Do you have a strong interest in gardening? Are you a life-long learner? Do you want to help others and share your gardening enthusiasm and knowledge? Then consider becoming a Penn State Master Gardener.
Penn State Extension in Warren County is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Penn State Master Gardener program. 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 start in early October on Thursdays.
- Classes will be held online via Zoom.
- Access to a stable internet connection, and a computer, tablet, or smart phone is required to complete the course.
After completing 40 hours of instructional classes, candidates must agree to volunteer 50 hours to the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program during the first year. In subsequent years, 20 hours of volunteer time and 10 hours of continuing education are required to maintain the Master Gardener certification. Volunteer activities currently carried out by the Master Gardeners include planting and maintaining demonstration gardens, consultations on various public gardens including community gardens, answering garden related questions on the Garden Hotline, and teaching about plants to youth, among others.
There is a program fee of $200 to cover the cost of training materials and expenses.
Please apply here: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLQ4r9hdheJBg4C
Contact the Master Gardener Coordinator in Warren County with questions.
Master Gardener Coordinator, Warren County.
Phone: 814-563-9388
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.
