Master Gardener Program | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
1700 West Mount Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Des Moines County
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
Hours
Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-12 pm
(800) 262-3804
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Contact your local Extension Office
Fees
Varies by service, call for more information
Service area
IA
Offers a course on becoming a master gardener. Program is centered around research-based horticulture and gardening knowledge and practices to educate people and coordinate projects that promote healthy communities. Register for the core course as a Pro-Hort trainee if you are not interested in volunteering.
Master Gardener Program is looking for volunteers who can make a commitment to the program – 40 volunteer hours and 40 education hours in the first two years. Then 20 volunteer hours and 10 education hours after the Master Gardener training.
Last Assured
04/01/2026
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Connects Iowans to the resources of Iowa State University.