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SUMMARY:Master Gardener Application Deadline
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DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the Master Gardener Volunteer Program is June 1How to enroll in the program: • Complete application/interest form: MGV Interest Form• Complete an in-person interview with the Horticulture Educator (June - July ) • Pay the course fee and begin the program on September 10, 2026Fill Out Application/Interest Form: MGV Training Application/Interest FormCourse fee: $375.002026-2027 Master Garden Volunteer ProgramIf you would like to help improve the environment and natural beauty of your community and you enjoy sharing your knowledge/expertise with others gardening, then consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer!What is the Master Gardener Volunteer Program?The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a nationwide educational program, and in New York State, consists of a corps of volunteers who are trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension in the science and art of gardening.Master Gardener Volunteers are volunteers from the community who enjoy gardening , and use their horticultural skills and expertise to educate others. In return for their training, Master Gardener Volunteers donate their time teaching the community about their gardening and the environment. Each volunteer agrees to give back 100 hours of service over a two-year period, and then continue in the program as a certified Master Gardener Volunteer.Master Gardener Volunteer activities include:Teaching gardening to children, adults, educators and community groups in the demonstration gardens,schools, libraries and other public venues.Working with schools in after-school programs and school gardensOffering lectures and workshops at libraries, schools and in the communityAnswering horticultural inquiries and assisting in the Horticultural Diagnostic LabWriting articles about gardeningCreating and staffing horticultural booths at shows and fairsProviding advice to the public at farmer’s markets, garden centers and other venuesCommunity improvement and beautification projectsHorticultural therapy at local health care facilitiesIncreasing awareness of integrated pest management, water quality and conservation and other environmental issuesNeighbors teaching neighbors about:Container GardeningGardening with ChildrenLandscape & Garden DesignLawn CareNative PlantsVegetables & FruitsHerbsHouseplantsPlant DiseasesIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)Wildlife ManagementAttracting Birds, Butterflies & Beneficial InsectsCompostingOrganic GardeningWater ConservationAnd much, much moreWhat are the qualifications to become a Master Gardener Volunteer?A basic interest and knowledge about landscape and gardeningEnthusiasm for acquiring and sharing horticultural knowledge and skillsInterest in teaching othersAbility to communicate verbally and in writingUnderstanding of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s educational missionFlexible time schedule to allow participation in the programWillingness to volunteer time on horticultural projects and to help meet the goals of the county’s Cornell Cooperative Extension Program.Being a Master Gardener Volunteer is both a rewarding and gratifying experience. Master Gardeners add beauty and knowledge to the many lives they touch.View MGV Brochure Here Read More About Our Master Gardeners Here 
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