MG Advanced Training: Trees & Tree Care

Advanced Training – Trees and Tree Care is open to certified Master Gardeners only.

Tarrant County Master Gardener Association is again offering an advanced training course on Trees and Tree Care open to Master Gardeners across the state.

Course Dates: April 11 – 13, 2024

Register by: March 11, 2024

Location:  Resource Connection, Water Works Building
1801 Circle Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Note: The Resource Connection is  in south Fort Worth, next to The TCMGA demonstration garden.

After the course, participants will be expected to do 20 hours of education-related activities, make presentations, conduct youth and community education programs, be a resource for interns and Master Gardener classes and events. Upon completion, you will receive certification as an Advanced Master Gardener in Trees and Tree Care.

Registration fee of $200, includes lectures, tours, Trees and Tree Care thumb drive with power point presentaions and resource materials, “Trees of Texas Field Guide” by Stan Tekiela, tote bag with resource materials, 1 dinner and 2 lunches.

You can download the application packet HERE.  You can also find more information online here.

1 CE per presentation hour – Code 003

To be eligible for this training an individual must possess an up-to-date Master Gardener certification or be an employee of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Your application must be approved by David Rodriguez, Bexar County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent.  Please contact Nick Vazquez to secure David’s approval and signature.

Special Note:  Any Master Gardener who is approved to attend an Advanced Training class can have the class tuition reimbursed up to $100. Bexar County Master Gardeners will not reimburse travel expenses (hotel, fuel, meals, etc.) or apparel that may be purchased for the training.

Visit Upcoming Advanced Training Offerings (txmg.org) for future Advanced Training opportunities.