Apply to Be a Master Gardener

UC Master Gardeners volunteers are agents of the University of California Cooperative Extension, teaching people about growing plants, integrated pest management and to effectively extend information related to plants to the general public.

Applications are now closed but we train every other year.  We will be recruiting again in 2026!!

About UC Master Gardener Program:

Applicants should have some experience and a high degree of interest in gardening along with:

• Ability to volunteer for 50 hours post training
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public by telephone or by personal contact
• Computer skills
• Ability to complete an intensive 14 week (56 hours) training program in plant science and horticulture

UC Master gardener volunteers help people in their local community and expand their horticultural horizons. They explore the life of the garden, put what they know into practice, and enjoy working with dedicated UC Master Gardener colleague-volunteers in a wide variety of interesting and challenging activities.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact the Sutter-Yuba UC Master Gardener office in Yuba City at 530-822-7515 or email sutteryuba@ucanr.edu.

CLICK HERE to get on the list for more information when we begin to recruit for the training for the class of 2026.