Master Gardeners
Address
1505 Valle Vista
Tazewell County Branch
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 685-3140 x13
Description:
The Master Gardener program is an all-volunteer organization sanctioned by the land-grant institution in each state and functions as an extension of the college or university. In Illinois, this program is sponsored by University of Illinois.
Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening and who have previous gardening experience. You can become a Master Gardener if
- you have some knowledge or experience in gardening or landscape management
(you need not be an expert)
- you are willing to learn share horticulture information with others, and
- you are accepted into a local training program and can volunteer time conducting
horticultural educational programming coordinated through your local Extension unit.
Hours:
Master Gardener Helpline: Open May 1 through September 30th ~ Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Peoria County Branch Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tazewell County Branch Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call, email, or visit website.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Any adult 19 or older with an interest in plants and a desire to share that with others. Master Gardeners are a dedicated group and many choose to return year after year to share their knowledge with others. The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is for those enthusiastic individuals who have completed training and agree to volunteer at least 60 hours within 2 years to the local U of I Extension office.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 8, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call, email, or visit website.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1505 Valle Vista
Tazewell County Branch
Pekin, IL 61554
Physical
4810 North Sheridan
Peoria County Branch
Peoria, IL 61614
Contacts
Master Gardeners
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Master Gardener Helpline
(309) 685-3140 x13
Peoria County-Branch Office
(309) 685-3140
Tazewell County-Branch Office
(309) 347-6614
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Gardening Volunteer Opportunities.
Description
To become a certified Master Gardener participants are required to volunteer 60 hours of time to their local University of Illinois Extension office. After certification, Master Gardeners volunteer 30 hours each year and attend 10 hours of approved continuing education. Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to answering telephone or electronic mail questions about gardening; staffing plant clinics or farmers markets; speaking to local organizations; establishing demonstration or community gardens; conducting programs with youth, the elderly or the disabled or writing newspaper articles. Master Gardeners educate the public on topics such as improving landscapes, choosing plant varieties, water saving tips for gardens, proper pest identification and management, how to grow their own produce, optimum mulching strategies, and composting. The only guideline is that the projects be educational and concern horticulture. You will work with the local Extension Unit Leaders to determine how your volunteer time can best be spent.
Availability
24/7
Hours
Varies. Please call or email.
Required Documents
A completed application, background screening and interview are required. Please call for more information.
Eligibility
Any adult age 19 or older with an interest in plants and a desire to share that with others.
Fees
A fee will be charged to cover the class and manual costs. Please call for more information.
Intake Procedure
Please call or email.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, and Fulton counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Fulton County
- Mason County
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Fulton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Volunteer Opportunities.
Description
To become a certified Master Gardener participants are required to volunteer 60 hours of time to their local University of Illinois Extension office. After certification, Master Gardeners volunteer 30 hours each year and attend 10 hours of approved continuing education. Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to answering telephone or electronic mail questions about gardening; staffing plant clinics or farmers markets; speaking to local organizations; establishing demonstration or community gardens; conducting programs with youth, the elderly or the disabled or writing newspaper articles. Master Gardeners educate the public on topics such as improving landscapes, choosing plant varieties, water saving tips for gardens, proper pest identification and management, how to grow their own produce, optimum mulching strategies, and composting. The only guideline is that the projects be educational and concern horticulture. You will work with the local Extension Unit Leaders to determine how your volunteer time can best be spent.
Availability
24/7
Hours
Varies. Please call or email.
Required Documents
A completed application, background screening and interview are required. Please call for more information.
Eligibility
Anyone age 19 and older.
Fees
A fee will be charged to cover the class and manual costs. Please call for more information.
Intake Procedure
Please call or email.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, and Fulton counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Fulton County
- Mason County
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Fulton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Volunteer Training.
Description
Extension Educators and State Specialists with the University of Illinois provide the training for Master Gardeners. Classes are conducted once per week during the day, for an average of 6 hours per day (60 hours total) during the winter and spring.An online training option is also available. Class size may be limited due to space restrictions in some locations. Master Gardener training covers various home horticulture topics including: -Vegetable Gardening -Insects -Tree and Small Fruits -Basic Botany -Integrated Pest Management -Turfgrass Care -Plant Diseases -Tree and Shrub Care -Soils and Fertilizer -Flower Gardening
Availability
24/7
Hours
Classes are conducted once per week during the day, for an average of 6 hours per day (60 hours total) during the winter and spring. An online training option is also available.
Required Documents
A completed application, background screening and interview are required. Please call for more information.
Eligibility
Any adult age 19 or older with an interest in plants and a desire to share that with others. Master Gardeners are a dedicated group and many choose to return year after year to share their knowledge with others. The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is for those enthusiastic individuals who have completed training and agree to volunteer at least 60 hours within 2 years to the local U of I Extension office.
Fees
A fee will be charged to cover the class and manual costs. Please call for more information.
Intake Procedure
Please call, or email.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, and Fulton counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Fulton County
- Mason County
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Fulton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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