Education

 Prince George Chapter - Basic Training 

The Master Gardener Basic Training Program includes a series of 12 courses offered through the Continuing Studies Program at the University of Northern British Columbia. Each course may be taken independently for those not interested in pursuing full certification.

Note: It is expected that in order to pursue the Master Gardener certification, students will complete all 12 workshops within a one-year period. Exceptions may be made only in exceptional situations. Individuals interested in registering for any or all of the Master Gardener workshops may do so pending seat availability. Preferential seating will be granted to those pursuing full Master Gardener Certification.

To be certified as a “Master Gardener” participants are required to complete a minimum of 30 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours each year for two years. Master Gardeners assist in horticultural education within the community by doing gardening clinics, lectures and demonstrations, working on research projects or working on school and community gardening projects and in many others areas. After receiving certification as a Master Gardener, a minimum of 20 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours are required each year to maintain certification.

Volunteer opportunities are coordinated by the Education Committee of the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society.