ST. PAUL — The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is accepting applications through Oct. 1.
Extension Master Gardener volunteers share science-based horticulture knowledge and practices with people across Minnesota. Priorities include providing information about horticulture skills, local food, pollinator health, plant biodiversity, green spaces, clean water and climate resilience.
The Horticulture Core Course for the program begins online in January, including optional weekly live Zoom Q&A sessions Tuesday nights January through May with University of Minnesota and Extension educators and faculty.
To become an active Master Gardener volunteer, individuals are asked to complete the Core Course and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After the first year, volunteers are asked to commit 25 hours to annual volunteer work as well as five hours of continuing education.
Core Course topics include botany and horticulture; soils, composting and fertilizers; integrated pest management; plant pathology; entomology; growing fruits and vegetables; herbaceous and woody ornamental plants; lawns; weeds; indoor plants and propagation; living with wildlife; plant diagnostics; inclusive volunteering; and community engagement.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. To learn more about the program and apply, visit z.umn.edu/MG_info or call (612) 625-9864.
Volunteers are especially needed to grow Master Gardener volunteer programming in 2026 in Jackson and Nobles counties in southwest Minnesota.
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