Master Gardener program available to Charles City, New Kent residents

By Community Member | September 30, 2015 3:05 pm

Residents of Charles City and New Kent are eligible for the James City County-Williamsburg Master Gardener Program that begins on Jan. 4, 2016.

Residents are eligible to apply to participate in the 13-week course program at the JCC Recreation Center. Classes will meet twice a week during the morning hours. The program, designed by Virginia Cooperative Extensive and Virginia Tech, is designed to educate and certify Virginia’s Master Gardeners.

Participants in the program must attend a minimal of 50 hours of horticultural classes and contribute an additional 50 hours of volunteer service upon being deemed Master Gardener interns.

Course fee is $150 that covers the cost of training manuals, handouts, and additional program materials. Applications are available online at www.JCCWMG.org. For more information, call (757) 564-2170.