Horticulture Core Education Training - 2024

University of Illinois Extension's Horticulture Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about gardening/horticulture. The goal of the program is not to teach you everything there is to know about the subjects being covered, but to give you an engaging exposure to horticulture that encourages you to seek lifelong learning opportunities. Illinois teachers can earn 60 professional development hours!
The 5-day course will be held Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11 from 9 am-3 pm each day (with a short lunch break) and will include hands-on learning at gardens throughout the four-county unit and digital learning on your own.
After completing the course you will have the option to further your development and become an Extension Master Gardener through completion of a 40-hour volunteer service internship. Participants wanting to become a Master Gardener volunteer will need to complete an application, background screening and schedule an interview with Extension Horticulture Program Coordinator, Tara Heath.

Contact Information

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I am an Illinois teacher taking the course for Professional Development Hours:

yes

Registration Select the registration option that best fits your goals.

Official Extension Master Gardener Volunteer ($250.00)

Education Only ($250.00)

Still Deciding Between Volunteer and Education Only ($250.00)

Current Master Naturalists - Advanced Certification in Horticulture ($125.00)

I prefer my Master Gardener manual in:

Please provide dates and times you would be able to meet with Tara Heath and Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle for an interview prior to attending training. Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. The meetings should take approximately one hour. Special arrangements can be made if other times are needed.

Why do you want to take the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Core Training?

Have you had any previous affiliations with the University of Illinois and/or Extension?

Yes

Have you been in another Master Gardener program? If yes, where and when?

T-shirt size: If you are interested in a Master Gardener t-shirt please select your size

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I authorize the University of Illinois to contact the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to initiate a search of the Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System and other sources as necessary.I understand that I must be officially accepted before beginning my volunteer position. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts requested in this application is cause for rejection as an Extension volunteer. I agree to fulfill the responsibilities of this volunteer position to the best of my ability if appointed. I understand that failure to comply with the rules may lead to dismissal from this position. Type name as signature & date you will receive an email with instructions to complete the DCFS background check

Photo Release I, the undersigned, do hereby consent to the use by The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (University) of my image, voice, or both described below, in (1) the video, photograph, or audio recording described below; and (2) any video, photograph, or audio recording reproduced either in whole or in part from the video, photograph or audio recording described below: regardless of whether these materials are used for fundraising, advertising, publicity, or any other purpose on behalf of either the University or its Foundation. I warrant that I have the full right and authority to grant this consent. In addition, I waive all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of my image or voice, or both, by either the University or the Foundation. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. I understand that this consent is perpetual, that I may not revoke it, and that it is binding on me, my heirs and assigns. I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name insofar as this consent is concerned, or that I am the parent or legal guardian authorized to sign on behalf of a person under age 18. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents.

Yes

Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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Refund Policy

A full refund will be issued to participants who withdraw from the training by September 15, 2024. A partial refund will be given after September 15, 2024.

Total Registration Cost