{"id":459,"date":"2017-03-31T19:08:13","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T19:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girdnergraphics.com\/bcmg\/?page_id=459"},"modified":"2025-07-22T16:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:20:50","slug":"speakers-bureau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/girdnergraphics.com\/bcmg\/about-us\/speakers-bureau\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers Bureau"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"459\" class=\"elementor elementor-459\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7fbff8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7fbff8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a6ec79b\" data-id=\"7a6ec79b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61cfed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61cfed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"198\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">About Big Country Master Gardener Association<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"442\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Welcome to <strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"225\">bcmgtx.org<\/strong>, your trusted resource for gardening information and community engagement in the Big Country region. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we are here to support and inspire your gardening journey.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\" \/><h3 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"466\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Mission<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"778\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Big Country Master Gardener Association is dedicated to educating and empowering residents of Abilene and surrounding areas to cultivate sustainable, healthy gardens. Through outreach, education, and volunteer service, we promote responsible gardening practices that benefit both people and the environment.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\" \/><h3 data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"805\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Speaker Programs<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1013\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We love sharing our passion and knowledge with the community! Our volunteers offer engaging presentations on a variety of gardening topics, tailored to suit your group\u2019s interests. Popular programs include:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1169\"><li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1039\"><p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1039\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pollinator Gardening<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1056\"><p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1056\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chickens 101<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1080\"><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1080\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trees and Tree Care<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1102\"><p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1102\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Composting Basics<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1129\"><p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1129\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Native Plant Gardening<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1150\"><p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1150\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Landscape Design<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1169\"><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1169\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And many more&#8230;<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1312\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are interested in having a speaker for your event, please contact us via email at <a href=\"mailto:bcmgardeners@yahoo.com\"><b>bc<\/b><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1284\">mgardeners@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/a> or call <strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1311\">(325) 672-6048<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1347\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Request a Speaker<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1441\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When requesting a speaker, please provide the following details to help us serve you better:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1632\"><li data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1464\"><p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1464\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date of the event<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1490\"><p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1490\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location of the event<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1525\"><p data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1525\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time and length of the program<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1551\"><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1551\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Topic to be discussed<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1585\"><p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1585\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Estimated number of attendees<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1632\"><p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1632\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Audience type (adults, children, or mixed)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1776\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have a specific topic in mind that is not listed, feel free to reach out\u2014we\u2019re happy to accommodate special requests whenever possible.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1954\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1822\">Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.<\/strong> We appreciate as much advance notice as possible to coordinate our volunteer speakers and ensure a great experience for your group.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1979\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #000000;\">For questions or assistance with your subscription, call us at <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2308\">(325) 672-6048<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/h3><hr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2314\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2330\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Us<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2475\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2342\">Phone:<\/strong> (325) 672-6048<\/span><br data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2370\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:bcmgardeners@yahoo.com\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2426\">bcmgardeners@yahoo.com<\/a><\/span><br data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2441\">Address:<\/strong> 1982 Lytle Way, Abilene, TX 79602<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Big Country Master Gardener Association Welcome to bcmgtx.org, your trusted resource for gardening information and community engagement in the Big Country region. 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