Burke County Master Gardener Class Information Meeting and Q&A
October 27 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
prefixLearn about the volunteer program
Burke County Extension will hold a Master Gardener class information meeting and question-and-answer session Oct. 27, 2026, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern. The location is 130 Ammons Drive in Morganton. The meeting will explain the program’s mission, class details and volunteer responsibilities. Current Master Gardeners will share their experiences and answer questions.
Consider both learning and service
The separate class announcement says training is planned for January through April 2027, with applications opening in early November. This information meeting is a chance to ask about the local program before applying. Suggested preparation includes considering why you want to participate and how community education could fit your time and interests. An interest in gardening is useful context, but ask the coordinator what the actual volunteer role involves. Attendance at an information session does not establish acceptance.
Questions to bring
Ask how the application process works, what training participation requires and how new volunteers receive support. If you have a work, travel or accessibility constraint, describe it clearly and ask about the program’s current arrangements. You may also want to ask how volunteers find approved references and handle questions beyond their experience. These are suggested discussion prompts, not an additional agenda or a prediction of interview questions. Keep the response tied to Burke County rather than assuming every county uses the same policies.
Check the next milestone
Contact Tanner Collier at 828-764-9480 or tanner_collier@ncsu.edu about current participation details. Confirm any registration requirement and arrival instructions before traveling. No fee has been verified for this meeting. Keep its date separate from the later application opening and the start of training. Early November remains an approximate application period rather than a confirmed Nov. 1 opening. Use the official event page for meeting updates and the current class announcement for subsequent steps. Record the contact information you receive so you can resolve questions after reviewing the program materials.
