The mission of the Penn State Master Gardener volunteer program is to support Penn State Extension by utilizing research-based information to educate the public on best practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Three volunteers examining bee specimens mounted in a display box.
Application link for the class of 2025-2026
If you have any questions about becoming a Master Gardener volunteer, please reach out to the program assistant, Marilyn Walsh at mfw5705@psu.edu
Training begins the first week in October and continues through March. Classes meet virtually, weekly on Thursdays at 6 pm, except during holidays. There are also monthly in-person classes throughout the training, which will require attendance to learn about our program and projects.
Once you have applied to the program, you will be notified and scheduled for an interview during the summer. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applicants typically received, we cannot accept every applicant into the training program.
If you wonder if the training will meet your needs, you can find copies of the training manual through Carnegie and other local libraries in the area.
