legacy Tree Planting Grant Program." The purpose of the program is to provide grant money to non-profit organizations for the purpose of acquiring and planting a tree in the City of Virginia Beach. A more complete description of the program, the grant criteria, and an application can be found by clicking here.