Do you enjoy volunteering in the community?  Gardening as well?  The Extension Master Gardener℠ program is a way for you to do both!

The 2023 hybrid course will begin February 16th and wrap up May 11th.  Reading assignments are posted online, along with weekly in-person meetings held on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  The cost is $125.00, which includes lifetime access to the award-winning "North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook"!

Classes fill quickly, so don't wait to apply:  EMGV application 2023 Gaston  Official deadline to apply: February 10th.

Once your application is received, you'll receive a call to come in for a short, informal interview.  We know you have choices when volunteering, and we want to make sure we meet your expectations!