Volunteer Coordinators Association of Crow Wing County honors Marlys, the Master Gardener, as Adult Volunteer of the Month.
Hometown: Lexington, Minn.
Family: Husband, three children and four grandchildren.
Volunteer activities: "I do gardening, work at social events, New Pathways, Brainerd Garden Club, Crow Wing Garden Club and speaker with Operation: Grow and Learn."
I volunteer because: "I enjoy being outside and giving back to the community. I love to volunteer in the gardens so people can enjoy the work that I do here."
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My most rewarding volunteer experience is or has been: "I'm most proud of the hosta beds at the gazebo. It's a beautiful display garden of shady plants."
Nominated by: Mary Corrigan, Northland Arboretum.
To nominate an adult volunteer of the month email Monica Husen at mhusen@gslakesandpines.org or call 218-270-4859.
