Orientation
Attending an orientation session is encouraged before registering for the course. It is not necessary to notify us that you will attend an orientation. This year it will be held (exact date TBA for 2010). Come to the Weber County USU Extension Office, 1181 North Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, for either the 12:00 noon session or at 5:00 p.m. (whichever is best for you) to have questions answered about the course and its requirements. Questions? Call Kathy Bardwell, 801-399-8201.
Registration
Because of the demand for this course, registration must be on a specified date. In 2010, registration will be held Tuesday, January 12th, 8:00am. NO registrations will be accepted prior to this date, or once the course is full (class limited to 30 students).
FEE: $125/person (Includes 40 hours of class work, handbook, plus other printed materials and supplies during course.)
PAYMENT: Cash, check, or credit card
**Call Kathy Bardwell at USU Extension at (801) 399-8201 or e-mail: kathy.bardwell@usu.edu to have your name placed on a mailing list to receive registration information or to have questions answered about the course.
Certification
Students are awarded a Master Gardener Certificate after completing the course requirements*. Certification is an indication that the individual has received accurate, applicable, up-to-date information and training, plus used their knowledge and experience to improve their skills while providing community service. It is an excellent qualification when applying for employment in the horticulture field.
*Certification Requirements: The course must be completed by attending at least 80 percent of the classes, completing all the assigned worksheets, and performing 40 hours of community service using Master Gardener skills. At least 15 of the 40 hours must be completed at the Ogden Botanical Gardens. Many service opportunities are available throughout the year; individuals may also receive approval for their own community service project through the Course Director. (Community service must benefit a community organization or group, not an individual.)