Master Gardener - Level 1 Training Registration - Contact Information

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Crawford County UW-Extension

608-326-0223

E-mail—karen.snitker@ces.uwex.edu

http://crawford.uwex.edu/

Interested in taking the next Level 1 Training?

Being a Master Gardener is about becoming a VOLUNTEER with the University of Wisconsin-Extension to help educate the public about gardening and natural resources.

It’s not about knowing everything about gardening. It’s about learning to ask the right questions

and knowing how to look up information from appropriate resources,

helping deliver meaningful community programs to improve the well-being of individuals and communities, to protect natural resources, and to help keep fresh fruits and vegetables on the table,

working in tandem with UW-Extension staff and other volunteers to make a difference in the places we live, learn, and work.

If “YES!!” Let us know...

E-mail: karen.snitker@ces.uwex.edu

Call - 608-326-0223 OR

Mail your contact information to:

Crawford County UW-Extension

Attn: Master Gardener Program

225 North Beaumont Road, Suite 240 Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

CRAWFORD COUNTY

VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM

"An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements."

Master Gardener Volunteer Program Crawford County Master Gardeners

Mandated reporter training of child abuse & neglect is required. (You may not plan to volunteer alongside children, but as a representative of UW-Extension we need you prepared to handle any situation.)

Pass a final exam with a score of 70% or better.

Complete at least 24 hours of volunteer service in one or more of our locally approved projects.

Report hours of service by deadline.

Recertification is required annually to maintain Master Gardener Volunteer status. To be recertified you must obtain 10 hours of continuing education, provide 24 hours of volunteer service in a one year period, sign the UW-Extension Volunteer Behavior Expectations form and pay $5 WIMGA dues. To be a member of the local Crawford County MGV Association, $5 dues. Volunteer Options:

Many volunteer opportunities are available. Below are listed a few examples.

Demonstration Gardens. Using land located at the Crawford County Administration Building, Prairie du Chien Public Library, Bluff View Intermediate School, BA Kennedy School, Gays Mills Beautification Project, Crawford County Court House, Crawford County Law Enforcement, & green spaces on Blackhawk Avenue in Prairie du Chien.

Spring Plant Sale. Master Gardener members pot up their perennials & make them available for sale to the public at an annual sale.

Answer questions from the general public at the Crawford County Fair “Ask a Master Gardener” Booth.

Help with community gardens at St. Feriole Island Memorial Gardens, Prairie du Chien.

Respond to horticultural questions from the general public.

Assist with Master Gardener administrative needs.

Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV’s) - teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin and engaging them in transforming lives and communities.

Crawford County MGV’s assist their local UW-Extension educators address identified community needs, such as: Beautification projects in downtowns and parks; Creating safe greenspaces; School garden programs to promote science awareness in kids; Answering garden questions; Facilitate gardening projects at schools, libraries, etc.; Use gardening to teach life skills to the incarcerated and much, much, more.

Application process:

Complete & return all application forms per instructions by stated deadlines. Application packet includes:

General Application Form (Must be 18 years of age or older)

Criminal Background check form

UW-Extension Volunteer Behavior Expectation Form

Refund Policy

Attend mandatory orientation session.

MG Training is a commitment - if you don’t have 3-5 hours per week for the dozen or so classes, online modules, etc., or the ability to put in 2-4 hours per month of volunteering, then maybe now isn’t the best time for you to apply to the program. But when it its, we would enjoy your joining us in this wonderful endeavor!

Once Accepted Into the Level 1 program:

Complete 36 hours of training involving online modules (stream video lectures, online quizzes, etc.), reading chapters from the Master Gardener training manual related to session topics, & attending once a week classes (6-9pm), coming prepared for discussion, activities, lectures, etc.

General Training Topics

• Plant Anatomy & Taxonomy

• Plant Processes, Plant Propagation

• Plant Nutrition & Soils

• Introduction to Plant Diseases

• Introduction to Insects

• Weed ID & Invasive Plants

• Pesticide Safety, Basic Lawn Care

• Tree & Shrub Planting & Pruning

• Introduction to Vegetables

• Perennial Flowers

• Annual Flowers

• Introduction to Fruits

• Houseplants

Crawford County Master Gardener http://crawford.uwex.edu/master-gardener-

program The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program

http://www.wimastergardener.org/

For more information on becoming a MGV go to:

wimastergardener.org