Are You Interested in Becoming A Master Gardener Volunteer in Franklin County?
- The Franklin County office of Ohio State University Extension conducts training for new Master Gardener Volunteers every other year. The next training will begin in January 2024.
- If you are interested in applying for a spot in the 2024 class, you must attend one of three scheduled orientation meetings in order to receive an application. No registration required. Orientation meetings are scheduled as follows:
| Wednesday June 28, 2023 7:00 – 8:30pm Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Office 2548 Carmack Rd Columbus, OH 43210 |
Wednesday July 5, 2023 5:00 – 6:30pm Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Office 2548 Carmack Rd Columbus, OH 43210 |
Friday August 4, 2023 10:00am – 11:30am Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Office 2548 Carmack Rd Columbus, OH 43210 |
Applications are due August 31, 2023
Master Gardener Volunteers work on projects such as these:
- Community Gardens
- Garden Classes and Workshops
- Gardening Information Booths at Festivals and Community Events
- Horticulture Therapy Gardens
- Specialty Gardens
- Public Gardens (Franklin Park Conservatory, Whetstone Park of Roses, Topiary Park)
- Garden Infoline
- Research Projects
- Chadwick Arboretum Projects
- Youth and School Gardens
- Food Pantry Gardens
- Many More!