Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!

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The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Program of Durham County conducts a training program once every two years for those who want to become a Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program of Durham County. Class content is developed from the latest research in applied horticultural science from NC State Extension and other land grant institutions.

The next program will be conducted January-early May of 2025. Classes will be taught once a week, on Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the  N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center office, 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC. In order to apply to the program you must:

  1. Attend one information session (dates listed below).
  2. Submit your application by October 10, 2024.
  3. If you are selected, pay the $100 registration fee by December 15, 2024. This fee covers your training material.

All sessions will cover the same information. Attendance is required at a session to receive an application. Registration required to attend information sessions.

Click on dates below for registration.

Master Gardener Info Session Date Time Format
Saturday, August 17th 10 – 11 a.m. Online
Monday, August 19th 2 – 3 p.m. In Person
Friday, September 6th 2 – 3 p.m. In Person
Tuesday, September 10th 6 – 7 p.m. Online
Wednesday, September 18th 10 – 11 a.m. In Person
Thursday, September 26th 6 – 7 p.m. Online

Extension Master Gardener volunteers are trained to help connect North Carolinians with the vast reservoir of horticultural knowledge and research developed at North Carolina A&T University and NC State University. Durham County Extension has about 100 volunteers in the Extension Master Gardener program. They help Durham residents learn more about a myriad of gardening topics, answer questions, conduct demonstrations and workshops, and help maintain Durham’s community gardens, including at Briggs Avenue.

To learn more about the Extension Master Gardeners and see what we’re up to, check out our blog, or find us on Facebook or Instagram (@DurhamMasterGardeners).

Written By

Ashley Troth, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionAshley Troth, Ph.D.Extension Agent, Agriculture - Consumer and Commercial Ornamental Horticulture Call Ashley Email Ashley N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center
Updated on Aug 17, 2024
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