Want to become a Master Gardener? An interest session for the public will give the opportunity to learn more about the training classes offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Master Gardener program. It will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Oktibbeha County Extension Office, located at 1-6, Felix Long Drive in Starkville. Oktibbeha Master Gardener President Chuck Rivenburgh and Membership Chair Mary Pearson will lead the session. Other Master Gardeners will also be present to answer questions and provide information about some of their experiences and projects in which they have been involved.
Attendance at the interest session is not required for registration in the training course that will be held Feb. 19-March 26. Register at the Oktibbeha Extension Office, 662-323-5916, and pay the $100 fee for the classes (40 hours) and course materials. Registration by Feb. 12 will insure course materials are available the first day of class.
Training classes are taught by MSU Extension personnel on designated dates, from 1-5 p.m. In exchange, volunteers will provide 40 hours of volunteer service on community projects within a year of training.
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