Posted: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:13 am
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September 20, 2013
Whether one is a veteran gardener or a novice, if you would like to learn more about gardening and landscaping, consider participating in the next Master Gardener Volunteer Level 1 Training Program.
Dodge County University of Wisconsin-Extension will offer a 13-week Level 1 Master Gardener Volunteer Training from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning March 4, 2014 and concluding in late May. Training will be held at the Dodge County Administration Building, 127 E. Oak St. in Juneau. This program is only offered every other year.
The program costs $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, 2014 or until the class is full. Register by calling the Dodge County UW-Extension Office at 920-386-3790.
This Dodge County program is not internet-based, but rather features a variety of University of Wisconsin specialists and other guest speakers with expertise and knowledge on a wide range of different topics each week including: preparing soils for optimum plant growth, plant propagation, backyard wildlife, landscaping, insect identification and control, annuals and perennials, fruits and vegetables, native prairies, turf grass management, plant diseases and weed control.
Successfully completing the training program is the first step to becoming a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer and a member of the Dodge County and Wisconsin Master Gardner Associations. In exchange for training, participants share their time and knowledge in approved education projects in their local communities. To become a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer, participants must complete 24 hours of community service.
Community service work can 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, and county fair displays.
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 920-386-3790 or visit the Dodge County UW-Extension/Master Gardener Association website at http://dodge.uwex.edu/.
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