Adult Education Classes

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program

PHOTO: Volunteering at the Garden

The 60-hour volunteer component is met by volunteering in one of the approved service areas of the Garden. These include Plant Information, interpretive programs, youth and school programs, display gardens, and other areas as needed and approved.

There are no prerequisites other than some knowledge or experience in gardening or land management (expertise is not required) and a willingness to learn about horticulture, and to share that knowledge with others. Participants must also commit to fulfilling the volunteer component of the program. Applicants are asked for a preferred volunteer area. Interviews with staff representatives ensure a good match of qualifications and schedule to a volunteer area.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2012 ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM

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Registration applications are due no later than December 10, 2011. Information on the 2013 On-site Training will be posted as soon as it is available.

	To learn more about the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program, visit the university's Master Gardener website at: http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/mg/.
	To learn more about Chicago Botanic Garden volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org/volunteer.