2012 Gallatin County MSU Extension
Master Gardener Level I Class
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy Blvd.
Bozeman, MT 59717
Instructor: Toby Day, MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist
Description:
Starting Tuesday, February 7, 2012, running consecutive Tuesdays, until April 3, this eight-week course is intended for beginner to intermediate gardeners who want to be more successful in vegetable or flower gardening and to better understand yard and garden maintenance.
Topics covered in the Level 1 Master Gardener Program include: an introduction to Montana State University Extension and the Master Gardener Program, soils and fertility, plant growth and development, flower and vegetable gardening, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs; an introduction to proper pruning and maintaining lawns; and an introduction to integrated pest management.
Course participants must pass an open book exam and satisfy the 20-hour volunteer commitment to receive a certificate of completion and a Montana Master Gardener t-shirt and pin.
The cost of the eight-week class is $165, which includes the Montana Master Gardener Handbook and other materials. Included in the cost is a $70 deposit that is refunded upon completion of 20 hours of community volunteer commitment. December 1, 2012 is the deadline date to complete volunteer commitment and be eligible to receive refund. The volunteer commitment may include activities such as answering questions at the local farmer's market, assisting local garden groups, volunteering at local community gardens, donating time and food to the local food banks and pantries, and other horticulture-based volunteer projects. Projects will be discussed in more detail in class.
To sign up for the Gallatin County MSU Extension Master Gardener Level 1 program beginning Tuesday, February 7, call the Gallatin County MSU Extension office at (406) 388-3213 or visit us at 201 West Madison, Ste. 300, in Belgrade.
Payment Options:
1. Pay at the first class:
If paying on the first night of class, please be there by 5:30pm in order to sign in and pay. We will form lines to take checks and hand out materials. The cost of the class is $165.00, and checks should be made payable to MSU Gallatin County Extension. If the name on the check is different from the name of the person attending, be sure to let us know
2. Pay early:
Mail checks in prior to first class. Mailings must be postmarked by February 1, 2012. We will have your book at the first class, please be there by 5:45pm in order to pick up your materials. The cost of the class is $165.00, and checks should be made payable to MSU Gallatin County Extension. If the name on the check is different from the name of the person attending, be sure to let us know.
Stop by the office: You can come into our office and pay prior to the first class. Our office is located at 201 West Madison, Suite 300, Building #2 in the Valley Professional Offices, just east of the Lee & Dad’s shopping center, we share the same parking lot. Office hours are 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm Monday thru Friday.
Whether you pay at the first class or before the first class PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH OUR OFFICE SO WE KNOW YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.
Montana State University Extension encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Gallatin County Extension office at (406) 388-3213 in advance of your participation or visit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Douglas L. Steele, Vice President of External Relations and Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
If you have any questions, please contact:
Gallatin County Extension
201 W. Madison, Ste. 300
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-3213
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