{"id":1097,"date":"2019-08-07T22:11:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T22:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=1097"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:34:50","slug":"hg-mgbecome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/hg-mgbecome\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Master Gardener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter side-right\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6216\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding buckets of flowers\" width=\"1002\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2-396x268.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2-792x537.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/08\/LDahlia2-990x671.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Join us!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you a gardener in Whatcom County?<\/li>\n<li>Do you enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others?<\/li>\n<li>Have you just moved to the area and want to get involved in the community and learn about gardening in our unique ecosystem?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;padding-left: 40px\"><em>The WSU Extension Whatcom County Master Gardener Volunteer program may be just what you are looking for!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6566 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-396x239-1.jpg\" alt=\"WGS logo - Washington Green School\" width=\"396\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-396x239-1.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-2-396x239-1-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0BqhN0s7oUy2HpY\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6570 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans.png\" alt=\"Master Gardener Flower Logo\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/07\/MG-FlowerTrans-990x990.png 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Master Gardener Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5><strong>Program Contact:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Kristen Barta<\/strong>, Program Coordinator<br \/>\n(360) 778-5811<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:kristen.barta@wsu.edu\">kristen.barta@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Registration for the 2025-26 Master Gardener training<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>is now closed.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Training is full, our next training cycle will be in the fall of 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><em>Two distinctive tracks:<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Track #1:<\/strong> <em>(Non-Volunteer track)<br \/>\n<\/em>&#8211; You attend the Washington Green School. ($550)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Track #2:<\/strong> <em>(Volunteer track) <strong>Registration for Master Gardener training is now closed.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em> &#8211; Attend the Washington Green School, additional in-person training, complete community service hours. ($275)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter halves\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><strong>Track #1<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Washington Green School<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For individuals looking to enhance their gardening skills through research-based horticultural and environmental stewardship, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/\">Washington Gardener course<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online course with virtual instruction.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWashington Gardener\u201d Certificate upon successful completion.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement your resume and promote your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 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. The training 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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Washington Green School Fee: $550<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 72.5268%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Delivery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Online only<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-schedule\">(Oct 5, 2025 \u2013 Feb 21, 2026)<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Registration Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\">August 15 &#8211; September 30, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\">Washington Green School Fee: $550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/\"><strong>Registration and more information<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><strong>Track #2<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Registration for Master Gardener training is now closed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Master Gardener Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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\/\">\u00a0<strong>WSU Extension Master Gardener Program volunteer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online course with supplemental in-person fieldtrips.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMaster Gardener Volunteer\u201d Certificate upon successful completion of key requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Training prepares you to provide researched-based gardening education to your community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/\">WSU Master Gardener Program<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>WSU Master Gardener Program Fee: $275<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;height: 264px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Delivery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Online<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/greenschool.extension.wsu.edu\/home\/wgs-schedule\"><em>(Oct 5, 2025 \u2013 Feb 21, 2026)<\/em><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>and additional in-person training<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Application Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\">July 1 &#8211; August 30, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px\">\n<td style=\"height: 22px\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 22px\">WSU Master Gardener Program Fee: $275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 176px\">\n<td style=\"height: 176px\"><strong>Workload<\/strong><br \/>\n(equivalent to 4 semester hour credits)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 176px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of Green School (120 hours).<\/li>\n<li>About 20 hours of in-person, in-county labs, activities, and field trips.<\/li>\n<li>About 40 hours volunteering as an Extension Master Gardener intern.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week studying for Green School and labs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/get-involved\/join-us\/agreement-review\">Program\u2019s expectations and volunteer commitment.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Registration for Master Gardener training is now closed.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us! 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