Master Gardener Class Series
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Interested in becoming a ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County Classes are typically held once per year in late summer through fall. The 2019 class is currently open for registration. Classes are held about once per week. There are 11 classes most will be on Monday evenings beginning at 6:30 PM.--but we plan to have one class per month on a Saturday morning. Many of the classes will be outside, so we are beginnnig in August this year while plants are still growing! To complete the Master Gardener certification, class participants must also attend a greenhouse lab, a pruning lab, and a one day class on campus at ISU (a Saturday). Within 12 months of completing the coursework, |
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In 2018, Iowa State Extension and Outreach
Master Gardeners in Polk County reported
over 20,000 volunteer service hours.
What sets a Master Gardener apart from a home gardener?
Master Gardeners are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and have the ability to communicate and share their knowledge with diverse groups of people.
Prior experience or education is not required to become a Master Gardener.
After acquiring the Master Gardener Certificate, volunteers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of educational training and provide 20 hours of volunteer service annually.
Class Tuition is $195 for Master Gardener Certification
This fee includes materials for the core class, on-campus class and a Master Gardener resource guide and workbook. Not interested in becoming a community volunteer? When class size permits, we accept applications to take the coursework and receive a "ProHort" certificate of completion. The ProHort certification fee is $550.
If you have more questions about enrolling in the Polk County class, contact Nancy (Ike) Eichmann, Master Gardener and Horticulture Education Coordinator, ISU Extension and Outreach - Polk County, polkmg@iastate.edu or reach Ike by phone at: (515) 957-5761.
