Master Composter (Montgomery County)

THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS.

THE FIRST CLASS IS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 9:30AM-3:00PM

THE SECOND CLASS IS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 9:30AM-4:00PM

BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS CLASS, YOU ARE COMMITTING TO ATTENDING
SEPTEMBER 3 AND SEPTEMBER 10

Location
University of Maryland Extension -- Montgomery County office
Multi-purpose room
MG Demonstration Garden Compost Area

Prerequisites
Intern or Certified Status as a Master Gardener

This class will count as 11 continuing education hours and also towards the Master Composter Advanced Training certificate.

Refund Policies

Refund Policy -- Class Registration
Refunds for the class registration ($45.00) may be issued up until September 2nd.

Refund Policy -- Textbook Purchases
Refunds for textbook purchases can be issued if the textbook has not yet been shipped. However, refunds for textbooks will not be issued after the textbook has been shipped to the buyer.

Refund Policy -- Canceled class in the case of low attendance

• If the class is canceled because of low attendance, the registration cost of $45.00 will be refunded.
• Refunds for textbooks will be issued if the textbook has not yet been shipped to the buyer.
• Refunds for textbooks will not be issued if the textbook has already been shipped to the buyer.

Textbooks

Registrants of the class may either purchase the textbook(s) from the MG State Office or from another vendor of their choosing (e.g., Amazon). Alternatively, registrants may choose to purchase or rent/borrow the textbooks from a different source.

Registrants may order the textbooks from the MG State Office by using the Eventbrite registration form at the time of their initial class registration, or registrants use the same registration form to order textbooks at a later date. Textbooks ordered from the MG State Office between August 1st and August 17th will be shipped to registrants on August 18th. Textbooks ordered after August 18th will be will be shipped within 3-5 days after the order is placed.

Required Textbook: Dickson, N., Richard, T., Kozlowski, R. (1991). NRAES-43: Composting to Reduce the Waste Stream. Plant and Life Sciences Publishing, Ithaca, NY. (ISBN 9780935817591)
Cost if purchased through MG State Office: $14.00 plus Eventbrite fee

Highly Recommended Textbook: Martin, D.L., Gershuny, G. (1992). The Rodale Book of Composting. Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA. (ISBN 9780878579914)
Cost if purchased through MG State Office: $17.00 plus Eventbrite fee

Optional Textbook: Appelhof, M. (2003).Worms Eat My Garbage, 2nd Edition. Flowerfield Enterprises, LLC. Kalamazoo, MI. (ISBN 9780977804511)
Cost if purchased through MG State Office: $14.00 plus Eventbrite fee

Class Description

Learn all about composting from dedicated Master Gardener Composters. This advanced course, designed to train the trainer, will not only enable you to improve your own composting techniques, it will empower you to share your knowledge with novices and experts alike. You will be given instruction in both the science and the art of making compost, and be given the opportunity to hone your own personal teaching skills.

On the second day of the class students will be asked to give a prepared 10-15 minute presentation on a topic of their choice. More information about the guidelines and options for this presentation will be provided in class.

After the class is completed, class participants are expected to serve 10 hours of volunteer time in the next 12 months in the area of compost education in order to receive the Master Composter Advanced Training certification.

Remember to Bring

MG name badge
Bagged lunch
Water, snacks (light refreshments will be provided)
Clothing appropriate for outdoor activity

Primary Instructor: Lew Shell, HGIC Horticulture Consultant; Anne Arundel County Master Gardener

Additional Instructors:
Susan Eisendrath, MPH; Montgomery County Master Gardener
Dennis May, Montgomery County Master Gardener
Larry Himelfarb, Montgomery County Master Gardener
Gordon Clark, Project Director, Montgomery Victory Gardens(link is external); Montgomery County Master Gardener