{"id":8430,"date":"2025-01-25T07:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T15:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=8430"},"modified":"2025-09-15T21:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:01:27","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/master-gardeners-2\/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\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg 1008w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/09\/JBLM-Community-Garden.jpeg 198w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\"\n\t\talt=\"&quot;&quot;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 33% 48%\"\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 WSU Extension Master Gardener<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">Cultivating plants, people, and 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 San Juan County WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">San Juan County WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/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\/53\/2025\/01\/sukisusantoy.jpeg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/sukisusantoy.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/sukisusantoy-396x297.jpeg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\r\n                        alt=\"San Juan County Master Garden Volunteers with plant starts\"\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>Are you a gardener in San Juan County? Do you enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others? Have you just moved to the islands and want to get involved in the community and learn about gardening in our unique ecosystem? The WSU Extension San Juan County Master Gardener Volunteer program may be just what you are looking for!<\/p>\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<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--medium wsu-spacing-bottom--medium wsu-spacing-padding-left--medium wsu-spacing-padding-right--medium wsu-border--add-top\" >\r\n    \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<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\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\/sanjuan\/master-gardeners-2\/\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/master-gardeners-2\/ask-a-master-gardener\/\">Ask a Master Gardener<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/master-gardeners-2\/join-us\/\">Join us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/master-gardeners-2\/volunteer-portal\/\">Volunteer Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:mg.sanjuancounty@wsu.edu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-round\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-email\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tContact us about upcoming training\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/join-san-juan-county-master-gardeners\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore information\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\">What is the Master Gardener Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/\">WSU Master Gardener Program<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a nationally-recognized program that trains volunteers to serve their communities through horticultural education and outreach. Master Gardener volunteers work in partnership with the WSU Extension to teach research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices to county residents, while at the same time learning, working, and having fun with other like-minded volunteers. Once volunteers receive training, they provide educational information to the public in home and subsistence horticulture including vegetable and fruit gardening, lawn and landscape maintenance, composting, native plants, plant problem diagnosis, pest control, and many other concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Extension Washington Green School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a community of gardeners dedicated to protecting Washington&#8217;s environment. 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&nbsp;<strong>two distinct tracks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>One track for individuals looking to enhance their gardening skills through research-based horticultural and environmental stewardship, the&nbsp;<strong>Washington Gardener course.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another track for those who wish to take it further by becoming a<a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-course-options\/become-an-extension-master-gardener\/\">&nbsp;<strong>WSU Extension Master Gardener Program&nbsp;volunteer<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(read below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-396x239.jpg\" alt=\"Logo reading WGS, Washington Green School\" class=\"wp-image-9874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-396x239.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-792x477.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Juan 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 San Juan Master Gardener Program? Complete the application (information below) and agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/get-involved\/join-us\/agreement-review\/\">WSU Master Gardener Program&nbsp;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>&nbsp;The online course will take place over a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-schedule\/\">20-week period<\/a>&nbsp;between October 5, 2025, and February 21, 2026. 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>In-person labs\/field trips.<\/strong>&nbsp;Trainees attend in-person trainings and field trips at locations in San Juan County. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship\/volunteer service.<\/strong>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<strong>40 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;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 plant sales\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 San Juan County will be for the training that begins in October 2025. The application process includes the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Interested applicants can apply between June 1st \u2013 August 30th, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants attend an Q &amp; A session in August (dates\/locations listed below). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepted applicants will be notified in early September.<\/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 background screening.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q &amp; A Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each applicant should plan to attend a Q &amp; A session. These sessions will go over the requirements, and serve as an opportunity for applicants to make sure the program is a good fit and to meet other Extension Master Gardeners.<\/p>\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 Impact 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>&nbsp;of service and earn at least<strong>&nbsp;10<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>hours<\/strong>&nbsp;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<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Details<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__72114\" 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__72114\">\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__51488\" 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__51488\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: There is one required textbook, <em>PNW Gardeners Handbook: Growing for the Future<\/em> 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__3538\" 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__3538\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: Estimated 180 hours over 52 weeks.<\/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__28409\" 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__28409\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A:&nbsp;<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__52045\" 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__52045\">\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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/priorities\/\">Program Priorities<\/a>&nbsp;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<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/28\/MG-flower-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-130\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\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__16094\" 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__16094\">\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__71653\" 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__71653\">\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__10673\" 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__10673\">\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. 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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__33112\" 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__33112\">\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-3-4\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-792x1056.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Lopez-hoop-removal-2023-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"San Juan County Master Gardener volunteers at the Lopez Heritage Apple Orchard which they maintain.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 47% 52%\"\r\n\t\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<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\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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