The Walworth County UW-Extension is accepting registration for the Level I Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) program.
This program is specifically designed through the University of Wisconsin to train people in all areas of horticulture, who in turn aid UW-Extension educators by using their knowledge to volunteer for projects to benefit their local community and help people better understand horticulture and the environment.
The classes are highly interactive and designed for everyone. To become a certified Master Gardener volunteer, participants must be at least 18 years old, participate in Level 1 training, pass the open-book take-home exam with a score of 70 percent or better, and complete a minimum of 24 volunteer hours by Sept. 1, 2018.
The class fee is $200, which includes a copy of the Wisconsin Master Gardener program manual, all class materials, name badge and a one-year membership to both the Walworth County Master Gardener Association and the Wisconsin Master Gardener Association. Payment plans are available.
Most classes will be held at the Walworth County Government Center at 100 W. Walworth St. in Elkhorn on Tuesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 21.
Registration forms and dates are available at http://walworth.uwex.edu/horticulture/ or contact UW-Extension horticulture educator Chrissy Wen at 262-741-4951 or christine.wen@ces.uwex.edu.
Master Gardener volunteers operate under UW-Extension organizational policies when delivering information to the public.
