Advanced Master Gardener Certification 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.
Eligibility
All active Master Gardeners are eligible to enroll in the Advanced Master Gardener program.
Registration
The Advanced Master Gardener process is currently being updated. Please check back or contact the Master Gardener Coordinator, Ruth Smith, if you have questions about this level of involvement.
Certification Requirements to become an AMG
Complete the intitial training, internship and at least one full year as a Master Gardener
Maintain active status
Maintenance Requirements
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
Report hours
Recognition
Advanced MG nametags will be awarded to volunteers who have completed the requirements.
