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Master Gardener Training Program |
 Looking to expand your horticultural knowledge?
The Zoo's Master Gardener Training Program provides Calgary and
area gardeners with the relevant information you need for
successful gardening in the Chinook zone.
Subjects covered include the foundation topics:
- Plant Taxonomy, Morphology and Physiology
- Climate
- Soils, Compost and Mulch
- Pruning
- Pests and Diseases
- Weeds
- Sustainable Gardening
- Edible Gardening
- Garden Design
- Plant Group Profiles
- Plant Propagation
All topics are taught by enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors including Zoo Horticulture staff and industry experts. Wherever possible, hands-on components are included, and the Zoo's plant collection supplements the teaching resources. This intensive course requires a significant time commitment both during class hours and completing home-work assignments. Students will be required to submit 10-15 assignments, and write two mid-term exams and one final exam. Students must obtain a passing grade of 70%.
This comprehensive course is the classroom training required for those seeking to gain Master Gardener status. Click here for more information on the Calgary Zoo's Master Gardener Volunteer Program. It is also suitable for those simply wanting to expand their gardening know-how for personal or professional purposes. Please note, this is a broad survey of horticulture topics, and does not replace programs such as a Diploma of Horticulture, Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship Program or other similar programs.
Class handouts will be supplied, and additional texts will be recommended in class. For specific questions about this program please contact Susan Blackwood, Botanical Education Coordinator on (403) 232-7768 or
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Pre-requisite: Woody Plant ID
| Dates | 16 sessions, Saturdays
November 12 to December 17, 2011 AND January 7 to March 10, 2012 | | Time | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | | Cost | $450.00 (Pre-paid Program Parking add $40) |
This course is pre-approved by the CNLA for 66 CEU's.
To register for Zoo programs.Phone (403) 232 – 9300 or visit our Guest Relations Area at the Zoo’s North entrance between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Calgary Zoo Discovery Passport members receive a discount on select education programs. Program fees do not include GST and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Registrations are accepted in the order in which fees are received. Please note that prices and dates are subject to change. PLEASE NOTE: as of January 1, 2011 day-time parking in the North Parking Lot will not be included in your program price.
**Daily parking may be purchased at a cost of $5 per day OR
**When registering for this course, students may choose to purchase Pre-Paid Program Parking at a discounted price, valid for each day of your course (16 sessions) for a cost of $40. This parking option is ONLY available at the time of registration.
Daytime Parking Instructions
* Please pull a parking ticket upon entrance to the parking lot.
* The $5 fee is payable at the Pay-On-Foot stations at the Zoo entrance, the Guest Relations desk,
the pay station on the main north plaza or at the exit booth (credit card only at exit)
* There is a 30-minute grace period for drop-offs
* This parking ticket MUST be used in order for you to exit the parking lot.
Pre-paid Program Parking Instructions
* Please use your program ticket to enter the parking lot.
* Keep your ticket with you to gain access to Zoo grounds through the turnstiles.
* This ticket MUST be used in order for you to exit the parking lot.
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