Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer

Please read this article, " An Introduction to Being a Master Gardener ", to better understand what the annual obligations of our volunteers are in this program. There will be 16+/- classes weekly from January through April. The 2024/25 class will be virtual with hybrid in-person classes. Dates are TBA. Classes are taught by University of California Cooperative Extension faculty and other experts.

 A fee of $150 covers instruction and course materials. Trainees also need to complete Live Scan (fingerprinting), details TBA.  If you are interested in completing an application read the steps below so we will be able to contact you.

The deadline for the 24/25 Application is November 11, 2024. If you are unable to complete the application by that date, the very last opportunity to sign up is at the Master Gardener Orientation. To be notified when the orientation dates are when they are announced, please complete our training interest survey below. (This is not the application)

https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=40907

Please then complete the application by our survey here.

https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43558
MG Application

You may also print the application, fill it out and mail the signed application to the UC Cooperative Extension.
Mail to:  UCCE Mendocino, 890 N. Bush St, Ukiah, CA. 95482

If you require additional information please contact the UCCE Office at 707-463-4495

Note: On an annual basis, our Master Gardener training class alternates location between the Mendocino UC Cooperative Extension in Ukiah and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden in Fort Bragg.