Interested in Becoming a UC Master Gardener Volunteer?
Sign up now!
You MUST attend one of the following sessions to apply!
Information Session #1: Thursday, May 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Register for Session #1: https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/KA9l74gwT9S7Ttsv5SzKbw
Information Session #2: Monday, June 1, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Register for Session #2: https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/pdAsvVQPR22PFQhlbSUqwA
Information Session #3: Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Register for Session #3: https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/KZ9Ou_H4SlqDOWOfubWyrg
Information Session #4: Saturday, June 6, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Register for Session #4: https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZPQfeL2bRW6-4kgEKmaG4g
Volunteers for the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County are:
- Residents of Contra Costa County who have been trained to educate the general public on science-based sustainable horticulture practices.
- Part of the University of California Cooperative Extension, functioning as a link between the University and the residents of Contra Costa County.
Committed to extending best practices on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscaping throughout the county.
Typically, 25-35 people are selected
to train as new UC Master Gardener Program volunteers. Qualified candidates are:
- Interested in learning University of California research-based horticultural practices in to bring that knowledge to their community.
- Committed to creating a sustainable environment throughout the county.
- Passionate about volunteering with our organization.
Applicants do not have to be gardening experts
to become UC Master Gardener Program volunteers. Successful applicants are trained in University of California best practices.
- Training begins in the fall and continues for 14 weeks of sessions. Weekly reading and home study assignments are also required.
- Classes are taught by University of California instructors as well as outside experts.
- Topics include Soils, Botany, Irrigation, Edible Gardening, Landscape Trees, Plant Diseases, and Integrated Pest Management and much more.
After training
The new UC Master Gardeners are ready to volunteer on our many projects:
- Help Desk
- Ask A Master Gardener tables
- Growing Gardeners
- School Gardens
- Demonstration gardens in East, West, and Central County
- Speakers Bureau
- Community Gardens
- Communications
- Plant Sales
- Jardineros
Interested in applying?
Your first step is to attend an Information Session to:
- Learn more about the Contra Costa program and how it serves the community.
- Receive this year’s application along with instructions on how to apply to the training class.
Would you like us to contact you?
Fill out the survey at this link to get on the contact list: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21189
so that we can contact you when registration for the 2026-2027 class Information Sessions opens.