BRATTLEBORO — The Windham County Chapter of the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardeners will be awarding one $200 scholarship to residents of Windham County to be applied toward fees for the 2012 UVM Extension Master Gardener class beginning in February.
The UVM Extension Master Gardener Program aims to educate home gardeners about responsible and effective horticultural practices for landscaping and food production in our region. It is a 13-week course presented in three-hour sessions across Vermont via interactive TV sites. The local class location is Brattleboro.
To achieve Extension Master Gardener certification, graduates are required to fulfill an internship where they put their classroom knowledge to work by participating in established Extension Master Gardener projects in their communities. Interns have 2 years to complete the required 40 hours of volunteer time.
Once certified, Extension Master Gardeners are eligible for advanced gardening workshops and tours to stay up-to-date on horticultural research, learn and practice current gardening techniques, and enjoy the opportunity to network with advanced gardeners, UVM faculty and other green industry professionals.
The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicants' interest in the program and willingness to commit to participation in EMG events and projects. Students need to have convenient Internet access.
For a scholarship application, submit your request to jkrauseherron@comcast.net. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. Awards will be announced by Dec. 12. Further information about the Extension Master Gardener program and the course and registration is available at http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener.