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Item Building urban and community forestry capacity through manipulative social and physical infrastructure changes(2014-10) Dierich, AndreaFunding and staffing for urban and community forestry (U&CF) has decreased significantly over the last decade. This strain has hampered programs and affects the health of the urban forest. As our globalized market increases, invasive species become a growing threat that U&CF programs struggle with in their debilitating state. The invasive species, emerald ash borer, has the ability to cause catastrophic harm to Minnesota communities due to the high percentage of ash on public owned property. In an effort to provide assistance, and build capacity for dealing with emerald ash borer, the Emerald Ash Borer: Rapid Response project was developed. This project utilized volunteers and community gravel beds to build U&CF infrastructure to increase the ability of a community to manage not just emerald ash borer, but develop a successful and sustaining U&CF program. The intensive and direct assistance method used in the project provides new ways for states and other organizations to consider building and tracking U&CF capacity in communities.Item Master Gardener 2015 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2015)Item Master Gardener 2016 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2016)Item Master Gardener 2017 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2017)Item Master Gardener 2018 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2018)Item Master Gardener 2019 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2019)Item Master Gardener 2020 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2020)Item Master Gardener 2021 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2021)Item Master Gardener 2022 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022)Item Master Gardener 2023 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Extension, 2023)Item Motivations to mentor ex-offenders(2014-10) Gingery, Nicole BuehrerCorrectional agencies, scholars and offenders alike have stressed the importance of positive support for someone being released from incarceration. When community members provide support, reintegrative shaming can occur, whereby the offender is welcomed back into the community through displays of forgiveness for their harmful actions. Using qualitative data from the Community Offender Reentry Program, mentors' motivations to work with the incarcerated were explored - a topic largely unaddressed in previous research. Common motivations were identified in the study, including prior exposure to the criminal justice system or incarcerated population. Implications for mentor recruitment are also discussed.Item Source, Fall 2011(University of Minnesota Extension, 2011) University of Minnesota ExtensionItem Source, Fall-Winter 2009(University of Minnesota Extension, 2009) University of Minnesota ExtensionItem Source, Spring 2014(University of Minnesota Extension, 2014) University of Minnesota ExtensionItem Source, Spring-Summer 2008(University of Minnesota Extension, 2008) University of Minnesota ExtensionItem Source, Spring-Summer 2015(University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) University of Minnesota ExtensionItem What is a Master Gardener?(Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE), 2021-11-03) Ellis, LyndaFor those of us who embrace digging holes, weeding, and watering, the Master Gardener program offered through the University of Minnesota Extension Service provides amateur horticulturists a way to learn, teach, and engage the community in gardening. Master Gardeners come from all walks of life and share gardening best practices that promote healthy landscapes, healthy foods and healthy lives. This article is an introduction to master gardening, with a brief history of the national and local programs, description of the steps toward becoming a Master Gardener, and a sampling of local Minnesota county activities.