Fall 2011 Master Gardener Program Open for Application
August 19th, 2011UMaine Extension Offering Master Gardener Volunteer Classes in Waterville
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program for Kennebec and Waldo Counties is now open for application. The full schedule is available. The course fee and application is due by September 16.
Please mail with check payment to the University of Mail Cooperative Extension Kennebec County Office:
125 State Street, 3rd Floor
Augusta, ME 04330-5692
The program provides participants with more than 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. In addition, the program trains volunteers to conduct and join sustainable horticulture projects in Kennebec and Waldo Counties.
Trainees receive the latest research-based information from UMaine Extension educators and industry experts. This coming program will focus on vegetables and fruits. The course begins on Oct. 12. Most classes will be held at Colby College in Waterville on Wednesdays, with some Mondays, from 4:00-7:30 pm. Two classes will be held in Belfast (Tuesday, 11/8 and Thursday, 11/10, from 12:30-3:30 pm). Participants must attend two of three tours held at other area sites in spring of 2012. To complete the course, participants must volunteers a minimum of 40 hours at approved community projects the first year. There are many ways to volunteer- demonstration gardens, school programs, Harvest for Hunger campaigns, newsletter articles, public talks and slide shows, and more.
Questions? Please contact the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Kennebec County office by phone at 207-622-7546 (local), and (toll-free) 1-800-287-1481.
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