The Shelby Grasp Gardeners hope you and your relatives are making the most of your holidays. As the holiday seasons are near in closing out the period, we invite you to look at producing upcoming calendar year a minor greener by enrolling in the Learn Gardener Intern System. The application deadline is Jan. 11.
The specifications for Purdue Extension Learn Gardener (EMG) certification incorporates the acceptance into the teaching as a result of an software and screening procedure, payment of registration fee, completion of the EMG Primary Education (which includes passing the open up-e-book ultimate exam with a score of 70 p.c or increased), and contributing at least 40 hours of volunteer assistance permitted by the community EMG County Coordinator in two many years. Purdue Extension Learn Gardeners are also necessary to comprehensive at the very least 12 volunteer and 6 continuing education several hours just about every year in buy to stay active.
Software info for Shelby County
For Spring 2022, there will be a county Virtual Purdue EMG Simple Coaching from Feb. 1 – Might 3 (with completion of closing examination just after Might 3). The classroom connection hour will be on Thursday’s at 7:00 EST every single 7 days at the Purdue Extension Business office located on the next ground of Annex II Building located at 20 West Polk Avenue, Shelbyville, suite 201.
Two-Move application approach for Shelby County (standardized through the condition):
The initial software is for acceptance of the nearby EMG County Coordinator.
The next software is for registration into the software speak to the Purdue Extension place of work for accessibility to the apps at 317-392-6460 or shelbyces@purdue.edu.
Course elements
$180 for particular person registration which includes a print variation of the Purdue EMG Manual
$280 for two people sharing the Purdue EMG Manual (Sharing choice functions very best for two folks residing in the exact same home)
Participants can add a digital variation of the guide for an more $25
After your payment is confirmed, your duplicate of the Purdue EMG Handbook will be transported to you prior to the start of the instruction.
Refund Policy
If you terminate your registration prior to Jan. 18, 11:59 pm (ET), you will be charged 12 p.c of the registration cost + $5.00. There are no refunds following Jan. 18, 11:59 pm (ET). Purdue is not accountable for bills incurred because of to cancellations by registrants. Purdue University reserves the proper to terminate any system. Registrants will get a comprehensive refund in the party that Purdue College cancels the plan.
Statewide reside webinar program
Feb. 1: Purdue EMG Orientation March 29 Pesticide Safety/Different
Feb. 8: Plant Science April 5 Herbaceous Ornamentals
Feb. 15: Soils and Plant Nourishment April 12 Vegetable Gardening
March 1: Plant Condition Diagnosis April 26 Garden Treatment
March 8: Insect ID and Handle May 3 Woody Ornamentals
March 15: Weed ID and Regulate
March 22: Invasive Species
April 19: Fruit Gardening
Purdue is dedicated to earning all applications available to contributors. If you require auxiliary aids or companies, or if you have a further method-similar concern, be sure to get hold of Scott Gabbard at least 2 months prior to the program.
We search forward to welcoming new members this year. You should should really you have any queries not tackled in this post, do not wait to attain out the Purdue Extension Business office at 317-392-6460. We are out there to help you in any way we can.
