As a Master Gardener volunteer, you are expected to share the knowledge you gained in the training sessions with other gardeners in the community. You can do this by participating in a variety of ways. Every time you answer a gardening question from a friend, you extend the knowledge you have gained. The Cooperative Extension Horticulture Program offers many volunteer opportunities, or volunteers can design their own projects to benefit the community. Volunteer hours are flexible depending on interest and time available.
Travel expenses are tax-deductible.
Back to Contents Current Master Gardener Program in Tompkins County Tompkins County has had this program for a number of years and it is a very successful program. Right now, we have approximately 55 active Master Gardener volunteers who do a number of different things in the county. It is a very popular program and we normally have more than enough applicants to fill the training program every two years. The Tompkins County Master Gardeners are involved in many activities. Back to Contents For more information . . .