Volunteer
Do you want to learn more abo ut plants, growing things, and gardening?
Are you eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program?
Do you look forward to sharing your knowledge with people in your area?
Do you have time to attend training and to complete volunteer work?
If you answered yes to these questions,
check out the Oregon Master GardenerTM program!
What do Master GardenersTM do?
As a Master GardenerTM volunteer, you will work with the Jackson County OSU Extension program. What you do will vary according to Extension needs and your desires and availability. Examples of Master Gardener activities include:
Answering gardening questions at plant clinics.
Caring for demonstration gardens.
Assisting with community education programs.
Continual learning through tours, work and study.
What will I learn?
You will attend weekly, full-day classes on Wednesdays for thirteen weeks from mid-January through early April. It is a basic, practical course in plant science and horticulture. Individual sessions include:
Cultural methods of growing gardens, lawns, fruit trees, and landscape plants.
Pest identification and control methods.
Soil management and plant nutrition.
Diagnosis of plant problems.
And many more!
You can see the 2008 Master Gardener Class Program here.
How do I sign up?
Only a limited number of spaces are available. For more information, call the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center at 541-776-7371, or send us an email with your name, address and phone.
