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Pat Smith, MGV '12

NEW CLASS FOR BEGINNING MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS ANNOUNCED

Enrollment Begins May 1, 2014 For The New Evening Schedule

 

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April 21, 2014 – Cleveland – Ohio State University Extension and Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County, Inc. announced registration for the 2014 Master Gardener Basic Training Class.  “We are excited about the opportunity to offer our program in an evening format,” says OSU Extension Educator Jacqueline Kowalski.  “With the course normally offered during the daytime, so many interested individuals could not be accommodated.  This new format allows us to reach a broader audience.”

 

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The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is open to any interested individual.  Classes begin August 25 and continue through October 29 on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  Two full day field trips are also planned as part of the course curriculum. Classroom training, lectures, and hands-on learning activities are presented by Ohio State University Extension faculty and staff. Topics covered in training include: soils and fertilizers, entomology, integrated pest management, plant pathology, plant propagation, invasive species, houseplants, lawns, herbaceous and woody ornamentals, vegetables, herbs and fruit.  Focus is providing non-biased research based education and training in order for persons to become confident volunteers.  Volunteer opportunities vary and are presented through the training program.

Interested individuals can attend one of three informational sessions scheduled Tuesday, May 13th at the Fairview Park Library, 21250 Lorain Avenue, Fairview Park; Wednesday, May 14th at the OSU Extension Office, 5320 Stanard Ave., Cleveland; and Thursday, May 15th at the  Shaker Heights Main Public Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m.  At these sessions there will be the opportunity to meet with Ohio State University Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers for an in-depth look at the Master Gardener program. The answers to any questions you might have regarding training, volunteer opportunities, and special events will be handled. The Master Gardener volunteer description provides some of these details. Attending an Information Session is recommended, but not mandatory in order to submit an application.  In addition to the informational sessions, information on the course can be found on the Cuyahoga County Master Gardener website at cuyahogamg.org under How To Become A Master Gardener.

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