The first step is to complete the Foundations in Gardening online training class through the University of Wisconsin Extension. After completing the course, students must take an Onboarding Course. After completing onboarding, you become a Wisconsin Master Gardener and may join our association.
Click here for more information about becoming a Master Gardener. https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/get-started/
Contact Christine Weingarth for more information about joining the Washington County Master Gardener Association.
Each year Master Gardeners are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education and provide 24 hours of volunteer service to remain certified with the UW Extension. To remain active in the program you only need to submit one hour of volunteer service and one hour of continuing education yearly.
Submit your hours to the UW-Extension Online Reporting System by December 31st every year.
Learn about the ORS and how you can enter your hours:
Visit https://wimastergardener.org/report-your-hours/ to access the system and for directions.
Attention Former Master Gardeners!
Are you a Wisconsin Master Gardener who hasn’t turned in your hours for a few years? Did you know that you can always re-join? Transfers from another state or returning individuals need to contact the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program at wimastergardener@extension.wisc.edu for requirements.
