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Gwinnett County
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Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

2026 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

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The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program offers many opportunities to enhance your horticultural expertise and make new gardening friends as you become involved in community projects. This program involves horticultural service training that requires a minimum of 50 volunteer hours to earn certification during the first year and 25 volunteer hours every year thereafter, along with 10 hours of continuing education to stay in good standing.?

Program information:

  • When Are Classes?: Classes will be held between January 7th and March 25, 2026 on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and a workshop Friday, February 20, 2026, from 9:30-12:30pm.
  • Deadline: The application deadline is Friday, September 26, 2025. ?
  • How Many Are Accepted?: Enrollment for the 2026 Gwinnett County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is limited.
  • Are There Tests?: As part of your training, you will be required to pass a mid-term and a final examination. Study sessions are provided.
  • Location: Classes will be held January 7th through February 20th at Gwinnett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; and the Dekalb Extension Office from February 25 to March 25th at 4380 Memorial Dr. Ste 200, Decatur, GA 30032.
  • Cost: There is a one-time program fee is $200.00, which covers the expenses of the Georgia Master Gardener handbook, classes, lectures, name tags, supplies, and a ‘Certificate of Completion’ (upon completed volunteer hours). Please do not send fee payment with your application form.
  • Meet & Greet Info Session: Attendance is not required, but if you have questions about the program, please plan to attend our MGEV applicants’ informational meet and greet session on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm at 750 South Perry Street, 2nd Floor Training Room, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 where you will learn about the master gardener program, projects, speak to actual master gardeners and enjoy light refreshments.? Please RSVP to Lisa Klein by email at lisa.klein@gwinnettcounty.com, or 678-377-4010. You may bring your completed application to this session.
  • When Will I Know?: Applicants will be notified via email by October 17, 2025 if they have been accepted into the 2026 Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program.
  • When Do I Pay?: The $200 program fee and information for a background screening/motor vehicle record check are due upon acceptance into the program.
  • We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Klein at lisa.klein@gwinnettcounty.com , or 678-377-4010.

Application deadline is Friday, September 26, 2025. ?Please do not send fee payment with your application.

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Return the completed application in person, by email, or regular mail to the address below:

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Attn: Lisa Klein,?lisa.klein@gwinnettcounty.com
750 South Perry Street, Suite 400
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please?email Lisa Klein, or 678-377-4010.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa Klein at lisa.klein@gwinnettcounty.com or 678-377-4010.