MSU ExtensionMaster Gardener Program

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. 

UPCOMING TRAINING:

JANUARY 2019

GOGEBIC COUNTY - WATERSMEET TOWNSHIP - Canceled

Training Site: Watersmeet Township School District
Address: N47020 US-45, Library, Watersmeet MI 49969
When: Saturday Weekend Warrior
            January 19, February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27
            May 4 (make up)
            9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2019
Contact Person: Rebecca Krans, kransr@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Gogebic Site: Canceled

WAYNE COUNTY - HARPER WOODS

Training Site: Wayne County Community College District, University Center
Address: 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods, MI 48225
When: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
            January 19 - May 4, 2019
            (Including possible makeup date; no class will be held on April 20, 2019)
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2019
Contact Person: Deirdre Hope, hopedeir@msu.edu or Olivia Gee, geeolivi@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Wayne Site: Registration Closed

MARCH 2019

INGHAM COUNTY - MASON

Training Site: Ingham County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Center
Address: 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 58854
When: Mondays, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
            March 4 - June 10, 2019
            (including make up date)
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2019
Contact Person: Diane Brown, rytlews1@msu.edu or Jessica Huegli, jhuegli@ingham.org 
Application and Registration Link for Site: Register Here!!

JACKSON COUNTY - JACKSON

Training Site: Jackson County / MSU Extension
Address: 1715 Lansing Ave, Suite 257, Jackson MI 48202
When: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 
           March 7 - June 13, 2019
           (Including possible makeup date)
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2019
Contact Person: Cris Culpepper, culpep21@msu.edu or Gerilyn Darnell, darnel37@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Jackson Site: Register Here!!

LEELANAU COUNTY - TRAVERSE CITY

Training Site: Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Address: 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
When: Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
            March 7 - June 13, 2019
            (including make up date)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Contact Person: Nathaniel Walton, waltonn2@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Leenanau County Site: Register Here!!

OAKLAND COUNTY - NOVI

Training Site: MSU Tollgate Farm
Address: 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi MI 48377
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
             March 5 - June 11, 2019
             (including make up date)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2019
Contact Person: Cathy Morris, morri735@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Oakland Site: Register Here!!

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

DELTA COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Rebecca Krans, kransr@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

GENESEE COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline:TBD
Contact Person: Barslund Judd, juddbars@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

KALAMAZOO COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline:TBD
Contact Person: Linda Whitlock, whitlo13@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

KENT COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: September - December 2019
Registration Deadline:TBD
Contact Person: Deb Gulick, gulickde@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

MACOMB COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline:TBD
Contact Person: Karen Burke, burkeka9@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

OAKLAND COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline:TBD
Contact Person: Becky Irey, ireyrebe@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

WASHTENAW COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: TBD
Application and Registration Link for Site: TBD

WAYNE COUNTY - TBD

Training Site: TBD
Address: TBD
When: August - December 2019
Registration Deadline: TBD
Contact Person: Deirdre Hope hopedeir@msu.edu or Olivia Gee, geeolivi@msu.edu
Application and Registration Link for Wayne Site: Coming Soon

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