MSU Extension MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®

One of the benefits of participating in the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program® is access to conferences and events created specifically for volunteers.

The MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Team offers many of these opportunities, while others occur at the national or international level. Events listed below qualify for continuing education hours. If an event is not listed, check with your local MSU Extension Master Gardener staff to confirm if it meets the criteria.

Save the Date! Smart Gardening Conference 2026- March 28, 2026

WCCCD Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111                                                                                                  

Upcoming MSU Extension Master Gardener International Trip - Scotland’s Gardens, Castles and Landscapes; May 3-12, 2026

This trip is currently filled to capacity but there is an option to register as a "wait list" individual with our travel partner in the event of a cancellation from a current registrant. Contact Sarah Rautio at rautio@msu.edu or Rebecca Krans for more information. Read about the trip here:  "2026 Scotland Garden Study Tour offered by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program ®"