1. Master Gardener Online Training
Lyndsay Ploehn
Master Gardener Program Coordinator

2. The History
State has been looking for a cohesive program for reporting
The program bases out of the same program used for 4-H reporting (reason for seeing it as a 4-H site)
Beta-testing wrapping up…NOW
In counties…SOON
Which means changes are possible and glitches can happen. Be patient and understand it goes down occasionally.

3. The Website: http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/mg

4. To Enter Site:
First Name, then Last Name (not case sensitive)
Your address—make sure it is the same we have on file
A generic one can be used for some without s
Password—Temporary one is assigned, you must go in and change your own password.
County—where you normally have submitted your hours.

5. What If’s… Name Email Password
Default is usually your full name (not nickname)
Check with County Coordinator if unsure which used
MUST BE EXACT!
If you change your address, please let County Coordinator know of your new address.
Don’t have one…possibly a generic one can be assigned.
Password
Determine your own after getting in
There is a “Forgot Password” button if you forget the one you create that will be sent to the you use to log in.

6. Main Page—DO NOT BOOKMARK!

7. 4 Main Buttons Volunteer Activities
For entering and viewing volunteer hours
Education Trainings you have attended
For entering and viewing education hours
Name/General Information
For editing Personal Information (such as address, , phone number, etc.) and your password.
Print Activities/Training
An option so that you can view both types of hours and print them easily.
Submit—covered later

8. Add Volunteer Activity
Activity has a drop down menu.
Select other if your activity is not listed.
Click NEXT when complete

9. Pending Activities
The next screen will say Pending Activities and show the amount of hours pending.
Your hours will remain pending until they are approved by your County Coordinator.

12. Explanations: