Lee County residents with a passion for gardening now have the opportunity to enhance their skills and contribute to the community through the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Program Training Course.
This comprehensive 12-week program begins on August 20 and concludes on November 20.
To accommodate the summer heat and transient residents, the course starts online and later transitions to in-person, hands-on learning experiences.
The curriculum is customized for Lee County’s unique environment and population, ensuring that participants acquire practical knowledge and skills relevant to local gardening practices.
Applications are due by May 31.
For more information or to apply, visit here.
The Florida Master Gardener Program, an outreach initiative of UF/IFAS Extension, consists of certified volunteers trained to offer research-based horticultural education to Florida residents through workshops, demonstrations, and gardening advice.
For additional details, visit the Florida Master Gardener Program.