Become a Master Gardener volunteer
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[November 07, 2015]
LINCOLN
- The University of Illinois Extension is accepting applications
through November 16 to participate in the 2016 Master Gardener
Training Program. This volunteer program is a great learning
opportunity for gardening enthusiast and beginners. Applications are
now being accepted from residents of Logan, Menard and Sangamon
counties. |
Master Gardeners are adult members of the community who are
interested in learning more about lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers,
vegetables, the environment and much more. Master Gardener trainees
receive 60 hours of in-depth unbiased, research-based horticulture
training from University of Illinois Extension educators and
specialists.
A Master Gardener Intern is expected to return 60 hours of volunteer
service in the year following their graduation. To learn more about
the Master Gardener program visit
http://web.extension
.illinois.edu/mg/ .
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Classes will be offered on Thursdays from 9am to 4pm, starting January 28 and
ending April 7, 2016. Training classes are face to face. Cost of the training
which includes the Master Gardener training manual is $200.
If you would like an application or have questions, call University of Illinois
Extension at (217) 782-4617.
[Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture
Educator, University of Illinois Extension] |