Basic Training is in session for the Master Gardener Program in Union and Snyder County
Penn State Extension Master Gardener's Basic Training program for 2021/2022 in Union/Snyder County is currently in session. Feel free to apply below to be wait-listed for the next round of trainings.
This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others. Weekly classes will be held in the Fall virtually by zoom. You must have a computer, laptop, or iPad with reliable internet service.
To become certified as a Penn State Master Gardener, you must go through 40-hours of training, score at least 80 percent on the final exam. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Botany, Communications, Entomology, Woody Ornamentals, Trees, Pests and Disease, Herbaceous Plants, Soils and Composting, Vegetables, and much more. Trainees must then complete 50 hours of volunteer service within their first year to achieve their official Master Gardener certification. Master Gardeners maintain their certification by completing 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continuing education each year.
There is a program fee of $200.00 to cover the cost of training materials, which includes the Manual, and other expenses. Applications are being accepted. Interviews will also be conducted by zoom. If interested, please contact us for more information!
Applications are available now.
Please email completed applications to the addresses below.
Sabrina Holmes, Coordinator
Email: smw5542@psu.edu
Or you may also email: union-snydermg@psu.edu
For snail mail:
Penn State Extension
Master Gardener Program of Union/Snyder Counties
343 Chestnut Street, Suite 3
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania 17844-1323
No prior horticulture knowledge is required to take the Master Gardener class! All levels of skills and knowledge are welcomed. There is a place for everyone.
When asked why they wanted to join the program, nearly every Master Gardener cites a love of learning and a passion to share horticultural knowledge with others. If you fit that description, you too can become a Master Gardener!
