Training Programs > Rainwater Harvesting Master Gardener
Specialist (RWH-MGS)
Course
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Granbury, Texas - June 1-3, 2009
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Purpose
The
purpose of this course is to provide advanced training
whereby Master Gardeners can obtain specialization in rainwater harvesting
that support or expand designated educational programs of Texas AgriLife.
This training was created as an intensive multi-day, hands-on course
to provide Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to communicate
rainwater harvesting information to others. Completion of the course
and other requirements results in recognition as a Master Gardener “Rainwater
Harvesting Specialist”. This certification does not empower the
individual with supervisory or administrative authority within his/her
local county programs.
a.
Recognition: Completion of RWH-MGS course and service
requirements results in formal recognized at the annual Texas
Master Gardener Conference,
at which time they will be awarded a Master Gardener “Rainwater
Harvesting Specialist” certificate and patch.
b.
Participation Requirements: To be eligible for the Master Gardener
“Rainwater Harvesting Specialist” training, an individual
must possess an up-to-date Master Gardener certification, or be an
employee of Texas AgriLife. Master Gardener applicants must be approved
by their local County Extension Agent.
c.
Course Requirements: Rainwater Harvesting Master Gardener Specialist
– (RWH-MGS): This fee-based course is offered only for Master
Gardener participants. It requires at least 15 hours of initial training
(classroom and field activities) offered by Texas AgriLife and an
additional 12 hours of volunteer service to earn “Rainwater
Harvesting Specialist” recognition.
d.
Expectations: Master Gardener “Rainwater Harvesting Specialists” are
charged to increase awareness and provide training in rainwater
harvesting to others in their community.
e.
Time Commitment: Master Gardener “Rainwater Harvesting Specialists” are
required to serve in this role a minimum of 1 year and provide
a minimum of 12 hours of service.
f.
Service Examples: Serve as a local Master Gardener “Rainwater
Harvesting Specialist” to lead or assist in training
for other Master Gardeners. Conduct community youth and/or
adult rainwater harvesting
educational programs. Increase clientele knowledge about
rainwater harvesting through: presentations, workshops and
mass media efforts
(i.e. radio, newspaper, television, newsletters).
g.
Available Resources: Students can reinforce their knowledge by
participation in the Rainwater Harvesting Course – RWH-MGS, using
printed educational rainwater harvesting manual, examining the electronic
resource CD (publications, presentations, news releases etc.), visiting
the Rainwater Harvesting Taskforce Web site, and by having direct access
to Texas AgriLife Extension Agents.