The mission of Master Gardeners is "Helping Others Learn to Grow."

As part of the outreach efforts of University Outreach and Extension, Master Gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life and enhancing the economy and environment through horticultural education.

This study trip will enable you to view your own horti-cultural environment through the eyes of another culture.

• Increase your skills and knowledge of global horticulture
• Help you advance personally and professionally as a Master Gardener
• Give first-time travelers an opportunity to travel with a well-organized group
• Expand your understanding of our global society
• Bring new creativity to your teaching and gardening approach
• Let you see our tropical houseplants growing in their native habitat

• A pre-trip orientation session in January 2002 with locations to be announced.
• A 12-day horticulture study trip to Costa Rica in February 2002.
• Visits to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Irazu Volcano National Park, Farmers’ Markets, Lankaster Gardens, Wilson Botanical Gardens, La Selva Forestry Station.
• Several nights stay at EARTH University, where we will visit a tropical forest and tour an eco-friendly plantation.
• Workshop trainings on Plants that Heal, Making Botanical Soaps and Shampoo and Forests that Bear Fruit.
• No requirement of language training.

• University Outreach and Extension Master Gardeners along with one non-Master Gardener traveling companion
• Master Gardeners desiring a new perspective on their horticultural programming
• Master Gardeners looking for an international experience