The 2025 Extension Master Gardener Conference will be held Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 in Columbia MO.

The theme “Enriching the Volunteer Experience” will offer great education and an opportunity to share your experiences with other Extension Master Gardeners from across the state. 

Friday’s schedule includes optional attendance to the Missouri Master Gardener Association’s Board of Directors Meeting followed by a selection from 4 different gardens in which to tour.  A picnic dinner will end the evening’s event.

Saturday’s schedule includes 3 tracks – In the Garden, Creating Successful Volunteers and Chapters, and Advanced Training.

Dr. Dave Close will highlight the conference with his keynote presentation on “Spark and Sustain: Keeping Master Gardeners Engaged with Fun and Purpose”.

The conference location, Poehlmann Center at Bradford Research Farm just east of Columbia, has limited space allowing 130 registrants.  Be sure to register early.

For questions, email Debi Kelly, State Extension Master Gardener Coordinator.