University of Minnesota Extension
Crow Wing County
Master Gardeners
Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers
About Us
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public’s quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
Priorities that inform our work: Horticulture Skills, Pollinator Health, Plant Biodiversity, Nearby Nature, Clean Water, Climate Responsiveness, Local Food
EVENTS
Registration for G101 – Adults
Grow your own fresh, healthy food this season! Join local U of MN Extension Master Gardeners for a...
Registration for G101 – Youth
Get kids growing, learning, and having fun outdoors! This hands-on gardening class introduces...
Arbor Day Celebration at the Northland Arboretum
Arbor Day at the Northland Arboretum Saturday, May 2nd 11am - 2pm Ask a Master Gardener! Free...
Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers
Visit our YouTube channel!
Browse our educational videos via our YouTube channel! You can search through a wide variety of topics for your yard and garden. This is where we have a little blurb describing what our YouTube channel is and what service it provides.
Resources
Diagnose a Problem
Yard and Garden
Insect Identification
Master Gardener Volunteers make a difference
In 2025, Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers dedicated 5,907 volunteer hours to programs that make an impact in our community. With 79 active members, volunteers spent time educating, beautifying, and contributing to Crow Wing County. 5,907 hours, valued at $38.16 a volunteer hour, contributed a value of $225,411.12.