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Master Gardeners
Program Purpose
The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer educational program designed to meet the horticultural needs of citizens of Ohio. Its purpose is to train volunteers and utilize their expertise to teach people more about plants, their culture, and their importance to the environment and to our quality of life.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Muskingum County Master Gardeners is to serve the community as volunteers by providing educational opportunities to all through programs and activities.
Vision Statement
As Muskingum County Master Gardener volunteers, we strive to create awareness in the commuinity to become responsible and responsive stewards of the earth.
Certification
Upon successful completion of 50 hours of the Master Gardener training program, each volunteer will receive a Master Gardener Intern card. Upon fulfillment of an additional 50 hours of volunteer commitment, completed within a year of the class, the participant will then receive an official Master Gardener Certificate.
Re-certification
Master Gardeners must be recertified each year to remain on the “active” list and maintain the Master Gardener title. Recertification is achieved by fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Donating a minimum of 10 hrs. of volunteer service
2. Completing a minimum of 6 hrs. in-service training by any of the
following options:
- Participation in State, Regional, National or International Master Gardener Conferences.
- Participation in county-sponsored advanced training sessions.
- Participation in any other programs approved by the local coordinator for recertification.
