LAKEPORT, Calif. – Do you like to garden? Are you interested in helping other gardeners in Lake County?

If so, consider applying to become a University of California Master Gardener.

Master Gardeners are volunteer staff of the University of California who have been trained and certified to extend research-based horticultural information to the public.

Upcoming orientation meetings will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer.

The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener volunteers and the Master Gardener Program Coordinator Gabriele O’Neill.

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

Two orientation meetings are being offered:

– Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.;
– Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.

Both meetings will be held in the conference room of the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

Please RSVP to one orientation date by calling 707-263-6838 or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Only one orientation meeting is necessary for you to attend, not both.

To become eligible for the training it is mandatory to attend this orientation meeting.

If you are unable to attend, call the UCCE office at 707-263-6838 so they can arrange an alternative time for your orientation.