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Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Onslow

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Who We Are

The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County are community members who have a passion for gardening and helping others. They receive extensive training through the Cooperative Extension Service. In exchange, they volunteer their knowledge and expertise to the gardening public.

What We Do

Our Master Gardener℠ volunteers provide research-based information related to gardening to the residents of Onslow County. They also engage youth and seniors in gardening activities, staff the Plant Clinic, and provide outreach at events throughout the county. They also maintain the Discovery Gardens, which is Onslow County’s premier public demonstration garden.


Looking to volunteer in our gardens right now?

See details.


Become a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in 

Onslow County

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR OUR 2023 TRAINING. We are accepting applications.

Please subscribe to our In The Garden newsletter, ‘Like’ our Facebook page, and follow our Instagram to be one of the first to know about new Master Gardener℠ Volunteer trainings.


TRAINING

Accepted applicants will attend a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course. This course is taught by Extension Service staff, local experts and seasoned Master Gardener Volunteers. The program offers a minimum of 40 hours of instruction and a comprehensive Master Gardener Manual.

$125
(which includes training fees and text book)

Exact cash or check only. Make checks payable to Onslow County CES
Class fee is non-refundable

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Soils
  • Plant Nutrition & Composting
  • Botany
  • Insects, Weeds, & IPM
  • Diseases & Disorders
  • Diagnostics
  • Lawns
  • Herbaceous Ornamentals
  • Native Plants, Youth, & Landscape Design
  • Propagation
  • Small Fruits
  • Tree Fruits & Nuts

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

Once you complete the training program and pass a final exam, you will begin a volunteer internship. Master Gardeners Volunteers must volunteer 40 hours the first year and 20 hours each year after. You will learn more about plants and be a resource for your community. The opportunities for volunteer service are limitless. Many of our volunteers participate in plant clinics and educational exhibits, provide demonstrations at our Discovery Garden on various gardening topics and provide insight to the joys of gardening to seniors and young children. Master Gardener℠ Volunteers are representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Master Gardeners℠ will follow the research-based recommendations of the Cooperative Extension Service.


APPLY NOW!

APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 20, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Onslow County fill out the application and let us know!


Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Application

Click here for the MG Volunteer Application or come by our office and pick up a hard copy of the application.

Please note: We are  accepting applications for the 2023 Training class.

Classes will run Aug 22-Oct 12

Every Tuesday and Thursday 9-12

Send your completed application to:
Emilee Morrison
234 NW Corridor Blvd Suite 108
Jacksonville, NC 28540
emilee_morrison@ncsu.edu


Questions?
Give Emilee Morrison a call MON-FRI, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at (910) 455-5873 or email her directly at emilee_morrison@ncsu.edu