Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program
About
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects UGA Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share UGA Extension consumer horticulture programming about selection and care of plants for ornamental value, recreation, and home food production. Master Gardeners teach community members how to use plants and gardening to improve their environment, personal health, and quality of life.
Glynn County is home to a Master Gardener program that has been running for the last 10 years! Projects that the Glynn Co MGEV have worked on include Horticulture Therapy, Adult Education, Starting a Community Garden, Composting Demonstrations, and more. These volunteers also put in great effort to help homeowners answer their individual questions by performing site visits or responding to calls/emails that come into the Extension Office.
Training Information
At this time, Glynn County Extension is not able to offer the training course to become a Master Gardener. Please check back for more updates.
You may be interested in volunteering alongside the current Master Gardners to pick up on their skills and knowledge. If so, schedule an appointment with M.C. Halbrook to discuss the volunteer role, expectations, and garden work days! mchalbrook@gmail.com or 912-580-0256 (cell)
Extension offers consumer horticulture educational sessions that contains information shared at the Master Gardener trainings. These programs and events may not go into as much detail, but can provide a jumping point to learn more. View the Extension Calendar and Upcoming Events page to find virtual and in-person educational events that are open to the public.
Upcoming Horticulture Events
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May 17 Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of UGA Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association. Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
- Savannah, GA - (60.0 Miles)
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Jun 21 Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of UGA Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association. Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
- Savannah, GA - (60.0 Miles)
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Jul 19 Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of UGA Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association. Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
- Savannah, GA - (60.0 Miles)
From the Trellis Blog
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Water Resilience AT Registration is Open!!What: This training is all about empowering Master Gardeners to make a real difference in their communities! Participants will dive into the world of rain gardens and learn how these incredible features can reduce runoff, improve water infiltration, and filter out pollutants to protect our local waterways. They’ll also explore the vital role wetlands, and […]
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Make Plans to Visit!Family Garden Party
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Call for Garden Photo Submissions!I’m excited to share a new statewide Extension initiative called Let’s Grow Georgia — a program designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate gardening across our state. As part of this program, we’re partnering with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Office of Marketing & Communications, to produce an annual garden calendar that will be […]