The Butler County Extension Master Gardeners Association is inviting residents to spend an hour each month learning about gardening, plants and nature through a new “Lunch and Learn” educational series scheduled throughout 2026.
The free classes will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 1 Depot Square. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and drink while enjoying the presentations.
Sharlean Briggs, Butler County Extension director, said the program is designed to make learning about gardening and environmental stewardship accessible to the community.
“I’m really excited about this master gardener group that’s working so hard to make sure that our community is educated,” Briggs said. “And the speakers cover such a variety of subjects or topics that I really think there’s something for everyone there.”
Topics throughout the year will range from mushrooms and medicinal herbs to pollinators, camellia propagation and floral arranging. Briggs said the sessions are intended to spark interest and provide opportunities for continued learning.
“Taking one hour out of your day to learn something is just the beginning,” Briggs said. “Then the master gardeners will be available to educate even further if there’s someone that wants a little bit more information.”
Melanie Stonestreet, a Butler County Master Gardener, said the group hopes the series will become a lasting community tradition.
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