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The Carver/Scott Master Gardener program is looking for volunteers who have an interest in horticulture and a passion for teaching others. Program applications and additional information is available by clicking the following link 2010_application_materials.zip or may be obtained by calling the Carver County Extension Office at (952) 466-5300 or the Scott County Extension Office at (952) 492-5410.
Acceptance into the Carver-Scott Master Gardener program requires an application, an interview and completion of the "core course," or training, through the University of Minnesota. Training for candidates selected for the program takes place in January. On alternating years, the training is either offered at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus or at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen.
In exchange for receiving the training, Master Gardener interns return 50 hours of volunteer time to the Program the first year. To remain certified in subsequent years, Master Gardeners volunteer a minimum of 25 hours and must have at least 7 hours of related continuing education.
