HANCOCK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER V

Gearing up for 2009!

Current Master Gardener Volunteers are required to re-enroll each year in order to stay connected to the Master Gardener program. For your convenience we have developed an on-line re-enrollment form. By clicking the link below and submitting your information, you will remain on our mailing list, and receive all Master Gardener newsletters and other communications. Stay involved!

2009 Master Gardener project Descriptions

2009 Master Gardener Re-enrollment Form

Maine's Master Gardener Program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. Trainees receive current, researched based information from Extension educators and industry experts. In return, trained Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise in many ways for community programs and activities.

As part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension effort, Master Gardeners are recognized as well-trained practitioners who serve and beautify their communities. They are linked to a professional network of support through county, state and national Cooperative Extension offices.

Everyone who successfully completes the forty-plus hours of training, and volunteers at least 40 hours towards community gardening programs and activities can become a Master Gardener. The participation fee this year will be $90 which covers the cost of the reference manual, handouts, and training site expenses.

Washington County Offers
Master Gardener Class

The 2009 class will be held Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4 and June 18. It will go from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The focus will be on growing fruits and vegetables, and volunteerism. It will be held at the UMaine Cooperative Extension office in Machias. The cost: $90.

Applications along with a $45 deposit must be received by Friday, May 8th.

1-800-287-1542 or 255-3345,
e-mail: twood@umext.maine.edu ,or
download your application now.

Class Info: Word doc

Application: PDF

What's Happening at Washington County?

The Master Gardener Volunteer program in Washington County is young. Trainings have been offered in Whitneyville (2002 and 2003) and Calais (2006) and Eastport (2008). Fifty-four people have successfully completed the training to date. Volunteer projects are still developing. Some of them include:

A PROGRAM SPONSORED BY	HANCOCK & WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
*2009 Master Gardener Class!*

	Gearing up for 2009! Current Master Gardener Volunteers are required to re-enroll each year in order to stay connected to the Master Gardener program. For your convenience we have developed an on-line re-enrollment form. By clicking the link below and submitting your information, you will remain on our mailing list, and receive all Master Gardener newsletters and other communications. *Stay involved!* 2009 Master Gardener project Descriptions 2009 Master Gardener Re-enrollment Form Maine's Master Gardener Program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. Trainees receive current, researched based information from Extension educators and industry experts. In return, trained Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise in many ways for community programs and activities. As part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension effort, Master Gardeners are recognized as well-trained practitioners who serve and beautify their communities. They are linked to a professional network of support through county, state and national Cooperative Extension offices. Who can become a Master Gardener? Everyone who successfully completes the forty-plus hours of training, and volunteers at least 40 hours towards community gardening programs and activities can become a Master Gardener. The participation fee this year will be $90 which covers the cost of the reference manual, handouts, and training site expenses. Washington County Offers Master Gardener Class The 2009 class will be held Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4 and June 18. It will go from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The focus will be on growing fruits and vegetables, and volunteerism. It will be held at the UMaine Cooperative Extension office in Machias. The cost: $90. Applications along with a $45 deposit must be received by Friday, May 8th. 1-800-287-1542 or 255-3345, e-mail: twood@umext.maine.edu ,or download your application now. *Class Info: Word doc* Application: PDF What's Happening at Washington County? The Master Gardener Volunteer program in Washington County is young. Trainings have been offered in Whitneyville (2002 and 2003) and Calais (2006) and Eastport (2008). Fifty-four people have successfully completed the training to date. Volunteer projects are still developing. Some of them include: conducting field trials that compare the effectiveness of three different weed control methods, helping individuals resolve their gardening problems and questions at the Cooperative Extension Office, assisting with the construction of a garden labyrinth at U. M. Machias, and teaching gardening to youth groups.
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