Lee County residents passionate about gardening can cultivate their skills and give back to the community through the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Program Training Course.

The 12-week program will kick off on Aug. 20 and run through Nov. 20.

The course is designed with convenience in mind, starting online to accommodate the summer heat and transient residents. The latter portion will transitions to hands-on, in-person learning experiences.

The curriculum is specifically tailored to the county’s unique environment and population profile, ensuring the knowledge and skills gained are directly applicable to local gardening practices.

The deadline to apply is May 31.

For more information or to apply, visit https://bttr.im/sw9iw.

The Florida Master Gardener Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to Florida residents through workshops, demonstrations and gardening advice.

For more information, visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-master-gardener-program/.