Master Gardener Fall 2026 Hybrid Training

• In-person meetings on Tuesdays: September 8th- December 1st from 9 a.m.-Noon
• McLean County Extension Office (1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL, 61704)
• $225 Course Fee for all training materials
• Online coursework will occur between scheduled meetings 

This fall, we will be offering a hybrid training to accommodate various schedules. Online materials will be provided along with in-person gatherings to work through the course materials for the Illinois Gardener training. Every Tuesday, from September 8th to December 1st, we will meet at the McLean County Extension office (1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL) from 9 a.m. to Noon. During our weekly classes, we will learn from Illinois Extension Horticulture Educators and participate in hands-on activities. Master Gardener Trainees will complete online modules weekly on the scheduled topic before the in-person training on Tuesday. Online modules will include videos, readings, weekly quizzes, and a final exam.

Course information is science-based and specific to Illinois’ unique climate, soil, environment, insects, wildlife, and plants. Topics include botany, soils, vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs, grasses, landscaping, insects, and diseases.