TSMG BASIC TRAINING APPLICATION

THOMPSON SHUSWAP MASTER GARDENERS BASIC TRAINING APPLICATION
Master Gardeners are VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS who share knowledge and expertise with the public to promote sustainable lanmdscape management. Master Gardeners have a commitment to the mandate and welfare of the Master Gardener Association of British Columbia (MGABC).

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Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail
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Phone Number*
Address

Street Address

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CityProvince

Postal Code
How did you learn about the Master Gardener Basic Training Program?

Word of MouthPoster/FlyerSocial MediaMaster Gardener ClinicMGABC WebsiteOther
GARDENING BACKGROUND
Do you currently have a garden? If so, please give us a general description, its location and the plant material you have used. If not, please describe your gardening situation.
What are your favourite gardening interests (please check all that apply):

AnnualsPerennialsNative PlantsVegetablesHerbsFruit TreesBerries and GrapesInvasive SpeciesShrubs and TreesPruningSoilsCompostingPropagationInsectsPlant DiseasesLandscape DesignOther
Do you have any job-related gardening experience?
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Do you belong to any volunteer gardening-related groups?
Do you belong to any volunteer groups unrelated to gardening? Please provide a brief outline of your volunteer experience and service.
HORTICULTURAL TRAINING
Have you recently attended any presentations on gardening topics? If yes, who presented and describe what you enjoyed about their presentation.
List any gardening courses you have taken in the past 2 years.
EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING/ MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC
Communicating with the public is an important part of being a Master Gardener. Please describe any public speaking or presentations you have given and the circumstances.
Give details of any form of communication with the public you have had in any capacity.
APPROACH TO RESEARCH
Where do you look when you are searching for information about a specific gardening topic?
If you were asked a question about a plant problem with which you were not familiar, how would you respond?
SKILLS/INTERESTS/EXPERIENCE
Other interests/skills that you can contribute to support the Master Gardeners (please check all that apply).

Writing/Grant WritingPhotographyResearchSocial MediaEvent PlanningOther
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Are you able to attend all course sessions?
Are you willing/able to commit to the volunteer requirements of 50 hours over a two year period (minimum of 25 hours in the first year)?
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER?*
If you have any questions regarding this application, or basic training in general, please contact the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners at

tsmgbasictraining@gmail.com
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THOMPSON SHUSWAP MASTER GARDENERS BASIC TRAINING APPLICATION

GARDENING BACKGROUND

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

HORTICULTURAL TRAINING

EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING/ MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC

APPROACH TO RESEARCH

SKILLS/INTERESTS/EXPERIENCE

TIME REQUIREMENTS