How do I apply to become a Colorado Master Gardenersm ?
Colorado Master Gardener programs operate at the county level, with primary support from the county government. Applicants should apply to their home county; those whom apply to the Park County CMG program must complete their volunteer hours in Park County. Colorado Gardening Certificate training is provided for educational purposes only and participants are not eligible to volunteer for the CMG program in Park County.
To apply for the Park County Colorado Master Gardener Program, open the application or contact Barbie Garnett:
Application:
https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_28XILNR3giv06Sa
Colorado Master Gardener Apprentices:
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/about/become-a-colorado-master-gardener-2/
or
Barbie Garnett
719-836-4152
barbie.garnett@parkcountyco.gov
- The application for the CMG program requires information regarding your background in gardening, previous volunteer experience, general availability for volunteer work, a background check, three references, and a signed contract committing to a minimum of 50 hours volunteer work to be completed in the first year of volunteering.
Preliminary screening will be based on the application form; primary considerations are based on:
- interest in volunteer work, availability for volunteer work, people skills (ability to assist Extension in home horticultural educational efforts), and gardening experience
- background check through CSU
- reference questionnaire will be sent to the references you provide to us
Please Contact Barbie Garnett with Questions:
