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Become a Henrico Master Gardener Volunteer

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What is required to become a Henrico Master Gardener?

To become a Henrico Master Gardener, individuals must attend at least 50 hours of classroom instruction and then contribute a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service conducting VCE horticulture-based, education programs. These initial 100 hours must be completed in one year. At the end of the year, individuals will earn the title of Henrico Master Gardener volunteer.

Henrico Master Gardeners who desire to remain active after completing their initial training and volunteer commitments are required to contribute at least 20 hours of volunteer service each year. Additionally, in order keep knowledge up-to-date, Henrico Master Gardeners must participate in at least 12 hours of continuing education training annually. 

Want to learn more? https://henrico.ext.vt.edu/programs/anr/master-gardener.html 

 

 

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Henrico Extension Office at 804-501-5160/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to application due date.   *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Contact Us

Ed Olsen
(804) 501-5160
(804) 501-5169 (fax)
[email protected]


Extension Office

Physical Address
8600 Dixon Powers Dr.
Henrico Government ComplexHuman Services Building
Henrico, VA 23228

Phone
(804) 501-5160

Fax
(804) 501-5169

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775

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8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST,
Monday through Friday

 
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