Master gardeners to be trained in El Dorado County

UC Cooperative Extension is looking for adults interested in helping others learn about gardening and landscaping to apply to train as a master gardener volunteer.

UCCE master gardener volunteers learn university-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the gardening community. Master gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about gardening and landscaping.

Any resident in the counties of El Dorado or Amador may apply. First priority is for El Dorado County residents.

Residents of Amador County will train in El Dorado County but will be Amador County master gardeners.

Applicants need Internet access because most communication will be through email and websites.

Sign up online.

It’s necessary to attend one of the training overview meetings. They are Nov. 14 from 7-8pm and Nov. 15 from 10-11am in Placerville. RSVP to (530) 621.5528.

The 18 weekly classes start Jan. 31. They will be from 9am-3pm in Jackson. Only one class may be missed.

For more information, contact Robin Cleveland at (530) 621.5528 or rkcleveland@ucanr.edu.