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 2020.
- If you are interested in applying for a spot in the 2020 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:
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Monday July 8 7:00-8:00 pm
Northern Lights Library Branch 4093 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43224 |
Monday July 22 7:00-8:00 pm
OSU Extension Office 530 West Spring Street, Suite 275 Columbus, Ohio 43215 |
Tuesday August 6 7:00-8:00 pm
Hilltop Library Branch 511 S. Hague Ave Columbus, OH 43204 |
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)- Home and Garden Hotline
- Research Projects
- Chadwick Arboretum Projects
- Youth Gardens
- Many More!