How can I become a Palm Beach County Master Gardener?

Come join in the fun, help your community and learn all about homeowner horticulture in Palm Beach County!

Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by the Palm Beach County Extension Service to provide horticultural education and assistance to the residents of Palm Beach County. The 2007 class begins on February 21 and ends with graduation on June 7. Classes meet each Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for fifteen weeks. The training is held in the Mounts Building Auditorium located at 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL. The cost is $175.00 (check or money order only, payable on the first day of class). This fee includes numerous books and an embroidered Master Gardener polo shirt (received at graduation). Forty (40) hours of volunteer service per year are required to maintain Master Gardener certification.

If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, download the application and return it to the Master Gardener Education and Development Office (FAX or mail) by February 13, 2007.

We will contact you to schedule an interview. Interviews will be held on February 14 at the Mounts Building Auditorium (directions).

Thank you for your interest in the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. For more information, call (561) 233-1759.