Extension Master Gardener Speaker Development Series
Location
Virtual Event
Date
November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - November 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
About
Build your confidence as a presenter!
Join Extension educators from Michigan and Ohio for a virtual webinar series designed to help Extension Master Gardeners create and deliver engaging, research-based presentations.
Mondays | 6:00–7:30 p.m. (ET) | Zoom Webinar
November 2 – Planning Your Presentation
November 9 – Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations
November 16 – Delivering with Confidence
November 23 – Optional Practice & Feedback Session
Topics include:
- Organizing presentation content
- Finding credible resources
- Designing engaging slides
- Public speaking techniques
- Building confidence as an educator
*ONLY open to Active Extension Master Gardeners in Michigan and Ohio*
Presented by Michigan State University Extension and Ohio State University Extension in partnership with an experienced MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer.
Turn your gardening knowledge into engaging educational presentations.
For more information, contact Melanie Fuhrmann at fuhrma19@msu.edu or Amanda Perkins at perkins.715@osu.edu.
Sessions
Nov. 2, 2026
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Planning Your Presentation
Location: Zoom
Nov. 9, 2026
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Location: Zoom
Nov. 16, 2026
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Delivering with Confidence
Location: Zoom
Nov. 23, 2026
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Optional Practice & Feedback Session
Location: Zoom