Join us virtually!
The Virtual 2025 WSU Extension Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference is an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss!
- Explore learning opportunities across seven sessions.
- No need to pre-select your preferred classes! Registered participants get access to all conference sessions and speakers through February 28, 2026.
- Affordable and easy access to research-based expertise.
- Attend classes at your convenience. WSU Extension Master Gardeners earn Continuing Education (CE) credits for all sessions.
- The virtual format minimizes the environmental footprint.
- Learn from leading experts and researchers from across the US.
- Be inspired by our keynote speaker Larry Weaner, a nationally recognized author and landscape designer.
- No travel or accommodation, saving time and money.
NEW opportunity this year!
A new opportunity is being introduced to the AEC agenda in the form of regionally-based, in-person gatherings around Washington state. There are six offerings of Shared Learning Experience gatherings (SLE) around the state that will allow attendees to view the Friday program together.
This Shared Learning Experience allows the participants to build community while learning.
The morning program includes the Washington State Foundation Annual Meeting and Awards presentations which are free to all master gardeners. Following the meeting, the conference opens to paid attendees with keynote speaker Larry Weaner. Each location will take a lunch break followed by the afternoon programming.
The SLE afternoon programming will feature two live presentations focused on further development of master gardener skills. All SLE locations will participate in these live sessions at their locations and include breakout session discussions to enhance the learning experience.
Virtual attendees will still be able to view the live sessions and engage in breakout session discussions in breakout rooms from their virtual location. Virtual attendee discussions will have their own moderator and be engaged in discussions with other virtual attendees.
Shared Learning Experience host counties are Clark, Kittitas, Snohomish, Spokane, Whitman and Yakima. Look for their individual flyers for more detailed information. Everyone will have the opportunity to enroll in a SLE when completing AEC registration. Space may be limited.
Registration Prices
Early registration:
June 3-July 15, 2025
- $109 (Extension Master Gardeners, WSU staff, Conference instructors/speakers)
- $119 (General public)
General registration: July 16-Sept. 25
- $129 (Extension Master Gardeners, WSU staff, Conference instructors/speakers)
- $139 (General public)
All sessions will be recorded and accessible to registered participants until February 28, 2026.