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X-WR-CALDESC:The Master Gardener course is a volunteer training program\, n
 ot a general gardening class. It is designed for individuals who wish to b
 ecome certified volunteers with Missoula County Extension and serve as an 
 educational resource in our community. Master Gardeners act as an extensio
 n of Extension’s horticulture programs by sharing research-based gardening
  information with the public.\n\n2026 Master Gardener Training Details\n\n
 Dates: April 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\; May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\; and June 2\, 2026\n
 \nDay & Time: Tuesday evenings\, 6:00–8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation:\nThe Explorat
 ion Center\n1075 South Ave W\nMissoula\, MT\n\nThe training runs 9 weeks\,
  with weekly classes lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Participants receive
  instruction from Extension staff and local experts on a wide range of gar
 dening topics relevant to Montana. Cost is $250 includes book and lab supp
 lies\n\nTopics\nIntroduction to the Master Gardener Program / Volunteer op
 portunities\nGardening in Western Montana Climates\nNatives & Pollinators
 \nPlant Sciences & Botany Basics\nSoil Health\, Fertility\, & Nutrients\nC
 ompost\, Weeds & Wildlife\nVegetables\nAnnual & Perennial Flowers\nIntegra
 ted Pest Management / Plant Clinic\nOrnamental Tree Care: Planting\, Maint
 enance & Pruning\nFruit and Berry Production\n\n\n\nUpon completion of the
  course\, participants are required to complete 20 hours of approved volun
 teer service to earn Master Gardener certification.\n\nTo maintain certifi
 cation in subsequent years\, Master Gardeners complete:\n\n20 hours of vol
 unteer service annually\, and4 hours of continuing education each year.\n
 \nVolunteer opportunities are diverse and community-focused and may includ
 e:\n\nSupporting school and youth gardens\n\nGiving gardening presentation
 s to community groups\n\nStaffing the Extension plant clinic\n\nTabling at
  events such as the Clark Fork River Market and the Western Montana Fair\n
 \nAssisting with demonstration gardens and other Extension horticulture pr
 ograms!\n\nBecoming a Master Gardener is a meaningful commitment\, but it 
 is also a rewarding way to build skills\, connect with others\, and give b
 ack to the community. We have a strong and welcoming Master Gardener commu
 nity and look forward to growing our connections through service and garde
 ning.\n\nIf you are primarily interested in learning about gardening in Mo
 ntana but do not wish to commit to volunteer service\, we encourage you to
  explore our public classes and workshops offered throughout the year. The
 se can be found on our calendar of events at missoulaeduplace.org.\n\nPlea
 se feel free to reach out with any questions as you consider whether the M
 aster Gardener Program is right for you. We appreciate your interest and h
 ope to connect with you soon.\n\nWarm regards\,\n\nSarah Holden\nHorticult
 ure Extension Agent\nMissoula County Extension\n406-258-4205\nsholden@miss
 oulacounty.us
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DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener course is a volunteer training program\, no
 t a general gardening class. It is designed for individuals who wish to be
 come certified volunteers with Missoula County Extension and serve as an e
 ducational resource in our community. Master Gardeners act as an extension
  of Extension’s horticulture programs by sharing research-based gardening 
 information with the public.\n\n2026 Master Gardener Training Details\n\nD
 ates: April 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\; May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\; and June 2\, 2026\n
 \nDay & Time: Tuesday evenings\, 6:00–8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation:\nThe Explorat
 ion Center\n1075 South Ave W\nMissoula\, MT\n\nThe training runs 9 weeks\,
  with weekly classes lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Participants receive
  instruction from Extension staff and local experts on a wide range of gar
 dening topics relevant to Montana. Cost is $250 includes book and lab supp
 lies\n\nTopics\nIntroduction to the Master Gardener Program / Volunteer op
 portunities\nGardening in Western Montana Climates\nNatives & Pollinators
 \nPlant Sciences & Botany Basics\nSoil Health\, Fertility\, & Nutrients\nC
 ompost\, Weeds & Wildlife\nVegetables\nAnnual & Perennial Flowers\nIntegra
 ted Pest Management / Plant Clinic\nOrnamental Tree Care: Planting\, Maint
 enance & Pruning\nFruit and Berry Production\n\n\n\nUpon completion of the
  course\, participants are required to complete 20 hours of approved volun
 teer service to earn Master Gardener certification.\n\nTo maintain certifi
 cation in subsequent years\, Master Gardeners complete:\n\n20 hours of vol
 unteer service annually\, and4 hours of continuing education each year.\n
 \nVolunteer opportunities are diverse and community-focused and may includ
 e:\n\nSupporting school and youth gardens\n\nGiving gardening presentation
 s to community groups\n\nStaffing the Extension plant clinic\n\nTabling at
  events such as the Clark Fork River Market and the Western Montana Fair\n
 \nAssisting with demonstration gardens and other Extension horticulture pr
 ograms!\n\nBecoming a Master Gardener is a meaningful commitment\, but it 
 is also a rewarding way to build skills\, connect with others\, and give b
 ack to the community. We have a strong and welcoming Master Gardener commu
 nity and look forward to growing our connections through service and garde
 ning.\n\nIf you are primarily interested in learning about gardening in Mo
 ntana but do not wish to commit to volunteer service\, we encourage you to
  explore our public classes and workshops offered throughout the year. The
 se can be found on our calendar of events at missoulaeduplace.org.\n\nPlea
 se feel free to reach out with any questions as you consider whether the M
 aster Gardener Program is right for you. We appreciate your interest and h
 ope to connect with you soon.\n\nWarm regards\,\n\nSarah Holden\nHorticult
 ure Extension Agent\nMissoula County Extension\n406-258-4205\nsholden@miss
 oulacounty.us
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LOCATION:1075 South Ave W\, Missoula\, AL 59801 US
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Spring Course
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