Welcome! Welcome to the Cornell Garden-Based Learning Library Course for Master Gardener Volunteers Training. We are pleased that you will further develop your talents and enthusiasm for gardening and that you will put that knowledge to work in your own landscape, garden, or horticultural endeavors.
What to Expect
This course will begin 2/8/23 and end 5/20/23. Over this 12+ week period, you will experience course materials which include readings, videos and lectures by Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists, learning activities, self-checks and exploration of web resources, as well as presentations from other expert guest speakers. There will be independent work to be completed before class each week. We will use class time for discussions and questions.
Anyone enrolled in this course is expected to participate in all learning activities assigned. For your own peace of mind and time management, submit all assignments by each deadline, as there is content that will build upon its foundation. Your presence through interactive discussions during zoom and in person meetings is essential in helping you better understand each topic, provides an opportunity to ask questions, and offers engagement with one another and social interaction.
Plan to dedicate about 3-4 or more hours per topic for the readings and preparation as mentioned above, including videos, and tasks as assigned. Should you take extra time to explore the optional topics and “Explore & Learn More” additional resources in each section, expect to add on another hour or two.
Additional time may be needed to work on the final project. Keeping yourself well organized and current with assignments will help you get the most out of this course. You will get from the course what you put into it!
- Profesor: Ashley Miller Helmholdt
- Profesor: Shannon Rinow