2025 Master Gardener Application Form 2025 Online UConn Master Gardener Program Application You must complete the online application in one session. You cannot save your work and complete later. Be certain to click the SUBMIT button at the end of the application. When you click SUBMIT, your application will be submitted to your first choice location. You will also receive an email with a copy of your completed application. If you do not receive an email containing your submitted application and/or an email confirmation that your application has been received from the Master Gardener Coordinator of your first-choice site within three business days after submission, please contact that Coordinator. Contact information may be found in the content immediately preceding this application and at mastergardener.uconn.edu. For additional information, contact your county's UConn Extension Master Gardener Coordinator. Name* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Primary Phone*Secondary PhoneEmail* Enter Email Confirm Email Ensure that your email address is correct. All further notifications regarding the program will be sent by email!Employment HistoryAre You Currently Employed?* Yes No Employer Position Address Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Is this position Full Time Part Time Seasonal Is this a garden center, greenhouse, and or landscape firm, etc.? Yes No If no longer working, what was your profession? EducationHigh school/number of years Technical or Business School/number of years College/number of years Major Degrees(s) Computer and Internet Access*This class REQUIRES online access. Do you have access to a computer, use a computer, and have internet access? Yes No Do you have a UConn NetID?*You may have a UConn NetID if you have previously taken classes or work/worked at UConn. Yes No If you do have a UConn NetID, what is it? Answer "Don't know" if you know that you have a UConn NetId but do not know what it is.Emergency Contact InformationName* First Last Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Primary Phone*Secondary PhoneRelationship* Have you ever applied to the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program before?* Yes No This initial volunteer training requires a nine-month commitment leading to certification. It can be the gateway to a fulfilling ongoing volunteer experience.*One requirement is to complete 30 hours, primarily in a Master Gardener office. Do you have availability to fulfill that requirement on weekdays (with some limited evening/weekend time) from May through September? Yes No How did you learn about the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program?* Have you ever been certified by any other horticulture program? If so, which one(s)?* Volunteer/Community ExperienceAn essential element of the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is working with and helping others in the community on a volunteer basis. Describe any community and/or volunteer experiences you have had (e.g., school, church, working with seniors or youth, parks, public office.) These experiences need not be of a horticultural nature. If you have never had the opportunity to volunteer, please suggest an area where you would like to volunteer, now that you have the time and opportunity.*OutreachWhat type of work would you choose for your community outreach? Please check all that apply. This is not a commitment but rather a chance for us to determine students' interests.Work with community gardensSpeak to groupsComputer/data entryTechnologyWrite newsletter/newspaper articlesHost plant clinics/MG boothsEducational gardeningWorking with youth/specialty groupsGraphic designFundraisingSelect as many as applicable by holding down the CTRL key during selection.Other EssayCertified Master Gardener volunteers share their knowledge and experience with individuals and groups in the community. Write a short essay (250 words or fewer) on why you wish to become a Certified Master Gardener volunteer. You can include life experiences that may enhance this program, how you see your involvement in community outreach, and any special qualities you might bring to the program.*2025 Class Locations and Dates The 2025 UConn Extension Master Gardener Program will be held at five locations throughout the state. Be sure to pick the location and day that works best for you and check the location where you would like to take the program, indicating a first and second choice on the line provided before the location. Acceptance to and enrollment in the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is limited and competitive. We may conduct phone or personal interviews.Select Your First Choice Location* MONDAY, Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903 TUESDAY, Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT THURSDAY, Classroom Portion Entirely Online, Associated with the Fairfield County Extension Center FRIDAY, Windham County Extension Center, 39 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT SATURDAY, Hartford County Extension Center, 270 Farmington Ave, The Exchange, Bldg. 4, Suite 262, Farmington, CT 06032 Submit ONE application to your first choice of locations at the address indicated below. Submitting applications to multiple sites DOES NOT increase your chances for acceptance.Select Your Second Choice Location* MONDAY, Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903 TUESDAY, Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT THURSDAY, Classroom Portion Entirely Online, Associated with the Fairfield County Extension Center FRIDAY, Windham County Extension Center, 39 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT SATURDAY, Hartford County Extension Center, 270 Farmington Ave, The Exchange, Bldg. 4, Suite 262, Farmington, CT 06032 Consent to PhotographyDo you consent to the UConn PHOTOGRAPHY terms?* Please check yes or no to the PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT question. There is no penalty for a No answer. I authorize UConn to take, use or distribute any photographs, videos, audiotapes, or any other medium that may be collected during my participation in the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program. I further agree to allow UConn to use these items for promotional or archival activities, including brochures, websites, and social media. For those who choose “I do not consent”, please be aware that many of our UConn programs and events are carried out in public, and we cannot control what photos, videos and audio recordings will be taken by others. I consent to UConn PHOTOGRAPHY terms I do not consent to UConn PHOTOGRAPHY terms Thank you for consenting to having your picture taken. We understand you do NOT consent to having your photo taken. Scholarship InformationPartial scholarships based on financial need may be available. Please send me a scholarship application. Consent and SignatureConsent* I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the above.Enter name for signature* Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.