Monday, November 5, 2012

Become a Master Gardener!



The UC Cooperative Extension office of Mendocino County is currently seeking applicants for their 2013 Master Gardener training program in Ukiah.
The ideal applicant is enthusiastic about volunteering and educating the community about gardening. The classes will be held Wednesday afternoons from late January through early May. Trainees will receive 50+ hours of training from various specialists from the University of California and other qualified experts in relevant fields. Applicants must be committed to completing 50 hours of volunteer service in their first year as a certified Master Gardener, after successfully passing a final exam at the end of the training course and completing a background screening. 
To maintain certification, Master Gardeners must complete 12 hours of continuing education and 25 volunteer hours in each subsequent year
Applications are currently being accepted with a priority deadline of November 9th, though applications will be accepted through mid-January as class space permits. Please contact 707-463-4495 or nfrench@ucdavis.edu with any questions. Applications are online at: http://ucanr.edu/2013mendocinomg

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