Advanced Master Gardener Program
Goals
Encourage and recognize Master Gardeners who have made a commitment to expand their horticultural knowledge beyond the initial training.
Better serve NH communities by strengthening the caliber of the Master Gardener program
To Apply
The Advanced Master Gardener process begins with a conversation with the Master Gardener Program Manager Ruth Smith. If you have an idea of a topic that you would like to become “advanced” in, please contact her.
Requirements to become an AMG
Complete the initial Master Gardener training, 55-hour internship and at least two full years as an active Master Gardener Volunteer.
Maintain active status (report the minimum required hours annually – 20 volunteer hours and 10 hours of continuing education – see below for qualifying CEUs).
Complete 40 hours of education (over 2 years) within the area of focus.
Develop materials to share with Master Gardener volunteers and/or the public within the area of focus.
Additional details to maintain AMG status will be discussed as part of the application process.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
One CEU is equal to an hour of actual training time for workshops and classes
Earn CEUs by attending conferences, Joint Continuing Education Committee workshops, MG refresher training, county-based MG training, and training provided by other organizations such as Native Plant Trust, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, The Fells, NH Audubon, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Arnold Arboretum, etc.
Volunteer at the Education Center’s Infoline and earn 1 CEU for every 10 hours of volunteer time, up to 3 CEUs per year.
College classes - CEUs equal the number of credits assigned for a class.
Reporting
Record and report training and volunteer hours regularly throughout the year
Recognition
Advanced MG nametags will be awarded to volunteers who have completed the requirements.
