Master Gardener Program – Sault Sainte Marie March 27 – June 26, 2015
Friday classes from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Lake Superior State University CASET (Center for Applied Science Engineering and Technology) Room 205, 650 West Easterday Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 The cost of the 13-week program is $300, which includes the 1,000-page training manual. Gain Access to World Class Gardening Knowledge.
The 13-session curriculum will provide horticulture training based on university research. This training consists of approximately 45 hours of training with classes on plant science, soil science, integrated pest management, diagnostics, annuals and perennials, woody ornamentals, lawns, vegetables, small fruits, tree fruits, household and nuisance pests and gardening practices to protect water quality. Have An Opportunity to Serve.
After completing the training, Master Gardener Certification is achieved with completion of 40 hours of horticulture-related volunteer service. Examples of volunteer projects and service may include:
- Working with students to design an elementary school garden
- Helping a neighborhood association create an urban garden.
- Staffing plant clinics.
- Designing and caring for gardens at senior centers, parks and other public sites.
- Teaching others how to garden.
- Establishing vegetable gardens to meet local nutritional needs.
- Sharing environmentally-friendly gardening practices at community events.
- Beautifying community sites for special events or community activities that attract local residents and tourists.
Registration To enroll in the Master Gardening training, please complete the registration and agreement forms online at http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/master_gardener_program_sault_ste_marie . The last day to register online is March 18th.
Contact Information For information contact Rebecca Krans at kransr@anr.msu.edu or 906-875-0606. There is a limited amount of scholarship money available to those who are in need of financial assistance. Please contact Rebecca Krans for scholarship application information.
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