JUNEAU | Both veteran and novice gardeners are invited to learn more about gardening and landscaping in the next Master Gardener Volunteer Level 1 training program.
Dodge County UW-Extension will offer a 13-week Level 1 Master Gardener volunteer training from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning March 4, and concluding in late May. Training will be held at the Dodge County Administration Building, 127 E. Oak St., Juneau. This program is offered every other year.
The program cost is $140 and includes training and a comprehensive set of UW-Extension horticulture publications. The training is open to the general public and participants must be at least 18 years of age. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis and class size is limited to 40 participants.Registration deadline for the class is Feb. 17, or until the class is full. Register by calling the Dodge County UW-Extension Office at 386-3790. To become a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer, participants must complete 24 hours of community service.
Community service work can easily be accomplished through working on local community projects, providing educational assistance and training, or answering horticultural questions referred to you. Dodge County Certified Master Gardener Volunteers work at local public gardens, nursing homes, community beautification and education projects, home show exhibits, county fair displays and much more.
For more information about the Dodge County Master Gardener Volunteer Level 1 Training Program or to register, contact the Dodge County UW-Extension office at 386-3790, visit http://dodge.uwex.edu/ or connect on Facebook.
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