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

Composting

Composting

An overview of the science of composting and methods for composting at home. By Crow Wing Master...

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

Our Impact

Master Gardener Volunteers make a difference

In 2024, Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers dedicated 4,907 volunteer hours to programs that make an impact in our community. With 72 active members, volunteers spent time educating, beautifying, and contributing to Crow Wing County. 4,907 hours, at $36.31 a volunteer hour, contributed a value of $178,197.14 to the County.