2026 Lake County Master Gardener Application
Thank you for your interest in the University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardener program. Applications for the 2026 class are now closed. Please check back regularly for updates on when the next class will be taking place.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardener Program. Please complete the following application in as much detail as possible for consideration into the 2026 Lake County Master Gardener training. Before applying, please note the following:
- Once application materials have been reviewed, you may be invited for a short 30-minute question and answer session with Extension staff. These will take place in October, 2025.
- Accepted applicants will complete the Online Illinois Gardener training ($300 fee) as well as all local in-person workshops ($75 fee) from February-April 2026.
- In addition to all training requirements, trainees must complete 40 hours of volunteer service on approved volunteer projects in Lake County over the course of two years in order to become a Certified Master Gardener.