St. Louis Master Gardener Application

 

The 2012 Master Gardener class is full. Applications are no longer being accepted. If you are interested in the 2013 course, contact Holly Records, Master Gardener Coordinator at 314-615-7605 or recordsh@missouri.edu

Classes are held each week at the Kemper Center For Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110.) Classes run from 1 to 4 p.m. each Thursday, January through May.

Volunteering is a large part of this program.  Candidates must volunteer 50 or more hours (40 of which are at an assigned location) in order to become a St. Louis Master Gardener. 

 Attendance at all class sessions is highly recommended. Trainees will be dismissed from the program if they miss more than two sessions. Trainees will be tested for their knowledge and must pass with 75% in combined scores. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 








 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filling out the form below does NOT enroll you in the Master Gardener course. If you are interested in the course, please contact Holly Records, recordsh@missouri.edu

= Required field

* First Name
 * Last Name
* Email Address
 Phone Number
Address 1
 Address 2
City
 State/Province
Postal Code
 Country
1. Why would you like to take this training? Please explain.
2. At present, are you working professionally with plants and/or landscapes?
Yes
No

If yes, please explain:
3. Describe your gardening knowlege and experience.
4. Which gardening activities do you enjoy the most, and why?
5. List any gardening groups, plant societies, or conservation groups with which you have been or are currently affiliated.
6. List any present or previous volunteer involvements and length of service.
7. Do you have any special interests, hobbies, or skills that might benefit the Program?
   (e.g., photography, computer, editorial, audio-visual, calligraphy, etc.)?
8. Will you be able to attend ALL sessions within the 18-week training program, with sessions to be held on consecutive Thursdays from 1:00-4:00p.m., first week of January and first week of May?
Yes
No

If no, please explain:
9. Trainees typically will spend 15-20 hours per week outside of the classroom on homework assignments and/or studying.
Will your schedule allow a commitment of this nature?
Yes
No
10. Trainees will also be expected to pass weekly quizzes and a final exam.
Is this of concern to you?
Yes
No

If yes, please explain:
11. Most of your classroom materials will be provided electronically and some of the testing will be performed online.
Will you have access to a computer for these purposes?
Yes
No
12. Will your schedule allow you to meet your annual volunteer obligation of 50 hours?
(50 hours need to be completed by December 31 in the year training is taken)
Yes
No
13. You will be assigned a volunteer project to spend your first 40 hours towards Certification. Once you have reviewed the list of MG projects, please list below in the order of your preference, the projects that would be of most interest.
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
14. What else should we know about you?
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