About Us

Vision
To become a recognized community leader in both the beautification of Southeastern Michigan and the education of Wayne County citizens.

Mission Statement
To provide exceptional volunteer and educational opportunities where Master Gardeners, and all other gardeners, may continue to learn, participate, contribute and network with other like-minded enthusiasts; influencing all gardeners in self-sustaining, scientifically sound, environmentally-friendly garden practices and thus growing our membership.

Our Core Values

  • Sharing our expertise through volunteer efforts

  • Horticultural education

  • Community beautification

  • Self-sustaining and environmentally-friendly gardening practices

  • Integrative pest management methods

  • Fun-loving and inclusive organization

Eligibility for Membership

To be eligible for Full Membership in the MGWWC, an individual must satisfy the following requirements: completion of the Master Gardener training course offered by Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and completion of all education and annual recertification requirements. To be eligible for Provisional Membership in the MGWWC, an individual must satisfy all the requirements for a Full Membership, other than the prior completion of the required certification requirements. Full, and Provisional and Adjunct members may be collectively referred to as ‘Members’.

History of MGWWC

Bylaws of MGWWC