Escambia County 2013 Master Gardener Training

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Would you like to earn a certification for your hard-earned green thumb? Escambia County Extension is accepting applications through September 7, 2012 for the Master Gardener training class. Class sessions begin Wednesday, September 26 and continue every Wednesday through November 14, with one Friday class on October 26. Classes resume on Wednesday, January 2 and run continuously through February 6. Normal class hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for the program is $125 and includes all book and class materials. If you have a passion for gardening and are interested in serving as a volunteer to assist with community horticulture education programs and activities, we encourage you to apply for training as a Master Gardener. Trainees will complete approximately 60 hours of horticulture training and donate 75 hours of service as an Extension volunteer. Volunteers gain service hours through numerous projects including school and community gardens, community outreach demonstrations, and adult and youth horticulture programs. You may contact Beth Bolles at 475-5230 or email bbolles@uwf.edu with any questions about the program or application process. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, September 7, 2012. For more information, please visit http://escambia.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/master-gardeners.shtml.