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Press releases, info and activities that both members and general public might want to know
Master Gardening Training Classes Announced
Looking to expand your gardening knowledge?
Three series of training sessions are offered this fall; all will meet the requirement for training to become a Wood County Master Gardener. Committing to Master Gardening is not required to take the class, but participation in the Master Gardener program enhances learning and camaraderie as we collaborate to serve our communities. We welcome you to join us!
Wood and Marathon County Horticultural Advisor, Janell Wehr will conduct two in-person courses, “Sowing Success:Evidence-based gardening essentials” one in Marshfield and one in Wausau.
The Marshfield class will be on Monday evenings, 5pm -7:30 pm September 9-November 25. Follow this link for information and registration. https://wood.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/wood-county-master-gardeners/local-wood-county-master-gardener-training/
The Wausau class will be Thursday evenings,5pm -7:30 pm September 12-December 19. Note: We will not be meeting the first Thursday of each month. Follow this link for information and registration:https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/marathon-county-master-gardener-program/marathon-county-master-gardener-horticulture-education/
An online class, Foundations in Gardening, is also offered through the University of Wisconsin Horticulture Department of Extension. The Course covers the same information as the in person classes and runs from September 8-December 7, 2024. Early bird Registration through August 12 ($26 discount) with regular registration going through August 29. Follow this link for complete information and registration: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/foundations-in-gardening/.
The in-person classes are $125, while the online class is $299 early bird$325 regular. A limited number of $100 scholarships are available for the online class only.
For those wishing to become certified as a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener, an Onboarding Class to learn the goals and expectations of the Master Gardener Program,must be completed in early 2025. Registration for Onboarding will begin in December. Follow this link for information about Onboarding: https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/join/onboarding/
Garden Walk Ticket Information Update
Early sale tickets for $10 will still be available at our vendors until Friday morning, July 19. On Saturday, the day of the Walk, tickets may be purchased for $12 at any of these featured gardens, beginning at 9 am. No Early Sales:
1520 Branding Iron Court. Wisconsin Rapids
4420 Eastwood Drive. Town of Grand Rapids
1111 20th Place. Wisconsin Rapids
740 Oak Street. Wisconsin Rapids
1030 2nd Street Port Edwards
1151 Wisconsin River Dr. Port Edwards
Master Gardener Class Scheduled
An in-person training class, the first stop on the road to become a Master Gardener Volunteer, is planned for this fall. Follow this link for information and registration.
Sowing success! Evidence-based gardening essentials
Wood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is a service organization whose mission is to educate the public about horticulture. We do this by sponsoring educational opportunities as well as facilitating gardening activities at various non profit organizations in our communities. Our other activities include sponsoring monthly programs for our own continuing education, holding Plant Sales and a Garden Walk for fundraising and education, staffing “Ask a Master Gardener” booths at local Farmers Market, and taking fun gardening-focused road trips.
We’d love to have you join us. Our monthly meetings are (usually) the 4th Tuesday of the month (March through November). You’re welcome to come any time. Hope to see you there!
Wood County Master Gardeners 