EAU CLAIRE AREA MASTER GARDENERS
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Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program –  This program provides horticultural training to adults who, in turn, volunteer for Eau Claire County UW - Extension. The goal is to connect people with resources and research-based information to help people better understand horticulture and their environment.
Acceptance into the program includes passing a background check, approval of application, and signing a volunteer agreement.
Contact the UW-Extension Office at
 715-839-4712 for dates of area Master Gardener Training.

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Course topics include:
  • pest management of mammals, insects, and diseases
  • lawn care, fruits, vegetable, and tree care
  • general gardening practices
The training is designed to focus on current volunteer project needs including: youth gardening and Ask-A-Master-Gardener Booth. Other volunteer opportunities are available. An educational emphasis must be a component of a volunteer project.
Maintaining volunteer status with UW-Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program includes providing a minimum of 24 volunteer hours and 10 hours of continuing education.
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How do I get my volunteer hours?

Youth Education

4-H Projects
County Fair
Youth Clubs
School Presentations

Community Education

Recycling
Water Quality
Environmental Presentations
Farmer's Market
Gardenline
Public Trips/Tours
Group Presentations
Articles

Support Services

Community Beautification
Water Quality Projects
Environmental Projects
Community Committees
Research Projects
MG Activity Coordination
UW-Exten. Office Projects
MG Officer Meetings
MG Committee Meeting
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  • Home
  • ECAMG Board
  • About
    • BECOME A MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER
    • Eau Claire Area Master Gardener By-laws
    • Contact
  • Ready Set Grow!
  • Newsletter
  • Volunteering
    • Time Sheet
    • Continuing Ed.
  • Links