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Become a Coconino County Master Gardener

Master Gardeners are highly trained volunteers that invest their time and talents in local Arizona communities to grow food, support pollinators, sustain resilient home gardens and share their knowledge with others. Coconino County is always looking for those with an interest in environmentally responsible landscaping and gardening and who have a desire to teach those skills to others. 

 

Spring 2027 Certified Master Gardener Volunteer Course 

Applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer Program are open.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/master-gardener/join 

· Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

· Course Dates: January 14 - May 20, 2027

· Course delivery location: Online, anywhere with an internet connection, usually in the convenience of the home. We will also host in-person county workshops so volunteers can get to know one another and meet other Master Gardeners.

· Required Weekly Zoom Meetings: Tuesday morning and evening sessions to choose from each week.

· Tuition: $350.00 non-refundable payment, and it is your responsibility to purchase the AZ Master Gardener Manual from the University of Arizona Campus Bookstore.                                                                  Financial aid is available through your county. Please note on the application if you need it, and your county will send you an application.

 

Spring 2027 Home Horticulture Course 

Cooperative Extension's Home Horticulture Course connects you to science-based information on home gardening and landscaping. It is for personal enrichment and does not lead to becoming a Certified Master Gardener volunteer.  

For more information and to register please visit: https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/master-gardener/home-horticulture-course 

· Registration Deadline: Registration closes 11:59 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2027

· Course Dates: January 14 - May 20, 2027

· Required course fees:

     - $500 non-refundable tuition payment submitted during registration. Registration is not a waitlist, it reserves your spot and course fees cannot be returned once paid.

     - Coconino County has a limited number of partial scholarships available. If you need financial assistance for this track and live in Coconino County, please reach out to Elizabeth Johnson at epjohnson@arizona.edu 

 

Contact Elizabeth Johnson at epjohnson@arizona.edu with any questions about becoming a Master Gardener or to be added to our interest list and alerted when applications open.