{"id":1129,"date":"2019-08-08T22:29:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T22:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=1129"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:55:25","slug":"conedu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/conedu\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Education Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter side-right\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>There is a minimum state requirement for veteran Master Gardener volunteers to acquire 10 hours of continuing education per year to qualify for recertification. The purpose of obtaining continuing education hours is to improve volunteer knowledge and skill base for performing work as community educators in horticulture and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/05\/ConEduPolicyWSU_MG_Vol.pdf\">Continuing Education Policy for WSU MG Volunteers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/for-master-gardeners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Continuing Education Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/master-gardener-manual-printed-copy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Master Gardener Volunteer Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WSU Extension provides recorded videos for Master Gardener volunteers and program staff. This is a great opportunity to learn from state and regional experts without the cost of travel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/webinars\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Archived Webinars<\/a> \u2013 Be sure to browse through the list!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research Topic Presentations<\/a> &#8211; Such as weeds, weather, soils, native plants &amp; more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mg-advance-training-2014\/\">Videos of Presentations<\/a> &#8211; Previous MG Advance Training<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/MG-Program-Master2line220.gif\" alt=\"Master Gardener Program\" width=\"220\" height=\"91\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Cultivating plants, people and communities since 1973.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Program Contact:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Amber Noskoff<\/strong>, Program Coordinator<br \/>\n(360) 778-5811<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:anoskoff@wsu.edu\">anoskoff@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Master Gardener Training Update:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attend the Washington Green School and if you choose, to also become a Master Gardener. More info at our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/hg-mgbecome\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B.png\" alt=\"Program Priorities Map\" width=\"360\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B.png 360w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Helpful Resources:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/MG-Tomato-Sales-2020-descriptions.pdf\">Tomato Varieties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2070\/2019\/09\/FS145E.pdf\">Growing Tomatoes WSU Factsheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/GROWING-DAHLIAS-Pamphlet.pdf\">Growing Dahlias<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/Important-GardeningLinks.pdf\">Important Gardening Links<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/03\/SoilTestingHomeGardeners.pdf\">Soil Testing for Home Gardeners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/03\/Local-Labs-Soil-Testing_upMar2021.pdf\">Soil Tests &#8211; Locally<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mg\/\">Master Gardeners Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mgfoundation\/\">Master Gardener Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/commgardens\/\">Community Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/composting\">Composting &amp; Recycling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Highlights:<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderBrochure2020.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2085\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderMapTN.gif\" alt=\"Partial map of Hovander Gardens\" width=\"210\" height=\"159\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderBrochure2020.pdf\">Hovander Demonstration Gardens Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whatcomMG\/?ref=ts\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2019\/08\/facebook_ch.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a minimum state requirement for veteran Master Gardener volunteers to acquire 10 hours of continuing education per year to qualify for recertification. 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