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Amy K. Stone, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County; Joseph F. Boggs, James A. Chatfield, Mary Maloney, Erik A. Draper, Hannah Mathers, Pamela J. Bennett, Jane C. Martin, Marianne Riofrio, |
On the final day of Buckeye Blast, Oct. 4, 2001, ENLTTers met at the OSU Extension Clark County office where more than 40 OSU Master Gardener volunteers were treated to a diagnostic workshop. The teaching team included Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield, Erik Draper, Amy Stone, Jane Martin, Marianne Riofrio, Gary Gao, and Pam Bennett.
This hands-on learning opportunity provided the volunteers with four hours of advanced training credit. The state requires that MG volunteers complete six hours of advanced training each year. Volunteers came from numerous counties across the state and enjoyed a day of learning and camaraderie.
Participants in the workshop also toured the Gateway Learning Gardens located at the Clark County Extension office. They saw the results of the Herbaceous Ornamental Field Trials, various demonstration gardens, as well as the new children's demonstration garden.
The team tour was a great success. Team members always enjoy getting out into the state; it's always a reminder to see what's going on outside of our every day paths.
Team members also have a very strong position regarding keeping in touch with the industry and the volunteers that they serve. Rudyard Kipling sums it up best with the following: "He who only England knows, knows England least."