Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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Location:

809 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information:

217-345-7034 Jenny Lee

Web Page: http://www.extension.illinois.edu/ccdms/
Email to: jalee73@illinois.edu

Program Details:

Operating Agency:	University of IL Extension - Serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties
Agency Type:	Non-Profit
Person In Charge:	Jenny Lee - Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Hours:	M - F; 8 am - Noon and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fees:	Training ranges from $250 - $300 depending on the course taken. This fee includes an extensive manual
Eligibility:	Participants will need to attend a training course and pass an exam. Volunteers are then expected to volunteer 40 hours within two years, then 20 service hours and 10 continuing educational hours every year after to maintain their Master Gardener certification.
Area Served:	Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby County
Ages Served:	18 and up
Appt. Necessary:	No
Handicapped accessible:	Yes

Program/Service Notes:

Educational, volunteer program offered by the University of Illinois Extension. The Master Gardner program expands the capacity of the University of Illinois Extension Service to distribute research-based horticultural information to individuals and groups in local communities by developing and enhancing community programs related to horticulture. These programs are educational in nature and may involve environmental improvements, horticultural therapy projects, community and school gardening projects, or other programs. Master Gardeners answer questions from clients in their communities, teach classes, and participate in community programs. Gardeners volunteer throughout our local community including on the grounds of Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in the greenhouse and gardens.

Last Updated: Aug. 18, 2025, 9:47 a.m.