Upcoming Extension Master Gardener Trainings
MSU Extension Master Gardener Training Courses are typically offered starting in January, March and August in several locations around the state. Course locations with upcoming available enrollment are listed below. If you have questions about courses in other locations, please email us at mg@msu.edu.
Note that all prospective trainees must undergo the MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process (VSP). This process includes background checks, references and an interview. VSP is included in registration accessed by clicking the link for the specific site you are interested in. The cost for the training course is $325.
Learn more about becoming an MSU Extension Master Gardener
August/September 2019
OAKLAND COUNTY - WATERFORD
Training Site: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center
Address: 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford MI 48238
When: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 17 - December 7, 2019
(including makeup date, no class on August 31 and November 30)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 11, 2019
Contact Person: Cathy Morris, morrisc@oakgov.com
Application and Registration Link for Oakland Site: Closed
WAYNE COUNTY - DETROIT
Training Site: Wayne County Community College District, Northwest Campus
Larry L Lewis Education Center Auditorium
Address: 8200 Outer Dr
Detroit MI 48219
When: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 17 - December 7, 2019
(including makeup date, no class on August 31 and November 30)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 11, 2019
Contact Person: Deirdre Hope, hopedeir@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Wayne Site: Closed
DELTA COUNTY - ESCANABA
Training Site: Bay de Noc Community College
Address: 2001 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba MI 49829
When: Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 9:30pm
August 20 - December 3, 2019
(including makeup date)
Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Contact Person: Liz Slajus, slajusel@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Escanaba Site: https://events.anr.msu.edu/mgvpdelta19f/
WASHTENAW COUNTY - ANN ARBOR
Training Site: Washtenaw Western Services Building
Address: 705 N Zeeb Rd
Ann Arbor MI 48103
When: Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
August 21 - November 27, 2019
(including make up date)
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2019
Contact Person: Robert Bricault, bricault@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Ann Arbor Site: Closed
GENESEE COUNTY - CLIO
POSTPONED TO JANUARY, SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS
Training Site: Mott Community College - Northern Tier Center
Address: 4082 W Vienna Rd
Clio MI 48420
When: Thursdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm
August 22 - December 5, 2019
(including makeup date, no class on November 28)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2019
Contact Person: Barslund Judd, juddbars@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Clio Site: POSTPONED
MACOMB COUNTY - CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Training Site: Robert A. VerKuilen Building
Address: 21885 Dunham, Suite 12
Assembly Rooms A&B
Clinton Township MI 48036
When: Mondays, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
August 19 - December 2, 2019
(including makeup date, no class on September 2)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Contact Person: Karen Burke, burkeka9@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Macomb Site: Closed
KENT COUNTY - GRAND RAPIDS
Training Site: MSU Extension Kent County
Address: 775 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI 49503
When: Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 3 - December 10, 2019
(including makeup date)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Contact Person: Deb Gulick gulickde@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Kent Site: https://events.anr.msu.edu/mgvpkent19fall/
January 2020
GENESEE COUNTY - FLINT
Training Site: GCCARD
Address: 605 N Saginaw St, Suite 1A
Flint MI 48502
When: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 25 - May 9, 2020
(including makeup date, no class on April 11)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2020
Contact Person: Barslund Judd, juddbars@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Genesee Site: https://events.anr.msu.edu/mgvpgenesee20w/
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - HOWELL
Training Site: Livingston County EMS Building
Address: 1911 Tooley Road
Howell MI 48843
Howell Auditorium (2nd floor)
When: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 21 - April 28, 2020
(including makeup date)
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Irene Donne, donneire@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Livingston Site: Coming Soon
March 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY - SOUTHFIELD
Training Site: South Oakland Health Center - Southfield Office
Address: 7725 Greenfield Rd, Room 60
Southfield MI 48076
When: Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March 5 - June 11, 2020
(including makeup date)
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Cathy Morris, morri735@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Oakland County Site: Coming Soon
WAYNE COUNTY - TAYLOR
Training Site: Wayne County Community College District
Address: 21000 Northline Rd
Taylor MI 48180
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 3 - June 16, 2020
(including makeup date, no class on April 14)
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Deirdre Hope, hopedeir@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Wayne County Site: Coming Soon
Fall 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY - NOVI
Training Site: MSU Tollgate Education Center
Address: 28155 Meadowbrook Rd
Novi MI 48377
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 18 - December 1, 2020
(including makeup date, no class November 3, 2020)
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Cathy Morris, morri735@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Oakland County Site: Coming Soon
Recent Training:
County |
Location |
Dates |
Contact |
| Ingham | Ingham County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Center | March 4 - June 10, 2019 | |
| Jackson | MSU Extension Jackson County | March 7 - June 13, 2019 | Cris Culpepper, culpep21@msu.edu |
| Leelanau | Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center | March 5 - June 11, 2019 | Nathaniel Walton, waltonn2@msu.edu |
| Oakland | MSU Tollgate Education Center | March 5 - June 11, 2019 | Lori Imboden, imbodenL@msu.edu |
| Wayne | Wayne County Community College District | January 19 - May 4, 2019 | Deirdre Hope hopedeir@msu.edu |