Glenn County UC honors Gardeners With Heart

Making a difference in community outreach is what Sheila Skemp is all about. In celebration of National Volunteer Month, the UC Master Gardener Program was delighted to honor Skemp with its Gardener With Heart recognition for her volunteer work.

The program recognized Skemp as a UC Master Gardeners Volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to community outreach, communication efforts, engaging with new and diverse audiences, fostering gardening connections and enhancing the visibility of program.

Skemp, a UC Master Gardener in Glenn County, has wholeheartedly embraced every opportunity to contribute, said UC officials, adding, all ideas and activities suggested by Skemp are very much focused on ways to enhance the program.

She created a banner showcasing UC Master Gardeners and its Glenn County plant clinic. The banner is prominently displayed over Walker Street in downtown Orland twice a year. Additionally, she created an engaging activity book for children about plants and gardening that features UC Master Gardener contact information.

“Her innovative ideas and proactive approach have made a significant impact in Glenn County,” said Betsy Karle, Glenn County UC director.

During National Volunteer Month, in April, the UC Master Gardener Program celebrates its dedicated volunteers and their significant contributions to communities across California.

Gardeners with Heart volunteers are nominated for their exceptional work in community outreach and communication efforts, highlighting their commitment to promoting gardening education and fostering

community resilience.

To learn more about gardening and the UC Master Gardener Program, visit ucanr.edu/sites/glennmg/.