LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in Lake County is planning orientation meetings for the 2023 Master Gardener training class.

For the class of 2023, the format will be primarily online learning and readings from the Master Gardener Handbook.

The first class will be in person at the Agricultural Center in the last week in January.

The precise date and time of this in person class will be determined following discussions during the Orientations.

The date for the first orientation meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

The date for the second orientation meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m., also in the conference room of the Agricultural Center.

Please RSVP for one of these meetings by calling 707-263-6838 or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This meeting will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer.

The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator Louise Pagone. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

To become eligible for the training, it is mandatory to attend an orientation meeting.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, please let them know when in December or January you would be able to attend a meeting. They will schedule another one, based on the incoming responses.

If you are unable to attend any meeting in December or January, please call the program at 707-263-6838 so they can arrange for a private meeting with the coordinator.