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How do I become a Master Gardener Volunteer?
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program – This program provides horticultural training to adults who, in turn, volunteer for Eau Claire County UW-Madison Division of Extension. The goal is to connect people with resources and research-based information to help people better understand horticulture and their environment.
Acceptance into the program includes passing a background check, approval of application, and signing a volunteer agreement.
Contact the UW-Extension Office at 715-839-4712 or by emailing Andy.Heren@eauclairecounty.gov for dates of area Master Gardener Training.
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Course topics include:
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Pest management of mammals, insects, and diseases.
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Lawn care, fruits, vegetable, and tree care.
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General gardening practices.
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The training is designed to focus on current volunteer project needs including: youth gardening and Ask-A-Master-Gardener Booth. Other volunteer opportunities are available. An educational emphasis must be a component of a volunteer project.
Maintaining volunteer status with UW-Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program includes providing a minimum of 24 volunteer hours and 10 hours of continuing education.
How do I get my volunteer hours?
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Answer horticulture questions at the UW-Extension office.
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Youth Gardens at North River Front.
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Community Gardens.
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Ask-A-Master –Gardener-Booth at the Farmers Market in Eau Claire.
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Extension Teaching Garden in Altoona.
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Writing articles for the Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Association newsletter.
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Master Gardener Plant Sale.
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Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Association Board.
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Winter Garden Seminar.
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Wisconsin Master Gardener Association (WIMGA) Board member or Local Representative.
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Schlegelmilch Garden.
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Beaver Creek Reserve.
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Giving horticultural presentations.
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Working with school gardens or other environmental education programs.
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Giving garden tours that have an educational component.
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4-H educational programs focusing on horticulture and natural resource sciences.
Become a Master Gardener Volunteer
Contact the UW-Extension Office at 715-839-4712 or by emailing wimastergardener@extensnion.wisc.edu for dates of area Master Gardener Training.
