In case you or anyone you know might be interested, my friend posted this on her FB page:
Hey all. The Master Gardener Training Program is about to start taking applications.
Acceptance into the annual training program is very competitive. Class size is limited to 50, and we usually receive more than 200 applications. Adult residents (19+ years old) of Los Angeles County may apply.
This is a conservative (versus progressive) volunteer service program and it absolutely can change your life. It changed mine. The people involved are some of the smartest, most interesting, lovely people you could hope to meet.
The main criteria for acceptance:1) prior community service utilizing gardening. 2) Knowledge of gardening basics. 3) Passion for sustainable gardening. 4) Experience giving public presentations. 5) Working with people of diverse backgrounds individually and as a team. 6) Initiative in starting and completing projects.
The application period is from mid-November through the first week of January.
Master Gardeners who graduate from our intensive 3-month training program (every Saturday in March, April and May) must volunteer at least 50 hours during the first year. For the following years, graduates must volunteer at least 25 hours and participate in 12 hours of continuing education per year.
To get onto our mailing list to receive the announcement flyer, email ydsavio@ucanr.edu and specify which topic (or both) you're in interested in: 1) Home Gardening, Community Gardening and Food Security or 2) School Gardening.
Good luck and I hope if you are interested you will join our happy ranks!
Hey all. The Master Gardener Training Program is about to start taking applications.
Acceptance into the annual training program is very competitive. Class size is limited to 50, and we usually receive more than 200 applications. Adult residents (19+ years old) of Los Angeles County may apply.
This is a conservative (versus progressive) volunteer service program and it absolutely can change your life. It changed mine. The people involved are some of the smartest, most interesting, lovely people you could hope to meet.
The main criteria for acceptance:1) prior community service utilizing gardening. 2) Knowledge of gardening basics. 3) Passion for sustainable gardening. 4) Experience giving public presentations. 5) Working with people of diverse backgrounds individually and as a team. 6) Initiative in starting and completing projects.
The application period is from mid-November through the first week of January.
Master Gardeners who graduate from our intensive 3-month training program (every Saturday in March, April and May) must volunteer at least 50 hours during the first year. For the following years, graduates must volunteer at least 25 hours and participate in 12 hours of continuing education per year.
To get onto our mailing list to receive the announcement flyer, email ydsavio@ucanr.edu and specify which topic (or both) you're in interested in: 1) Home Gardening, Community Gardening and Food Security or 2) School Gardening.
Good luck and I hope if you are interested you will join our happy ranks!