This cache is located in Homer Adams Park in the U of I Extension Master Gardener program area.
The Master Gardener Program is an all-volunteer organization sanctioned by the land grant institution in each state and functions as an extension of α college or university. In Illinois, this program is sponsored by the University of Illinois. There are currently more than 3,500 Master Gardener volunteers in Illinois. Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening and have previous gardening experience.
The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is "Helping Others Learn to Grow." Master Gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life by helping them find sound management practices for home and urban natural resources, by creating aesthetically pleasing environments, by promoting well-being through people-plant interactions and horticultural therapy, and by contributing to a safe, abundant food supply through home fruit and vegetable production.
The Master Gardener program in Godfrey contributes its produce to the Crisis Food Center in Alton. Stroll through The Gardens and enjoy the beautiful plots. You may learn something along the way!
Visit the Illinois Master Gardeners website for more information: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/fmpt/mg/
This cache is placed with the permission of Nancy Orrill, Master Gardener project leader.