{"id":11984,"date":"2024-07-22T14:38:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T21:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=11984"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:47:56","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/join-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/2025-Grads-scaled.jpeg 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\n\t\talt=\"Group of people posing in two rows in front of trees.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 60% 46%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">Become a <br>Master Gardener<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">Cultivating plants, people &amp; <br>communities since 1973<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs \" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Pierce County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Pierce County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-after--large wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"width:15%\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wsu-spacing-before--small\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/28\/MG-flower-150x150.png\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-130\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left  wsu-font-size--xxlarge wsu-heading--style-marked\">Join us!<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--white wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-block-crimson-wsu\" style=\"top:-3.0161%;left:30.6402%;height:88.0457%;width:22.6708%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight  wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image   wsu-notch--medium\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/Volunteers.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/Volunteers.jpg 647w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/Volunteers-396x528.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\"\r\n                        alt=\"Two women smiling at a plant sale event.\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<p>Do you want to learn more about gardening, meet new people and make a difference in the community? The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program may be just right for you. You will learn science-based knowledge to tackle the yard and garden problems that matter to you and to, your friends, neighbors and community.<\/p>\n\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-midnight\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-spacing-top--none wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Information\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/\">MG Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/about\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/\">Educational outreach<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Educational outreach\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/ask-a-master-gardener\/\">Ask a Master Gardener<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Ask a Master Gardener\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/ask-a-master-gardener\/answer-clinics\/\">Answer Clinics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/demonstration-gardens\/\">Demonstration Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/community-gardens\/\">Community Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/youth-gardening\/\">Youth Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/speakers-bureau\/\">Speakers Bureau<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Speakers Bureau\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/speakers-bureau\/2026-speakers-bureau-library\/\">2026 Speakers Bureau Library<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/from-the-ground-up\/\">From The Ground &amp; 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Youth Gardening Contact Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/contact-us\/contact-from-the-ground-up\/\">From The Ground &amp; Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/mg-home\/our-foundation\/\">Our Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/volunteer-portal\/\">MG Volunteers Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-top--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"666\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Vounteer.png\" alt=\"MGs raising their hands to volunteer\" class=\"wp-image-17252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Vounteer.png 666w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/Vounteer-396x356.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Application opening soon! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our application for the 2026 &#8211; 2027 volunteer training cohort <strong>opens on July 1st, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer, please check back here on July 1st to find our application link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more before applying, please register for one of our <strong>Informational Sessions<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Informational Sessions will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 1st at:\n<ul>\n<li>1) 12:00pm (noon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2) 5:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sessions are anticipated to be approximately 40-60 minutes, depending on questions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions will be recorded. If you cannot attend live, you will be able to watch a recording at your convenience. The recording will be posted to our website shortly after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/LOGSGiSfT4iqz55fg9W0zQ#\/registration\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister for Wednesday, July 1st, 12:00pm (noon) info session\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/v0MDkQUGSbiatNORgZSLXw#\/registration\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister for Wednesday, July 1st, 5:00pm info session\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Extension Washington Green School<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Join a community of gardeners dedicated to protecting Washington\u2019s environment.&nbsp;WSU Extension Green School (Green School) provides the knowledge and skills to garden responsibly in our changing climate. Learn practical techniques, connect with experts, and discover how your actions contribute to a healthier future for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green School offers <strong>two distinct options<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>One option is for individuals looking to enhance their gardening skills through research-based horticultural and environmental stewardship, the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/sample-page\/washington-gardener-certificate\/\">Washington Gardener course<\/a>.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>(<strong>Please note<\/strong> that enrolling in Green School to pursue the Washington Gardener Certificate, does <em>not <\/em>lead to a Master Gardener certification. If you wish to become a certified Master Gardener volunteer, please consider applying for our next training in 2026.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another option for those who wish to take it further by becoming a&nbsp;<strong>WSU Extension Master Gardener Program&nbsp;volunteer<\/strong> (read below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/course-options\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tCompare course options\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/02\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg\" alt=\"Washington Green School logo.\" class=\"wp-image-20840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/02\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/02\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-396x239.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/02\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/02\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pierce County Master Gardener Volunteer Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer program for people with a passion for plants, a drive to learn, and a commitment to serve. Candidates for the program may have a range in experience or knowledge about horticulture, but all have a desire to learn. By joining the program, you are committing to serving the community as a volunteer gardening\/horticulture educator. Interested in joining the WSU Extension Pierce County Master Gardener Program? Complete the application (information below) and agree to the WSU Master Gardener Program&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/get-involved\/join-us\/agreement-review\/\">expectations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All WSU Extension Master Gardeners (EMG\u2019s) receive in-depth horticulture training provided by university faculty, staff, and specialists. Training is critical to ensure that all volunteers have access to the information necessary to support our mission. Training to become an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer include 3 main components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Green School online course.<\/strong> The online course will take place over a <a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-schedule\/\">20-week period<\/a> between October 2026, and February 2027. Green School offers flexible, remote and hybrid training options. This includes self-paced online classes and online review sessions with subject matter experts from WSU. Courses are specific to the PNW\u2019s climate, soil, environment, insects, wildlife, and plants. Training is a big commitment and includes reading (online, no text required), homework, quizzes, in-class activities, lectures, and a final exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Volunteer Training.<\/strong> Trainees attend in-person labs and trainings at locations across Pierce County, WA. Applicants should anticipate being available to attend in-person sessions (primarily in Puyallup) from 9am-12pm on the following dates:\n<ul>\n<li>Sat. Oct 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sat. Oct 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sat. Jan 23, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thurs. Feb 18, 2027 or Sat. Feb 20, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thurs. Mar 4, 2027 or Sat. Mar 6, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thurs. Mar 18, 2027 or Sat. Mar 20, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sat. Apr 17, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship\/volunteer service.<\/strong> Upon completing their training, trainees transition into their internship. As interns, they volunteer alongside certified WSU Extension Master Gardeners, enhancing their knowledge and skills while gaining comfort in community education and program participation. Interns are expected to complete <strong>40 hours<\/strong> of volunteer service their first year. Volunteer service include answering garden questions at our answer clinic, helping to maintain one of our demonstration gardens, giving presentations, or helping with our children\u2019s education team \u2013 to name just a few of the many opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next application in Pierce County will be for the training that begins in October 2026. The application process will include the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Interested applicants can apply using our online application between July 1st &#8211; 31st, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepted applicants will be notified by the end of August.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In September, after applying for and being accepted into the volunteer program, you will be asked to complete a mandatory background screening.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing Commitment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension Master Gardeners are active across the state and their impacts are impressive. We have a user-friendly reporting system so that logging hours, reporting outreach, and signing up for projects is simple. We\u2019re required to report our efforts locally and to the state annually \u2013 we want to show off the good work our volunteers are doing! Check out our&nbsp;Annual Reports to read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/priorities\/2024-impact\/\">2024 WSU Extension Master Gardener Program Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After we\u2019ve put our outdoor gardens to bed, we start our annual renewal process for all Master Gardeners. Annual certification in the Extension Master Gardener Program is not automatic. After completion of Green School and your internship commitment, you will become&nbsp;<em>certified.&nbsp;<\/em>To maintain certification, volunteers must give at least&nbsp;<strong>25&nbsp;hours<\/strong> of service and earn at least<strong> 10<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>hours<\/strong> of continuing education each year. Volunteers who have met the minimum requirements to remain certified will be offered the opportunity to request continuing certification for the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no fee associated with annual certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Details<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__64519\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Training cost<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__64519\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-fee-schedule\/\">WGS fee schedule | WA Green School | Washington State University<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__13522\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Training course materials<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__13522\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: There is one required textbook,&nbsp;<em>PNW Gardeners Handbook: Growing for the Future<\/em>&nbsp;which will be available to you through your course fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no perquisites for this non-credit course other than a desire to learn and if you choose the volunteer route, a demonstrated volunteer ethic. You will need a computer, email address and reliable, high-speed internet to successfully participate in our online training program.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__90015\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Expected workload<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__90015\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: Estimated 180 hours over 11 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of online Green School course (120 hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 20 hours of in-person, in-county labs, activities, and field trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40 hours volunteering as an Extension Master Gardener intern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week studying for Green School and labs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__62365\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Volunteer expectations<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__62365\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-course-options\/become-an-extension-master-gardener\/agreement\/\">The agreements and policies<\/a>, clarify the scope and expectations of our Program. WSU Extension and local counties invest in volunteers and in return, volunteers invest in WSU Extension and in local communities. It is important to clearly define expectations so current and interested volunteers have the information they need to determine if being a WSU volunteer is a good fit. WSU Extension values the time and talents of volunteers and commits to doing our best to make the volunteer experience productive and rewarding.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__93507\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Community education<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__93507\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: What do Extension Master Gardener volunteers educate the community on? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/priorities\/\">Program Priorities<\/a> inform our efforts.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-5\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">The passion and dedication demonstrated by WSU Extension Master Gardeners underscores the positive impact that programs like these can have on individuals and communities. The reasons they\u2019ve provided for their involvement highlight the multifaceted benefits of participating in such a program:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h4 id=\"unique-id-1__30870\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\"><strong>A Fount of Knowledge:<\/strong><\/button>\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__30870\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">Being a WSU Extension Master Gardener offers a continuous learning experience. Participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of horticultural science and gardening practices, staying up-to-date on the latest research and techniques.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h4 id=\"unique-id-1__18362\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\"><strong>Camaraderie and Learning from Each Other<\/strong><\/button>\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__18362\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">The sense of community and the opportunity to learn from fellow WSU Extension Master Gardeners contributes to a supportive and enriching environment. Sharing experiences and knowledge among members fosters continuous growth and improvement.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h4 id=\"unique-id-1__95374\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\"><strong>Providing a Service to the Community<\/strong><\/button>\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__95374\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">The core aspect of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is community service. Participants take pride in using their expertise to benefit their local communities by offering guidance, workshops, and assistance to fellow community members.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h4 id=\"unique-id-1__86868\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\"><strong>Satisfaction from Community Respect<\/strong><\/button>\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__86868\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">WSU Extension Master Gardeners often earn respect and recognition from their communities for their valuable contributions. This acknowledgment can be a source of pride and satisfaction, reinforcing the importance of the work they do.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h4 id=\"unique-id-1__54825\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\"><strong>Sense of Purpose<\/strong><\/button>\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__54825\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">Involvement in the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program provides a sense of purpose. Participants find fulfillment in contributing to a greater cause, knowing that their efforts positively impact the environment and the well-being of the community.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-card--style-horizontal-33\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-1-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/IMG_3600-1-scaled-e1661273427144.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/IMG_3600-1-scaled-e1661273427144.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/IMG_3600-1-scaled-e1661273427144-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/IMG_3600-1-scaled-e1661273427144-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Man buying salad starts\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 47% 52%\"\r\n\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about gardening and want to make a positive impact, participating in the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program can be a fulfilling and educational experience. 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