UMaine Extension Offers Master Gardener Volunteer Training in Lisbon Falls

Contact: Dana Rickman, 207-353-5550

LISBON FALLS, Me. – University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Lisbon Falls-based staff will offer an eight-week Master Gardener volunteers course starting March 23, 2010.

The deadline to request an application is Nov. 13, 2009 and completed applications are due by Jan. 8, 2010.

UMaine Extension Educator Tori Jackson will collaborate with experts from around the state to present basic horticulture and volunteer training.

The course fee is based on a sliding scale from $110-$330, with a limited number of scholarships available.  For more information or to request an application contact Dana Rickman at (207) 353-5550.

UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals.