 Master Gardener Volunteers in Kenosha County
Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide information to area residents on gardening, lawn care, trees and shrubs, flowers, and fruits. They also work with children and adults in numerous UW-Extension projects and gardens in Kenosha County.
2010 Master Gardener General Training
In 2010, Master Gardener General Training will be held every Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 8:30 pm from February 2nd through April 27th. Half of the classes will be taught in Bristol, at the Kenosha County Center. The other half of the classes will be taught in Ives Grove at the Racine County Office Building. The course is taught by University of Wisconsin Extension horticulture educators.
In addition to attending one of the Orientation Sessions, a signed commitment to 24-hours of volunteer work and a criminal background check are required prior to beginning the course. Volunteer hours must be on approved Master Gardener projects and completed by October 1, 2010. The course fee is $160, which covers the costs of all materials needed for the class. Class is limited to 40 participants. Contact Barb Larson, Kenosha County-UW Extension at 262-857-1945 or barbara.larson@ces.uwex.edu for application materials or additional information.
For information about 2010 training or questions, please contact Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension at 262-857-1945 or barbara.larson@ces.uwex.edu.
Visit the Wisconsin Master Gardener web site to learn about:
- What is the Master Gardener program?
- How do I become a Master Gardener?
- Wisconsin State Master Gardener program
Racine-Kenosha Master Gardener Association (RKMGA)
The Master Gardener Volunteers in Kenosha and Racine Counties are a group of dedicated, trained volunteers who provide thousands of hours of volunteer service to the community every year. Master Gardener Volunteers must attend designated training sessions, volunteer 24 hours of service to an approved project in our community, and pass an open-book final exam. To remain certified each year they need to take 10 hours of additional training and volunteer 24 hours of time.
The RKMGA meets on the 4th Monday evening of each month, alternating between sites in Kenosha and Racine.
Master Gardener Horticulture Helpline: 262-857-1942. Spring is here! Calls are answered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to noon. You may leave a message and we will return your call during those hours.
You may also e-mail the Horticulture Helpline at MasterGardeners@co.kenosha.wi.us.
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