AUBURN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program training for Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties will begin Tuesday, March 27, and run from 5 to 8 p.m. for 16 weeks at Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St.

The training continues Tuesday evenings through May 15, then takes a summer break, resuming Aug. 28 to Oct. 2.

The program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. Trainees receive current, research-based information from UMaine Extension educators and industry experts. In return, trained master gardeners volunteer their time and expertise for related activities in their communities.

Whiting Farm is a “working four-season farm dedicated to community enrichment, education and the support of people with disabilities.” Gleaning at Whiting Farm during the harvest season is scheduled as one of the hands-on activities for trainees.

The $220 fee includes all materials; limited financial help is available. Apply online by Saturday, Feb. 17, at extension.umaine.edu/androscoggin-sagadahoc/master-gardener-volunteers. Accepted applicants will be notified by Thursday, March 1.

For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact lynne.holland@maine.edu or 207-353-5550.

UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers harvest summer produce.


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