Training Programs > Rainwater Harvesting Master Gardener
Specialist (RWH-MGS)
Syllabus
2008
Syllabus 
Course
Schedule
Angleton,
Texas - June 17-19, 2008
Registration
Form
Kaufman,
Texas - July 16-18, 2008
Registration
Form
Conroe,
Texas - September 11-12, 2008
Registration
information will be posted as soon as it is available
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 the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. 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 the
Texas AgriLife Extension Service. 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 the Texas AgriLife Extension Service 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 Service
County
Extension Agents.