[Fuusm-l] Master Gardener Training Information

[andrew clovis]

Hello all, Here is some information on the upcoming Master Gardening
Training program. This is a wondeful educational and civic opportunity.
Please contact Marcus McCartney directly if you are interested. I hope
many...or at least some...of you will be. Thanks, andrew clovis
Master Gardener Volunteers are Ohio State University Extension-trained
volunteers empowered to educate others with timely research-based gardening
information.
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<http://washington.osu.edu/> » Program Areas
<http://washington.osu.edu/program-areas> » Master Gardener Volunteers
MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS

The *Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
Program* provides
intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then
volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for
Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Volunteers
are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; but a passion for
learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must!

Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide
such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening
questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities
with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the
community; and developing community or demonstration gardens.

More information about state-level Master Gardener Volunteer programs and
activities is available at http://mastergardener.osu.edu.
Washington County Master Gardener Program

Marcus McCartney <mccartney138 at osu.edu>, Extension Educator Agriculture and
Natural Resources
P <bolen.8 at osu.edu>eggy Bolen <bolen.8 at ag.ohio-state.edu>, Extension Office
Associate

   - *OUR MISSION:  *The Master Gardener Program provides knowledge to and
   develops the leadership abilities of volunteers who enable others to
   improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community
   environments through horticulture education and activities.
   - *OUR VISION:* The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener
   Program is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and
   leadership development; as well as a consumer horticulture education
   delivery system that maximizes human, material, and natural resources, and
   values teamwork and excellence in educational programming.
   - *THE VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:* The Master Gardener training course
   requires a minimum 50 hours in instruction in plant science and 50 hours of
   volunteer experiences in the first year after training. To maintain Master
   Gardener status in Washington County, Master Gardener's need to volunteer
   20 hours and obtain 6 hours in continuing education each year after.

*How do I know if I would make a good Master Gardener Volunteer?*

You could be a Master Gardener Volunteer if:

   - You want to learn more about plants and gardening.
   - You are eager to participate in a practical and intensive training
   program.
   - You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.
   - You have the time to attend training and serve your community as a
   volunteer educator.

*When is Master Gardener Volunteer training conducted in Washington County*

The Master Gardener Program is offered through the county's OSU Extension
office in Marietta. Trainings in 2016 will take place on Tuesdays September
27,  October 4, 18, and 25,  November 1 and 8. All Tuesday classes run from
9 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. There will be one Saturday event
on October 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This will be to attend the Master
Gardener Garden Party at Washington County Career Center, SR 676 in
Marietta. You will listen to a featured speaker on a horticulture topic and
attend educational breakout sessions.

For more information about the next training, please contact Marcus
McCartney at 740-376-7431 or mccartney.138 at osu.edu The cost of the training
is $110, and includes Master Gardener Volunteer manual, MGV T-Shirt after
completing 50 volunteer hours and all lunches during the training. Click
here
<http://washington.osu.edu/sites/washington/files/imce/Program_Pages/MG/pdf/Nov%202014%20MGV%20Involvement%20Packet%20-%20A%205%20-%20Application%20Form%2011.2014.pdf>
for
Master Gardener Application.
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