LISBON FALLS — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Lisbon Falls-based staff will offer an eight-week Master Gardener volunteers course starting March 23, 2010.

The deadline to request an application is Friday, Nov. 13, and completed applications are due by Jan. 8, 2010.

Extension Educator Tori Jackson will collaborate with experts from around the state to present basic horticulture and volunteer training.

The course fee is based on a sliding scale from $110 to $330, with a limited number of scholarships available. For more information or to request an application, contact Dana Rickman at 353-5550 or [email protected].