Organic Gardening Certificate Program
Learn the knowledge and skills of organic gardening, urban agriculture and ecological landscaping in this comprehensive hands-on training.
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| When |
Oct 02, 2008 06:00 PM
to Dec 04, 2008 04:00 PM |
| Where | Portland, OR |
| Contact Name | ogcp.register@gmail.com |
| Contact Phone | 503-360-4185 |
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Comprehensive Training
Learn the knowledge and skills of organic gardening, urban
agriculture, and ecological landscaping. This program is similar in
scope and scale to the OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ Program
with an organic gardening focus. It will utilize a hands-on and
active-learning format to teach participants about all aspects of
growing and caring for plants without synthesized chemical fertilizers
and pesticides. This 57-hour training was created by OSU Extension,
Oregon Tilth, and other program partners (East Multnomah Soil and Water
Conservation District and Metro) to support the groundswell of interest
in organic gardening, ecological landscaping, and food security in the
Portland metro area.
Course Topics Include
Soils, compost, plant biology, plant propagation, garden planning/design, vegetable gardens, ecological landscapes, ornamental plants, low-impact development (green roofs and pervious materials), rain gardens, entomology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and fruit and nut production.
Volunteer Practicum
Participants will also have the opportunity to serve as garden
educators by connecting with a variety of local gardening projects and
organizations through a 30-hour volunteer practicum over the course of
2009.
Program Details
WHEN
Classes will take place Fall 2008 on Thursday,
October 2nd from 6-9pm and Saturdays, October 4th –December 6th (except
November 29th) from 9am-4pm.
WHERE
* Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego
* Learning Gardens Laboratory
* Portland State University (PSU) main campus
* Tour of Portland rain gardens
COST
* $500 for training and volunteer practicum.
* $750 for training only without the volunteer practicum.
* Limited scholarships are available. Please ask.
CERTIFICATE
All
participants that complete 57-hour training will receive an an official
certificate of completion. Participants that complete the 30-hour
volunteer practicum will receive additional acknowledgement for their
volunteer effort.
REGISTRATION
- For more information and to download a registration form click here.
- For questions and to reserve your space, contact 503-360-4185 or ogcp.register@gmail.com.
