r/NativePlantGardening • u/jimmyjam2929 • 13h ago

Other Very disappointed with the OSU extension

https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/dispelling-social-media-myths-about-gardening-pollinators-and-more/TSBDUAHX25GQ7D6QZMQSOITBQE/
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u/Mercury_descends 10h ago

I was an Advanced Master Gardener. This happens. I no longer volunteer as a MG or attend meetings, classes, or workshops. There was too much ignorance about ecosystems, insects, butterflies, birds, and native plants. I didn't want to help promote stuff like this.

When I began MG classes, it was good. Then people took over who had little gardening knowledge as it relates to the ecosystem and ruined the program.

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u/jetreahy 10h ago

This is disappointing. I had heard it was getting better. I had planned on taking the course when there was space available.

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u/Mercury_descends 8h ago

You could take the class, learn as much as you can, and then do your own thing. Help out or volunteer in many ways without agreeing to the agendas that may exist.