Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers - Burke County Center

Since 1979, the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program has recruited, trained and engaged residents to serve as volunteer educators who strengthen NC State Extension’s delivery of science-based horticultural knowledge to North Carolinians.

Mission

NC State Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers empower North Carolinians to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities through volunteer service that delivers research-based information, educational programming, and community outreach.

Impacts

Extension Master Gardener volunteers share their knowledge to help North Carolinians learn and grow. See our impacts!

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Participate in the 2027 Extension Master Gardener℠ Class!

Extension Master Gardener Intranet

The one stop shop for all active North Carolina Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Used to log volunteer hours, register for events, track continuing education, and more.

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Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Webpage

Webpage for all Extension Master Gardener related news, resources, and information from across North Carolina.

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Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers Publications

Read publications and factsheets on the Extension Master Gardener℠ Program from our content database.

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Plants, Pests and Pathogens

Plants, Pests and Pathogens is a continuing education webinar series for Extension professionals and volunteers.

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Donate to the Program

Your tax-deductible endowment contribution is a gift that keeps giving, continuing to grow for future generations and lasting in perpetuity.

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North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

The North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox contains detailed descriptions and photographs of 4,719 plants that grow in and around North Carolina.

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