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About the UCCE Master Gardener of Orange County Program
A Letter From John Kabashima
Thank you for your interest in the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program. We are very proud of this program and of the many community projects that are made successful through our Master Gardener volunteers.

Our program is open to individuals with gardening experience who wish to increase their knowledge and skills. They must also have a desire to serve their community via our volunteer programs. These programs are the cornerstone of the Master Gardener concept and provide an important service to the community.

Each UCCE Master Gardener receives over 50 hours of training from University of California horticulturists and other professionals in the nursery landscape industry. Class topics include botany, soil and water management, entomology, plant pathology, fruit and ornamental tree culture and many other facets of landscape/garden planning and maintenance. New classes begin each fall. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings plus two Saturdays for 15 weeks.

While in training, each student learns about various volunteer activities that our Master Gardeners support. Students work with Master Gardeners who will assist in their education, and help them learn to teach others. After completing their training, each UCCE Master Gardener is required to achieve a total of 50 volunteer hours in the first year and 25 hours each year thereafter. We are seeking people who desire to make a long-term commitment to the program.

If you think you'd like to become a UCCE Master Gardener volunteer, please complete the form below and return it to our office so that an application can be mailed to you. Information regarding class dates and additional details will be included in the mailing. Once again, thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

John Kabashima
County Director/Environmental Horticulture Advisor
 
Yes! I'm interested in becoming a UCCE Master Gardener of Orange County.
Please send me an application.
(Applications are sent out in the summer. New classes begin each fall.)
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Please mail your completed application request form to:
UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County
1045 Arlington Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
 
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