The University of Minnesota Extension announced they will be accepting applications for 2022 Master Gardners up until October 1. More information can be found below in a press release sent out by the University of Minnesota Extension.
Think globally, act locally. It’s a phrase that applies so well to University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners in Polk and Norman Counties.
We’re the University of Minnesota on the ground—often literally—delivering science-based practices to our communities. As volunteers, Master Gardeners learn not only from scientific research, but from one another and the communities we serve.
And sometimes we surprise people. Many are familiar with Master Gardeners as reliable resources for questions about flowers or grass because horticulture skills are a cornerstone of our work.
But did you know that Master Gardeners also focus on local foods and sustainability? Or that we teach about practices that restore Minnesota’s native prairies and protect our precious water?
Or that being volunteering as a Master Gardener gives people a chance to spread their wings in photography, writing, community speaking and more?
There’s a lot in the Master Gardener program that helps us learn, grow and share. Masters Gardeners come from all ages and backgrounds. We’re especially excited to see the new generation of Master Gardeners embracing opportunities with enthusiasm.
Learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener by visiting extension.umn.edu/master- gardener. Or call, Heather Dufault, Local Extension Educator for Polk and Norman Counties at 218-280- 1129 or email at pohl0024@umn.edu. Applications will be accepted online until Oct. 1. Come learn, grow, and share with us.
