Level I Master Gardener Course begins February 12
For the City Times
Portage County UW-Extension is offering the 2015 Level I Master Gardener Course, a 12-week course, beginning February 12.
Sessions are scheduled for Thursday evenings, 6-9 pm at the Courthouse Annex Building, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Conference Rooms 1 & 2. For registration information, see http://portage.uwex.edu/ or call Portage UW-Extension Office at 715-346-1316.
The class enrollment will be limited to 50 people and costs $150 for individuals and $165 for two persons at the same address who will share the materials. This fee includes the UW-Extension Master Gardener Manual, Foundations in Horticulture, as well as handouts and fees for speakers.
Course graduates who provide a minimum of 24 hours of volunteer service in the community will receive a rebate of $75 at the end of the year. A two-person, same-address enrollment is only eligible for one $75 rebate.
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.