The Master Gardener Program

Description of the Meigs County Master Gardener Program, Master Gardener Application, Position Description, Standards of Behavior, Volunteer Program Policy Statement and Volunteer Pest Management Information Policy.

The Master Gardener Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office.

Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardeners provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.

How do I know if I would make a good Master Gardener?

You could be a Master Gardener if:

    • You want to learn more about plants and gardening.
    • You are eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program.
    • You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.
    • You have the time to attend training and serve your community as a volunteer educator.

 

  • OUR MISSION:  The Master Gardener Program provides knowledge to and develops the leadership abilities of volunteers who enable others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community environments through horticulture education and activities.
  • OUR VISION: The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and leadership development; as well as a consumer horticulture education delivery system that maximizes human, material, and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in educational programming.
  • THE VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: The Master Gardener training course requires a minimum 50 hours in instruction in plant science and 50 hours of volunteer experiences.

http://mastergardener.osu.edu/

For more information about our local Master Gardener's Program contact the Meigs County Extension Office, Hal Kneen at 740-992-6696 or email kneen.1@osu.edu

If you are interested please complete the forms below and submit to Meigs County Extension

Meigs County Master Gardener Application

Master Gardener Position Description

Master Gardener Standards of Behavior

Master Gardener Volunteer Program Policy Statement

Master Gardener Volunteer Pest Management Information Policy

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