Addressing: Environmental and Commerical Horticulture - negative effects of non-point pollution, unnecessary use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, and lack of knowledge about natural environments for informed decision making.

Solutions:

Workshops such as: Master Gardener volunteer development, Junior Master Gardener, Florida Friendly Landscaping, and Urban Gardening at the Superior Street Urban Demonstration Garden. Plus Pesticide Applicators training and professional landscape maintenance.
Partnerships with JEA, UNF botanical gardens, Jax Public Libraries, Environmental Protection Board, Groundworks Jacksonville, Mandarin Garden Club, Beaches History Museum, DCPS, Christ the King Elementary School, Seabreeze Elementary School.

Engagements

215 MGVs
451 students in 6 schools in JMG
49 FL Yards & Neighborhoods workshops to 610 residents
50 Florida Friendly Landscaping yard reviews; 6 yards "Silver" designation
8 community garden plots
46 Urban Garden workshops to 1,051 residents