BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-1507@purdue.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260123T152303Z URL:https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-gardener/events/2026-statewide -virtual-purdue-extension-master-gardener-basic-training/ SUMMARY:2026 Statewide Virtual Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Train ing DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed! \n\nThe Purdue Extension Master Ga rdener (EMG) Program will hold a statewide virtual Extension Master Garden er Basic Training on Tuesdays\, February 3 through May 5\, 2026\, from 6:3 0-8:30 PM ET / 5:30-7:30 PM CT via live webinars. Final exam given after M ay 5.  There will also be a weekly local connection hour with your county 's Extension Master Gardener coordinator. The day\, time\, and place for t he local connection hour will be determined by your county's EMG coordinat or and could be in person\, a virtual web meeting\, or a combination of bo th (see meeting time information below).\n\nPlease note: Attendance at the live scheduled statewide webinars and county connections is required to c omplete the EMG Basic Training. Watching recorded sessions for an unexpect ed absence(s) should be discussed with the hosting EMG County Coordinator. \nTentative Statewide Webinar Schedule\n\n\n\nJanuary 27\nTest Connect Ses sion (optional) – test your connection and become familiar with virtual platform\n\n\nFebruary 3\nPurdue EMG Orientation\n\n\nFebruary 10\nPlant S cience\n\n\nFebruary 17\nSoils and Plant Nutrition\n\n\nFebruary 24\nInvas ive Species\n\n\nMarch 3\nPlant Disease Diagnosis\n\n\nMarch 10\nWeed ID a nd Control\n\n\nMarch 17\nAnimal Pests\n\n\nMarch 24\nPesticide Safety and Alternatives\n\n\nMarch 31\nFruit Gardening\n\n\nApril 7\nHerbaceous Orna mentals\n\n\nApril 14\nWoody Ornamentals\n\n\nApril 21\nInsect ID and Cont rol\n\n\nApril 28\nLawn Care\n\n\nMay 5\nVegetable Gardening\n\n\nAfter Ma y 5\nFinal Exam and post-program survey\n\n\n\nSteps for Participating in the Training\nStep 1: Application:  Deadline is January 14\, 2026\, 11:59 pm (ET)\nContact a hosting EMG County Coordinator and they will send you the application information (see below). If you don't see your county list ed\, you may be able to complete the training through one of the host coun ties listed below and transfer to your home county to volunteer. Applicant s must be 18 years of age or older to participate. \nStep 2: Registration and Fees (After your application is approved\, you will receive registrat ion and payment information from your host EMG County Coordinator.)\n\n $ 185.00 for an individual registration with print version of Purdue EMG Man ual.\n $290.00 for two people sharing a print version of the Purdue EMG M anual\, both will need application approval prior to registering and payin g.\n Participants will be able to purchase a digital version of the manua l for an additional $25.00.\n\nSpring 2026 Virtual EMG Basic Training Host Counties and Contacts \n(If you don't see your county listed\, you may be able to complete the training through one of the host counties listed bel ow and transfer to your home county for volunteer service.) \n\n Allen\n \n Cora Hill: hill272@purdue.edu\n County Connection: Live virtual only\ , Mondays\, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (ET)\n\n\n Boone\n\n Andrea Hatfield: alhatfi e@purdue.edu\n County Connection: In-person\, every other Thursday\, 6:30 -8:30 pm (ET)\n\n\n Fountain/Warren/Benton\n\n Adam Tyler (Fountain): ty lerat@purdue.edu\n Jon Charlesworth (Warren/Benton): charles6@purdue.edu\ n County Connection: Live virtual only\, Tuesdays\, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (ET)\n \n\n Hamilton\n\n Courtney Lockwood: tate9@purdue.edu\n County Connecti on: In-person\, every other Thursday\, 6-8 pm (ET)\n\n\n Hancock/Shelby\n \n Lais McCartney: lmccartn@purdue.edu\n County Connection: In-person wi th live virtual option\, Tuesdays\, 6:00-6:25 and 8:35 - 9:00 pm (ET)\n\n\ n Knox/Daviess\n\n Valerie Clingerman (Knox): clingerman@purdue.edu\n S arah Brackney (Daviess): sbrackne@purdue.edu\n County Connection: Live vi rtual\, Wednesdays\, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (ET). All are live virtual except Febr uary 25 (in-person) and a graduation party (in-person)\, May 13.\n\n\n Ma rion\n\n Carey Grable: cagrable@purdue.edu\n County Connection: Live vir tual only\, Thursdays\, 5:30 pm (ET)\n\n\n Monroe/Brown/Lawrence\n\n Mar y Callahan (Brown/Monroe): mccallag@purdue.edu\n Kassi Shelton (Lawrence) :  kas@purdue.edu\n County Connection: In-person with virtual option\, W ednesdays\, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (ET)\n\n\n Newton\n\n Jamie Reed: reed258@pur due.edu\n County Connection: In-person with virtual option\, Wednesdays\, 5:30 - 6:30 pm (CT)\n\n\n Tipton/Howard\n\n Mathias Ingle (Howard): rmi ngle@purdue.edu\n Diana Davis (Tipton): ddavis36@purdue.edu\n County Con nection: Live virtual only\, Time TBD\n\n\n Vigo\n\n Tabby Flinn: carrol l@purdue.edu\n County Connection: Live virtual only\, Tuesdays\, 5:30 - 6 :30 pm (ET)\n\n\n Wayne\n\n Beth Vansickle (Madison/Wayne interim): bleo nhar@purdue.edu\n County Connection: In-person with virtual option if nee ded\, Tuesdays\, Time TBD.\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact m astergardener@purdue.edu.\n\nPurdue University prohibits discrimination ag ainst any member of the University community on the basis of race\, religi on\, color\, sex\, age\, national origin or ancestry\, genetic information \, marital status\, parental status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity and expression\, disability\, or status as a veteran.\n\nIf you are in ne ed of accommodations to attend this event\, please call John Orick at 765- 496-7956 or by email at orick@purdue.edu no later than January 14\,  20 26. If you have dietary needs\, please denote that during the conference r egistration process.\n\nIf you need an interpreter or translator\, please contact John Orick at 765-496-7956 or by email at orick@purdue.edu no lat er than January 14\, 2026.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:2026 Purdue MG Basic Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR