Cobb Master Gardener

The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC) is a community-focused volunteer organization that supports the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Since its founding in 1980, the group has trained and certified members through UGA and has grown to more than 217 active volunteers. Its mission is to improve community life by sharing research-based horticultural information and offering educational programs and service projects. Volunteers support 14 community and demonstration gardens and contributed more than 17,190 hours in 2025.

MGVOCC helps residents build gardening knowledge through events, talks, and practical learning opportunities. Its Habitat Gardening Academy offers in-person sessions on topics such as native plants, pollinators, beneficial insects, and garden design. The online Thyme to Read program explores books about nature and the environment, while Gardeners’ Night Out features community presentations. The organization also offers a Book a Speaker service and accepts school garden requests. Guided by environmental commitment, education, integrity, and service, MGVOCC aims to cultivate informed, service-minded gardeners who are eager to keep learning.