Master Gardener Program

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Master Gardeners in a garden
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Iowa master gardener logo.

Who We Are in Dubuque County

The Dubuque County Master Gardeners is a community of people who are passionate about making a difference in the community through gardening.  They volunteer to help educate others about gardening and assist in community garden areas around Dubuque County.  To stay up to date with current gardening information, the Master Gardeners also complete annual continuing education activities.

2023 Certified Dubuque County Master Gardeners

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Group Photo of Master Gardeners

 

Current Activities of the Dubuque County Master Gardeners

Your Local Master Gardener Gardener Leadership

President

Tim Loeffelholz 

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Master Gardener

 

 

Vice President

Susan Hellert 

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Master Gardener

 

 

Secretary/Treasurer

Cheryl Sheldon 

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Master Gardener

 

 

Want to get in contact with the Dubuque County Master Gardeners?

Ray Kruse is the office contact for the Dubuque County Master Gardeners.  You can reach him via the information below.

Ray Kruse

Food Systems and Master Gardener Coordinator

rakruse@iastate.edu

(563) 583-6496

Master Gardener Coordinator

Ray Kruse 

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Coordinator

Resources for Certified Dubuque County Master Gardeners

Looking For Something Else?

The Master Gardener Program trains garden enthusiasts to learn, grow, and teach others about plants and gardening in the home landscape. Participants receive 40 hours of training via webcasting, face-to-face, and hands-on workshops, while interacting with others of similar interests. After completing their training, Master Gardener Interns volunteer 40 hours of service in county approved projects related to gardening education to become active Master Gardeners. To maintain active status, Master Gardeners must attend at least 10 hours of county approved continuing education and volunteer at least 20 hours of service on county approved projects.

This page last updated by Ray Kruse on 1/24/2023