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  • Would you like to learn more about landscaping and gardening in our area?  Then it is time to apply for the 2011 Master Gardener Volunteer Program offered by University of Florida/Wakulla County Extension. The nine week course will be offered beginning March 3, through April 28, 2011.  The deadline for registration is February 18, 2011. Basic training classes will be each Thursday, with learning activities at the Wakulla County Agricultural Center, 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL 32327.  Class times are from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with sessions both in the classroom and in the field. Registration will be limited to the first 20 people.

    To participate in the Master Gardener Program, please click here to download the application, or visit our website at http://wakulla.ifas.ufl.edu and click on the Master Gardener Program.  Complete the class application and mail it to 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL: 32327, attention Cathy.  If you prefer to have the information and application mailed to you, please call 926-3931, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    The Master Gardener Program is taught by University of Florida Extension Researchers, Specialists, and local County Extension Agents.  It is a wonderful way to learn from Florida’s foremost experts about local gardening.  By participating in the program, you are agreeing to serve as a volunteer who will help us teach others about gardening and lawn care in an environmentally friendly way.  You will embark on a unique learning experience through completing several types of volunteer work.

    First, you will learn as you volunteer in the Wakulla Extension Office for 75 hours over the following year answering various garden/landscape questions, demonstration garden, and community service.  The total training and volunteer hours required is 107 over an eleven month period.

    The cost of the program, including study materials and a light dinner is $150 per person or $225 for couples.  You may pay by credit card for additional fee.  Go to www.mastergardener.eventbrite.com.

    For any additional information or questions contact Cathy Frank at 926-3931.

  • Category
    Workshop - Class
  • Date & Time
    Apr 28 2011 at 03:30 PM - Apr 28 2011 at 07:00 PM
  • Location & full address
    UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office, 84 Cedar Avenue Crawfordville FL 32327
  • Event Admins
    The Mulch