Master Gardeners are required to fulfill ten hours of continuing education, once called advanced training, each calendar year. Continuing Education programs for that purpose are conducted by the various county programs and by the Extension. Beyond the formally offered Master Gardener Continuing Education programs, Master Gardeners may apply for continuing education hour recognition for horticultural classes, seminars, garden tours, book reports, etc., offered outside the Master Gardener program. See below:
 
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■ Credit for Programs and Activities Not Sponsored by Master Gardener Programs
■ Future Continuing Education Programs
    Cuyahoga County Programs
    Other Sponsor Programs
■ Online Courses for Continuing Education Credit
■ Continuing Education Archives
    Cuyahoga County Programs - 2007-2021
    Other Sponsor Programs - 2008-2020

Pictures from Continuing Education Programs - link to new page
Green City Growers - 2015
Junk Gardening Workshop - 2012
Brunty Farm - 2011
Daybreak Lavender Farm - 2010
Lake View Cemetery - 2009

■ CREDIT FOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES NOT SPONSORED BY MASTER GARDENER PROGRAMS
Master Gardeners may earn continuing education credit for activities conducted independently of the Master Gardener Program. Beyond the formally offered Master Gardener Continuing Education programs, Master Gardeners may apply for continuing education hour credit for classes, seminars, garden tours, book reports, etc., offered outside the Master Gardener program. For forms for applying for CE credit for non-MG programs, go to the Forms page . Click here for Instructions for Educational Credits.


■ FUTURE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Programs

Online registration is now available for most MGCC Continuing Education programs. Online registrations are applied immediately against the number of available reservations. Mail registration submissions are subject to Postal Service and processing lags, increasing the chances of being closed out. If sending check or Bonus Bucks, complete the registration form and mail it. Submit mail registrations early for programs with attendance limits to prevent being closed out.

Free program registrations are by email only. Free program registrations will no longer have mail-in registration blanks.

These programs are only for Master Gardeners and their guests, unless limited to Master Gardeners due to capacity limitations.

Click green text for flyer or map. Click on "Register" to register for the program online.

Other Sponsor Continuing Education Programs - These programs may be open to the public

■ ONLINE COURSES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
These online courses are approved for Master Gardener continuing education credit upon submission of a completion certificate:

MGV Training Resources - onLine
These Continuing Education recordings were prepared for the Ask a Master Gardener online diagnosticians and are made available exclusively for Ohio Active Master Gardener Volunteers.  This is a privilege just for MGs, and we ask that you do not share it or distribute it in any way.  Each MGV has access to this information from the Volunteer Management System (VMS) on the homepage in the State Links menu under "MGV Training Resources - onLine."

OSU Department of Entomology Bee Lab Webinars
The OSU Department of Entomology’s Bee Lab has scheduled webinars and a file of recorded past webinars available for viewing.  Master Gardeners may earn Continuing Education credit, usually 1.0 CE credit, for submitting reports on them.  Join the OSU Entomology mailing list for reminders of upcoming new webinars and log-in instructions.

Introduction to Diagnostics for Master Gardener Volunteers
“Introduction to Diagnostics” was created specifically for Master Gardener Volunteers, to help in understanding the steps involved in plant pest diagnosis. Consisting of narrated PowerPoint presentations, handouts, factsheets and other resources, “Introduction to Diagnostics” will help new and experienced volunteers gain confidence in the diagnostic process. Access this online course at your convenience anywhere you have internet access. Upon completion, participants will earn a certificate for 3.0 hours of Continuing Education credits. Take a look at eXtension offerings: https://learn.extension.org/events/upcoming
To Enroll:
Visit the eXtension website (campus.extension.org) and set up an account using the "Create an account" link on the left side of the page. It’s free, easy and secure. Once you have that account created (you will receive an e-mail with confirmation and a password), log into the eXtension site, scroll through the available course categories and select Master Gardener. Then select “Introduction to Diagnostics,” and pay for the course ($10). Once payment is complete, you can view the course website and get started. Participants will have access to the course for 10 weeks after payment.

Webinar: Growing Healthy Shade Trees with IPM
Selecting, managing and caring for trees, especially maple, oak and honey locust in home landscapes was the focus of this 90 minute webinar from February 20, 2013. Designed for Extension Master Gardeners in the North Central States (which includes Ohio), planting, fertilizer, water and preventing abiotic problems were covered by Jeff Gillman, associate professor, University of Minnesota. Michelle Grabowski, plant pathologist from the University of Minnesota discussed diseases and insect pests were covered by David J. Shetlar, (the BugDoc), Professor of Urban Landscape Entomology, The Ohio State University. Please view the webinar and submit a brief report on its content. See the Forms page on our website for a report form.
The 1.5 CE credit webinar consists of four linked segments.
*Welcome and Introduction (recording): 
Mary Meyer : https://umconnect.umn.edu/p64589436/
*Planting and Care of Shade Trees (recording): 
Jeff Gillman: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p87152693/
*Managing Shade Tree Insects with IPM (recording): 
David Shetlar: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p90012979/
*Managing Shade Tree Diseases with IPM (recording): 
Michelle Grabowski: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p45437521/ 

Webinar - OSU Department of Entomology: Assessing the Emergence of Lyme Disease
This free webinar is worth 1.0 CE hour. Please view the webinar and submit a brief report on its content. See the Forms page on our website for a report form. For the webinar, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDnsDbElwx4&feature=youtu.be

Fruit Diseases of the Midwest
Mike Ellis in the Department of Plant Pathology has introduced a new online course on fruit diseases. This is an outstanding opportunity for MG volunteers to obtain 10.0 Continuing Education credits! Learn about important fruit diseases and their management strategies. Fruit covered: apples, stone fruits, brambles, strawberries, and grapes. The course is self-paced and completely online so you complete it on your own time, from anywhere! Requirements include watching short lecture videos and completing self-tests (no grade for the class). This non-credit course must be completed within 10 weeks from starting it. Certificate awarded upon successful completion. Register at http://www.regonline.com/fruitdiseases and submit your payment of $50.00. Course enrollment information will be sent on receipt of payment.

USDA - Food Safety Information Basics for Handling Food Safely
Reading this USDA fact sheet fulfills an MG requirement for food handling. When coordinating carry-in, covered dish, and/or pot-luck dinners, it is recommended that event leaders communicate (i.e., provide fact sheet) food preparation safety guidelines to the individual food provider(s).
Fact Sheet - Basics for Handling Food Safely. When you have finished reading the entire fact sheet, you may count this as one (1) CE. When entering it on the VMS, use "Food Safety Guidelines" as the title.

It is so important for all of us who bring food to any of our events to read this information. State MGV Coordinator Pam Bennett says it is mandatory, and has indicated that reading this Fact Sheet can replace having to attend a session on Food Safety.

Sick Plants and a Hungry World
Targeted to Master Gardeners and others interested in learning about stories of plant disease from a world and historical perspective.  Modules cover topics such as the Disease Triangle, Irish potato famine, and bioterrorism through reading assignments and self-tests.   The course is available for ten weeks from the time participants register for the course.  It is a non-credit OSU course and no grade is given; but successful completion counts for 10.0 hours of Master Gardener continuing education credit. The modules are self-paced and participants need not complete all the modules at once. A certificate of completion from the Office of Continuing Education is awarded upon completion. Link to course information

First Detector Training
The National Plant Diagnostic Network promotes the early detection of high risk, exotic and emerging plant pests through enhanced diagnostics, education and response exercise scenarios. The NPDN was established in 2002 as a collective partnership between Land Grant University plant disease and pest diagnostic facilities across the US. First Detector Training promotes awareness and early detection of exotic pests in the field. First detectors include County Agents, Crop Advisors, Growers, and Master Gardeners. Online training consists of six approximately 30-minute modules, for 3 hours of continuing education credit. The modules are self-paced and participants need not complete all the modules at once. Upon successful completion of the training, First Detectors receive a certificate of training completion. NPDN First Detectors Training Site. Once on the site, create a new account to log in if you do not yet have an account, and take and complete the six Crop Biodiversity Course modules and quizes. After you are a certified First Detector, edit your profile on the MGV Management System to indicate an interest as a certified First Detector.

Pest Education Management Speaker Webinars

Horticulture Magazine Webinars
Horticulture Magazine (no endorsement of the Magazine or the content or providers of its webinars or its sponsors is intended) makes free live webinars available through its website: http://www.hortmag.com/smart-gardening-workshops Preregistration is required. Each webinar is about one hour for 1.0 CE credit. After the webinar, you will be emailed a confirmation of your attendance--please mail or forward the email to ANR Educator Maggie Rivera at Rivera.482@osu.edu or at MGCC, 12200 Fairhill Road, E Building, Cleveland, OH 44120. The website link also leads free recordings of prior webinars which are available for viewing at any time. CE Credit is also available for viewing those recorded webinars if you complete and submit to Maggie Rivera the Continuing Education form for non-MG-approved programs.

■ CONTINUING EDUCATION ARCHIVES
Past Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Programs
2020 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2019 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2018 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2017 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2016 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2015 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2014 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Calendar
2012 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer
2011 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer
2010 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer 
2009 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer
2008 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer
2007 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer
2006 Cuyahoga County MG Continuing Education Flyer

 
Past Other Sponsor Continuing Education Programs

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