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  • Learn about how to find, ID, report, and the management of invasive species to help keep Georgia’s wild places healthy and beautiful on Wednesday, October 11 at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm in Savannah, GA. Master Gardeners are eligible to receive Advanced Training credit for participation in this training. Note…

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  • During our monthly webinar (usually the second Thursday from 2-2:30 pm), UGA specialists share updates on a variety of horticulture topics with MGEVs. We use Zoom for these sessions so MGEVs, trainees, Extension agents and staff can join in wherever they are in the state. MGEVs, we hope you are able to join in for this…

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  • RMT 4.0 launched late last week and some of you have jumped right in to get your training updated. You’ve learned what we learned at the same time: RMT 4.0 looks and feels different than previous RMT trainings. If you are new to the Georgia MGEV Program, recall that each year, volunteers complete the required…

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  • Risk Management Training (RMT) updated to the newest version of the training, 4.0, today. Please complete this required training for all Extension volunteers through MGLOG before your next service with youth projects or by November 1, 2023.Note that the training is different. Instead of a single video, there are three interactive modules for volunteers to…

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  • What: Advanced Training to increase MGEV knowledge and skills in building presentations, using PowerPoint, and delivering Extension presentations to the general publicWhere: Online (live Zoom sessions + use of PowerPoint or Mac equivalent)When: Three live, virtual 90 minute classes on September 20, September 27, and October 11, 2023 from 2-3:30 PMWhat to Expect: Complete an…

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  • Risk Management Training (RMT) will update in August.  All MGEVs and Trainees (as well as employees) are required to complete the training, even if you have completed it already this calendar year. Plan to complete the training by August 30 or your first service engagement thereafter. It will take about 30 minutes or so to…

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  • Follow along with articles written by Sheri Dorn for the CAES Newswire It’s smart irrigation month! This heat can have us all worrying about the health of our landscape plants. For tips on watering during the summer months, check out this article. Look for the special summer offer at the end!

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  • Follow along with articles written by Sheri Dorn for the CAES Newswire If you have you been surveying your yard and noticing holes in your home landscape, or clients have been calling the UGA extension office in your county with questions about adding plants, check out this article with tips for selecting new plants. Look…

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  • Registration is open for the annual Georgia Master Gardeners Association Conference hosted by Hall County MGEVs on October 13-14, 2023. Don’t miss out on the exciting schedule of events! Learn more and register on the GMGA conference page. When and Where: What to Expect: An Overview: Hall County Master Gardeners on behalf of Georgia Master…

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  • This Plant Diagnostics Advanced Training will equip active Master Gardeners with additional skills and knowledge to recognize plant problems and guide clients through the diagnostics process. During this training, MGEVs will learn from UGA Extension specialists about common diseases and insect pests in ornamental plants. MGEVs will learn best practices for plant sample collection, practice…

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