Are you interested in becoming a Certified Master Gardener?

Multnomah County has opted out of providing Master Gardener certification for years. Oregon State University (OSU) is now offering an online version of the popular Master Gardener course. This course is available to Multnomah County residents as well as the surrounding Metro region!

This joint OSU Extended Campus and Extension Service program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. This program also facilitates the training of a highly-educated group of volunteers. These volunteers extend sustainable gardening information to their communities through education and outreach programs.

The Master Gardener basic training course is hosted in OSU's Blackboard (Bb) Learning Portal System. In addition to readings and lectures, participants in this online classroom will engage in discussions, quizzes, an exam and self- and peer-review of completed assignments.

The new online Master Gardener training course begins September 8, 2008. Read about the two training options available for this course.

Want more information?
Read our FAQs page, visit Registration and fill out the Information Request Form to join OSU's mailing list.

You may also Contact OSU at 800-667-1465 or email ecampus@oregonstate.edu with your questions.

http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/workforce/master-gardener-online/

submitted to Portland Peak Oil
by Kaarin Thompson
OSU Master Gardener