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Master Gardeners Training And Volunteer Path In Douglas County
A Douglas County program shows how non experts can join through Kansas State University trainings. Gardener Sam completes basic training with weekly sessions Aug 20 to Nov 12, mentors from KSU and locals, then fulfills 40 hours of service. He aids at Fairgrounds Gardens and Spring Garden Fair, joins Junior Master Gardeners with Boys and Girls Club, earns a name tag, and commits to 20 hours yearly plus 10 hours of continuing education. The group offers monthly trainings, a statewide conference, and a biennial International Master Gardener Conference, with 158 active members in the county.
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