Growing communities and a better Georgia from the ground up.
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.
Upcoming Events
Apr 14
In the Garden: Lawn Alternatives
Ready to rethink your lawn because it’s too shady, too sunny, too high maintenance or just has too many trees? Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett to learn about low-maintenance options that save water, support pollinators, and still look great year-round. From native groundcovers and meadow-style plantings to clover blends and other eco-friendly ideas, discover practical ways to transform traditional turf areas into beautiful, functional spaces that work with nature instead of against it. Perfect for anyone curious about greener landscaping solutions! This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
Apr 15
Principles of Ecology and Agriscience in Augusta
Augusta, GA
Principles of Ecology and Agriscience is part of the Spring 2026 Coursework offered in the Via Cognitive Health Lifelong Learning Series. The class meets at Via Cognitive Health School of Brain Health, 105 Lutheran Drive, Augusta, GA 30907 from 10:45am-11:45am on Wednesdays, April 15-May 13, 2026. The fee is $50. Five sessions offered include these topics: Nuisance Wildlife of the CSRA presented by Carsen Dean, Oconee County ANR Agent; Prescribed Burns and the Environmental Benefits presented by Rick Lane, Fire Management Officer with Georgia Forestry Commission; Landscape Architecture - The Art of Agricultural Engineering presented by Campbell Vaughn, Richmond County ANR Agent; Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River presented by Holly Devault, Environmental Educator and Outreach Specialist at the UGA Savannah River Ecology Lab; and A Region of Restoration - The Impact of Helene and the Future of Augusta's Environment presented by Campbell Vaughn, Richmond County ANR Agent.
Apr 16
2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training
Albany, GA
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
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