This is the application for face-to-face Master Gardener training in Champaign County. If you wish to apply for online training, click here.
1. Briefly state your gardening interests such as vegetables, flowers, herbs, etc.
2. List any experience and/or training in gardening, horticulture or related field.
3. Briefly tell why you would like to become a Master Gardener.
4. There are many opportunities for volunteering in the Master Gardener program and we are open to new ideas. Check any of the following activities you might be interested in:
Talk to school children about gardening
Assist with Master Gardener training in future years.
Assist with Garden Walk and /or plant sale
Help develop/maintain the demonstration garden at the U of I Arboretum
Work with kids in local community gardens
Coordinate program topics for Master Gardener meetings
Serve on the Master Gardener advisory committee
Help kids to identify flowers, vegetables or trees, etc.
Write newsletter articles or news releases
Serve as reference librarian
Conduct gardening workshops
Assist with TV or radio programs
Assist with displays at home, Lawn and Garden shows
Serve as a resource person for community gardens
Assist in the office answering questions from local gardeners
Other
5. Do you have any teaching experience with children or adults, either in a formal classroom or one-on-one in the garden or in other settings?
If so, please describe.
6. Are you employed?
7. Are you employed by any commercial horticultural organization such as a garden center?
8. Do you know anyone who is already a Master Gardener? If so please give name.
9. Are you available for daytime training sessions?
11. If you are accepted for the Master Gardener Program and you complete the training, do you agree to return 60 hours (30 hours in the office + 10 in other approved activities + 20 at the Idea Garden) of volunteer time to the Champaign County Extension within 1 year following training?
