Master gardener program accepting applications
Dec. 22—The Clatsop County Extension Office is now accepting applications for the 2023 Oregon State University master gardener program. Master gardeners receive intensive classroom and hands-on training, enabling them to help the Extension Service answer home and community horticulture questions for the public.
The training is being held on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. from Jan. 11 through March 29 at Clatsop Community College, with occasional Saturday mornings for hands-on learning. Classroom instruction will exceed 40 hours. Remote learning options are available.
Participants will be required to pass an open-book test at the end of the course. Completion of 40 hours of volunteer service during the year training is completed is required.
Residents of Clatsop County and neighboring counties are eligible to apply at beav.es/5Wm. The cost is $150; a limited number of scholarships are available for $75. Enrollment is limited, and applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required by Saturday to complete enrollment.
For information, contact Leonard Sherp at 503-325-8573 or email Leonard.Sherp@oregonstate.edu.
