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DeWitt County Fall 2026 Master Gardener Training

DeWitt County Fall 2026 Master Gardener Training

Join the Master Gardener Team!

The Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is open to any adult with an interest in plants and a desire to share that with others. All Master Gardeners begin with a training course that teaches you all about gardening in Illinois.

Master Gardener training will be held September 8 - November 24, 9am-Noon at DeWitt County Extension in Clinton. This adaptive model enables participants to the online coursework into their busy schedules while also attending weekly interactive sessions. This is a great flexible option for people who enjoy self-paced learning with a hands-on component.

The training course includes 12 modules taught by a variety of Extension Educators and State Specialist with the University of Illinois covering topics such as vegetable gardening, soils and fertilizers, annuals and perennials, plant diseases, integrated pest management, and more. Enjoy adaptive learning styles, including videos, reading materials, and interactive real-world applications.

Upon completion, participants can apply to become a Master Gardener volunteer and participate in educational programming and projects within their communities. Nothing beats the camaraderie of other like-minded gardeners focused on our mission of “Helping Others Learn to Grow” through community outreach.

There is a $175 fee associated with this training.

*fee waivers are available

Register by August 24, 2026

For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Beth Miglin.
**NOTE: You do NOT need to create an Extension User Account to register. Please complete the contact information below.**

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Would you like to participate in the DeWitt County Fall 2026 Master Gardener training?

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1. The Master Gardener mission is "helping others learn to grow", briefly state why you would like to become a Master Gardener.

2. Briefly state your gardening interests, such as vegetables, flowers, herbs, etc.

3. Please list any special skills, hobbies, or interests.

4. Do you have teaching experience with children or adults, either formally or informally?

5. If you have had any teaching experience, please describe.

7. If you are accepted into the Master Gardener Program and you complete the training, do you agree to continue your education by accomplishing 40 hours of volunteer internship in approved University of Illinois Extension projects within 2 years following training?

Yes, I agree.

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Please list any questions you would like answered during this event. *if none please input N/A

Please list any food allergies, sensitivities, or health conditions your child may have that we should be aware of. *if none please input N/A

Do you need any support or accommodations to participate in this program? *early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs. | If none please input N/A

Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued unless the event/class is cancelled

Total Registration Cost $

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Phone: 217-333-5900