Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge? Do you want to meet new people who share your gardening passion? Then you may be the ideal candidate to become a UCCE Master Gardener. You will be trained by the University of California Cooperative Extension in science-based horticulture and then volunteer to teach others on sustainable gardening practices.
18-Week Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Topics include: botany, soil, plant pathology, home orchards, entomology, water, pests, landscape trees, composting, plant identification, propagation, and so much more! Classes will take place in Amador.
Amador County Training begins January 2026
Want to learn more? We will host orientation meetings so you can learn about the UCCE Master Gardener Program, our community involvement, your participation requirements, and the training expectations. All applicants must attend one of the orientation meetings in their county.
More Information: See our website Become a Master Gardener
Or, click the button below to add your email to the interest list and receive communications about the orientation and training.
Master Gardener volunteers work in the community providing public education classes on a variety of home gardening topics including fire resilient landscape, pollinator habitat, home orchard care, vegetable gardening and more! Keep an eye out for Master Gardeners at local events like the county fair, farmers markets and many other outreach events throughout the year. Volunteers are here to help you solve your garden problems and mysteries.
Office hours: 10am-1pm, Tues., and Thurs.
Office location: 12200-B Airport Rd., Jackson
You can also leave a message on our office telephone: 209-223-6838, or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option below. We’ll get back to you!
Master Gardeners are also on Facebook and You Tube.
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Phone: 209-223-6838
Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu
Composting Resources | Learn all about composting on the Central Sierra Composting Resources Page, and explore our new Amador Compost Learning Center!
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Heritage Rose Garden | Visit Amador's Heritage Rose Garden, a showcase of historic roses.
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12200B Airport Road
Jackson, CA 95642
United States
