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Clinton River and Spillway Bikepath Beautification Project

Contact: Sandra Richards at MSUE - 586-469-6440.

Click here for more information on the Clinton River Watershed Council.

Click here for more information on other Nautical Coast Clean-Up Activities.


Master Gardener

Following is information regarding the Macomb County MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. You are encouraged to take the program in your county of residence. For more information see the Master Gardener website at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/mastergardener/

to recieve a copy of the application, please call (586) 469-6440.  Click here for the Macomb County MSU Extension Master Gardener Program application, or contact Sandra Richards at goeddek2@msu.edu.

The Macomb MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training program is held in the VerKuilen Building located at 21885 Dunham Rd. in Clinton Twp. The cost of $260.00 (subject to change) includes all materials and registration. Partial scholarships are available. The MSUE Master Gardener is a volunteer training program and the only requirement is that you agree to commit to 40 hours community service.  Call us at (586)469-5063 or (586)469-6440 if you have any questions.

Location: MSU Extension Office (map)


NxLevelT Tilling the Soil of Opportunity

MSU Extension (MSUE), the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and Macomb County Board of Commissioners are offering "Tilling the Soil of Opportunity," an eight-week, nationally recognized agricultural training program for current and perspective producers.  Tuition is $250 for the first student and $100 for additional business partners.  For more information, contact Hannah Stevens at 586-469-6440 or by email at stevens@msu.edu.  Participation is limited to the first 20 applicants.


Vegetable Gardening Basics

This class covers the basics of planning your garening experience, from selecting a good site, what crops and how much to plant for your family, preparing and maintaining the gardening and having a bountiful harvest.  It will be taught by Hannah Stevens, an Extension Educator with over 25 years of experience working with market farmers and home gardeners.  Com prepared with your questions.  There is a $10 materials & refreshments fee.  For more information or to register (required), call 586-469-6440.

Dates of Training Time Subject of
Training
Place
Nothing Currently Scheduled   Vegetable Gardening Basics MSUE (map)


Pesticide Applicator Training

Programs and examinations will be conducted in the Macomb County MSUE Assembly Room, VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12, Clinton Township, MI  48036.  Use entrance E or F.  Programs are open to residents of any county by sending in the attached registration form with your payment to reach this office no later than one week before the program you wish to attend.  You must bring your recertification paperwork, certification number and a photo ID with you to take the examination.  Manuals are for sale at the MSU Extension office.

  

Dates of Training Time Subject of
Training
Place
December 14, 2009 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Comprehensive Core Training

$99 (includes lunch & materials)

8 CR. - Private & Commercial Core

MSUE (map)

January 11, 2010

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Farm Family Pesticide Exposure

Offering Sound IPM Advice to the Public

2 CR. - Private & Commercial Core

12:45-4 p.m. - Examinations, Any Category

MSUE (map)
February 8, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Telling the Story of Pesticide Benefits

The Pesticide Marketplace

2 CR. - Private & Commercial Core

MSUE (map)
March 15, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Role of Pesticides in Urban IPM

Conflicts with Wildlife Around the Home

Phragmites Biology and Control

2 CR - 3A, 3B, 6, 7D

12:45-4 p.m. - Examinations, Any Category

MSUE (map)
April 5, 2010 12:45-4 p.m. Examinations, Any Category MSUE (map)

Michigan Department of Agriculture holds tests year round.  MSU Extension office is currently hosting the following test dates for this year, and manuals are always available through our office.  You may contact the MDA.  For test information at 248-356-1701. 


Macomb County MSUE Spring Plant Exchange

Held annually first Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road in Clinton Township.  MSU Extension's (MSUE) Master Gardeners are hosting the Annual Spring Plant Exchange.  Bring your healthy plant material to exchange with other gardeners at our office: perennials, herbs, seeds, bulbs, house plants.  Rain or shine, we'll be out there! 

The general public is welcome to attend.   No registration necessary.  For more information, call the MSUE Gardening Hotline at 586-469-5063, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Please label all plant material with plant name and growing information.   Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Come enjoy demonstrations in the Demo-Garden. Bring one of your favorite plants to donate to the "Plants for a Purpose" project. Bring soil samples to be sent to MSU for nutrient analysis ($12).

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