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The Joy of Gardening Master Gardener Training
Purpose To provide fundamental understanding of sustainable gardening & horticultural practices to those interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise, but not available for volunteering. Demonstrating and educating adults & youth about sustainable gardening practices informs the Master Gardener Training. Applicants are prioritized on their volunteering ability as a Suffolk Master Gardener.
Schedule 10-week online “go-at-your-own-pace” course. Resources and learning activities include suggested field trips. 16 week hybrid course, with online and scheduled live & in person sessions, including field trips
Fee $375, due with registration
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$550 ($425 course fee plus $125 refundable deposit if 125 volunteer hours are met), due after interview process
Financial Assistance
Diversity, equity and inclusion scholarship awards available 
Application

Deadline


Enrollment opens May 1

Course runs Sept.-Nov.
2024 MG Training has closed.
Applications available online
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Course Content Digital course material, including recorded lectures, supplemental readings and activities; optional virtual class sessions with instructor and teaching assistants for Q&A

LEVEL: little to some gardening experience; easy to moderately easy course material

Digital course material, including recorded lectures, supplemental readings, discussion forums; assignments, final projects, live online class meetings, workshops, in person sessions

LEVEL: some to intermediate gardening experience; moderately easy to moderately demanding course material

Course Requirements Completion of topical subjects, consideration of garden projects
Engagement with course content & participation in discussions, attending scheduled online and in person meetings, completed assignments including final project, path to volunteer obligation
Additional Requirements None Completion of 125 volunteer hours in first 2 years of course completion. A commitment of 30 hours annually thereafter.
Post-Course Engagement Discussion of community gardening projects, option to consider Master Gardener Training
Support in completing initial 125 volunteer hours

for Suffolk CCE Master Gardener Program, County projects and continuing education opportunities.

Contact

Roxanne Zimmer
Community Horticulture
rz378@cornell.edu

Last updated February 18, 2024