Volunteer Opportunities 

Yard and Garden Line

Retrieve, research, and respond to questions for the Arboretum Yard and Garden phone line any day throughout the year - from wherever you are! Contact Diane Greiwe at dhgreiwe@umn.edu for more information about this volunteer opportunity. 

• Sign up via SignUpGenius:

  • SignUpGenius: Through April 12 , 2027

• Review the Let's Talk Plant Toolkit where you'll find best practices for answering questions and resources for sharing science-based horticultural solutions as you work with your community to solve plant problems.

• Review the Guidelines and FAQ for working the Yard and Garden line

• If you like, use the Data Recording Form to keep track of your Yard and Garden line hours.  Instructions for using the fillable form: Download the file, find it in your downloads, and open it from there. Do not open from the browser. If it opens in your browser, it will not work. 

Minnesota State Fair : Closed for the Season

Thank you to all our Extension Master Gardener volunteers and interns who shared their time, knowledge, and talents at the "Let's Talk Plants" desk during the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together! Your dedication helped make this year's Minnesota State Fair a fantastic success.

What's Next?

• Looking Ahead to 2027: Details and registration dates for the 2027 Minnesota State Fair (August 26 – September 6, 2027) will be announced in early summer 2027.

• Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the Statewide Master Gardener newsletter for exact registration dates, guidelines, and announcements for next year's shifts.

We look forward to seeing you at the Horticulture Building next year!

Ask Extension

Answer questions through the online question-answer tool hosted and supported by National Cooperative Extension. Contact Jackie Froemming at froem022@umn.edu for more information about this volunteer opportunity.