Author: Susan Waugh

MORGAN COUNTY
CEOS
GARDEN CLUB– NEW
This is a NEW CEOS club in Morgan County. This club is for all things Garden related. No experience necessary! If you love gardens or gardening and want to spend time with like-minded club members, this is the club for you. Community service and education projects will include community garden planning and building, garden tours and trips, pollinator education, crafts, horticultural opportunities, and much more.

Interested?
For more information please contact us!
WVU Extension Morgan County
80 War Memorial Trail, Suite C
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Let’s Go!
Morgan County
CEOS Garden Club
For club meeting times and locations contact the WVU Extension Morgan County Office at:
(304) 258-8400
or
morgancountyextension@mail.wvu.edu

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status.

WVU Extension Morgan County
CEOS
Garden Club
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CURRENT AND ONGOING PROJECTS 2024
9/11 Memorial Universal Garden
In its commitment to provide an inclusive space for all members of the community, the CEOS Garden Club has established a 9/11 Memorial Universal Garden in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to not only honor our Mountaineers directly impacted by the events on September 11, 2001, but to also serve Morgan County’s Senior Citizens, Veterans, those with disabilities and/or special needs, and those who face food insecurities on a daily basis. This community garden will be a fully accessible, ADA compliant garden. There will be a 9/11 Memorial space, demonstration and show gardens, raised beds and wide paths, local artists’ installations, and more. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for September 11, 2024. If you are interested in the planning and execution process, contact us today! The future site of this garden is the WVU Extension Office Morgan County on War Memorial Drive in Berkeley Springs, WV.

FOOD PRESERVATION LIBRARY
Located near the future home of the 9/11 Memorial Universal Garden, a Food Preservation Library will be built and utilized as a central location where residents can ’check-out’ food preservation equipment such as canners, canning equipment, dehydrators, and vacuum sealers. Safe canning and food preservation practices will be shared through on-site workshops and educational outreach utilizing science based WVU Extension educational materials. All this will be at no cost to the public.

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status.

CONTAINER GARDEN
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
In addition to the memorial community garden and food preservation library, a Container Garden Educational Project will also stem from this sight. This project will provide 5-gallon containers, seeds, gardening tools, watering cans, etc. to applicants who have little to no access to a planting space at their residence. Recipients will be teamed up with Garden Club Members and Master Gardeners who will mentor and teach them container gardening while also offering support throughout the growing season.

WVCEOS Mission
The mission of the West Virginia CEOS is to strengthen individuals and families through Continuing Education, Leadership Development, and Community Involvement for the betterment of all.
WVCEOS Purpose
The primary purpose of the WVCEOS program is education. The basis for its existence is the desire of people to improve the quality of life, and to inspire families and individuals to make learning an adventure as they advance through life in the home and in their communities.
Other purposes are to further strengthen, develop, coordinate and extend adult education in cooperation with WVU Extension to increase knowledge and understanding. The person who continues education and seeks to broaden their horizons is fulfilled and satisfied when serving the family and community.
WVCEOS Creed
Members of the West Virginia CEOS believe in our mission and purpose to strengthen families, to promote lifelong leadership development and community involvement.
The CEOS Garden Club is currently looking for Volunteers/Members, Club Officers, Volunteers with Grant Writing Experience, and Community Partners.
Contact the WVU Extension Morgan County office by calling (304) 258-8400 or emailing
morgancountyextension@mail.wvu.edu