The mission of the Penn State Master Gardener volunteer program is to support Penn State Extension by utilizing research-based information to educate the public on best practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Three volunteers examining bee specimens mounted in a display box.
Applications for the 2026-2027 class are now open, click here to apply today!
If you have any questions about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, please reach out to the program assistant, Marilyn Walsh at mfw5705@psu.edu
Training begins the first week in October and continues through March. Classes meet virtually, weekly on Thursdays at 6 pm, except during holidays. There are also monthly in-person classes throughout the training, which will require attendance to learn about our program and projects.
Once the application period has ended, you will be notified about information sessions and scheduled for an interview during the summer. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we typically receive, we cannot accept every applicant into the training program.
If you wonder if the training will meet your needs, you can find copies of the training manual through Carnegie and other local libraries in the area.
