MASTER GARDENER
Master Gardeners in Racine and Kenosha Counties
 The
Master Gardeners of Racine and Kenosha Counties are a group of
dedicated, trained volunteers who provide thousands of hours of
volunteer service to the community every year. The Racine/Kenosha
Master Gardener Association is a new group, but the Master Gardeners
have been serving communities nationwide since 1972.
To become a certified Master Gardener you must attend the designated
training sessions, volunteer 24 hours of service to an approved
project in your community, and pass a open-book final exam.
To remain certified each year you will need to take 10 hours of
additional training and volunteer 24 hours of your time.
Master Gardeners are trained by UW Extension in all areas of
gardening and the environment.
- Spring General Training for new Master Gardener Volunteers-
13 basic classes covering all areas of gardening including botany,
soils, diseases, insects, vegetables, fruits, perennials, annuals,
trees and other topics (39 hours of education)
- Fall Specialized Master Gardener Volunteer Training - Continuing
education, new topic each year
- Monthly MG meetings on the 4th Monday evening include 1 hour
of educational programming
General Training is Taught Annually with
Locations, Days and Times Varying Each Year
- Spring 2008 General Training Course - 13 Classes
Classes alternate between Racine and Kenosha sites
Wednesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. OR 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 20, Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21
Classes are full for 2008. Please sign up for next year. You are welcome to attend the Racine Kenosha Master Gardener Association meetings for more horticulture education and to learn about the Master Gardener program. Click here for a schedule of programs and dates.
- Please either or call (886-8465), mail or e-mail us to have your name put on the prospective Master Gardener Volunteer list for the 2009 class.
Racine County UW-Extension, MGV Program
14200 Washington Avenue
Sturtevant, WI 52177
To be added to the prospective Master Gardener
list contact: patricia.nagai@ces.uwex.edu
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