Cultivate Knowledge. Share It Locally in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties
Master Gardeners are adult volunteers who love gardening, care about the environment, and want to share that passion with their community. Volunteers complete a comprehensive training program and then support local horticulture projects through University of Illinois Extension.
Complete the interest form to receive updates about the next Master Gardener training, including dates, registration details, and program expectations. Interest registration lets us notify you when the next training cohort opens.
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Master Gardeners volunteer on behalf of and under the supervision of University of Illinois Extension. Volunteer work takes place throughout the community and may include:
Certified Master Gardeners complete their training and internship. To remain active, volunteers contribute 20 hours of service and 10 hours of continuing education each year, reported online through University of Illinois Extension.
This training serves volunteers in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark counties. Training includes weekly online modules, readings, and quizzes in Moodle. A final exam is also completed in Moodle and graded automatically.
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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)
1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: extension@illinois.edu