Polk County Master GardenersIowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County |
Continuing Education ResourcEs
2024 Program Night Line Up
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View Iowa Master Gardener Past Webinars for Credit Recordings of past Iowa Master Gardener Webinars can make up 5 of your total 10 hours yearly requirement. |
2023 MG Skills Development Series Recordings
Certified Master Gardeners are required to volunteer 20 hours of service and complete 10 hours of continuing education each year.
The education hours are credited equally. I hour of educational seminar is 1 hour of education credit.
Half of the continuing education hours should be in-person or live webinars with Q and A.
- 2023 Q1: Answering Horticulture Questions with Aaron Steil
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2023 Q2: Social Media Brand Development with Leah Feltz
- Resources: MG Social Media Guidelines
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2023 Q3: September 12 - Public Speaking Skills Workshop with Robin Ertz
- Resources: MG Giving Presentations Handout
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2023 Q4: October 24 - VRS Deep Dive with RJ Jacobs
- Resources: VRS User Guide
Educational Opportunities
The Skill Development Series trainings recordings count for 1.0 continuing education hours. However they do not count as an in person requirement. We ask that MGs in Polk County fulfill at least 5 of their 10 hours in an in person setting.
Thank you for Making an Impact!
Polk County Master Gardeners logged over 12,000 hours of volunteer service in 2022. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community!