August 22, 2007
Fall Master Composter Training
Learn the art and science of urban home composting and techniques for teaching others. This hands-on intensive 15 hour training program held at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences includes the essentials of basic and worm composting, educational methods practice and a worm composting bin for participants to use at home. Master Composter training hours can be used to satisfy general Master Gardener education requirements. Master Composter classes are open to the general public.
20 hours of community education outreach will be required for certification in the Master Composter program. 10 of these 20 hours will be staffing the Rotline (compost hotline) in the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Garfield Park Conservatory on weekends. The additional 10 hours can be completed at one of four compost education centers, or through individual outreach projects. Master Composter outreach hours satisfy general Master Gardener service requirements.
What: University of Illinois Extension Master Composter Training
When: Saturdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Chicago H.S. for Agricultural Sciences - 3807 West 111th Street
Deadline: Applications must be received by Sept. 24, 2007
Cost: $50
For an application and more information, call Nancy Kreith at 773-233-0476.
Thank you for your time. Please refer any questions to me.
Nancy Kreith
Extension Program Coordinator
University of Illinois Extension
3807 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL. 60655
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Please email me at nkreith@gmail.com
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August 22, 2007
Master Composter Application
Chicago Master Composter Program 2007
APPLICATION
Name ___________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City and State___________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________________________________________
Work Phone ___________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ___________________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________________
1. Please check your affiliation:
____Chicago Master Gardener ____Chicago Department of Environment
____Chicago Dept. of Streets & Sanitation ____Chicago Park District
____Chicago School for Ag Sciences ____Fuller Park Community Dev. Corp.
____Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance ____University of Illinois Extension
___Home Gardener
2. Please describe why you are interested in becoming a Chicago Master Composter:
3. Please rate your composting experience (check one):
(No experience) ____1 ____2 ____3 ____4 ____5 (A lot of experience)
4. List any languages you speak or write fluently, other than English:
5. My neighborhood is_________________. My alderman is _____________________.
6. Please indicate times you are generally available and not available for outreach activities by placing an A for times you are generally available, OR placing an N for times you are generally not available. Please note: This does not commit you to any specific date. It is used to help connect volunteers with projects. Remember you are required to do 10 hours on weekends manning the Rotline at the Garfield Park Conservatory Plant Clinic.
Daytime Evenings
Sunday ______ ______
Monday ______ ______
Tuesday ______ ______
Wednesday ______ ______
Thursday ______ ______
Friday ______ ______
Saturday ______ ______
7. Please indicate the type of scheduling notice that fits your lifestyle (Yes or No)
____I need to schedule activities well in advance of the event.
____I am available on short notice, 1-7 days.
____I am available some days for emergency fill-ins.
I __________________________________________agree to attend all three training workshops – Oct. 2007 and complete 20 hours of community outreach teaching composting in Chicago neighborhoods Oct. 2007 – Sept 2008 if I am accepted into the Chicago Master Composter Program.
Signature_______________________________________________ Date____________
Application Deadline is Sept. 24, 2007
Please mail, email or fax your application to the location below. The cost for participating in the program is $50. Please make checks payable to University of Illinois Extension.
Please send, fax or email your application to:
Nancy Kreith
University of Illinois Extension
3807 W. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
Or to: nkreith@gmail.com, or fax: (773) 233-0910.
For More Information about the Master Composter Program
Please contact Nancy Kreith at nkreith@gmail.com or 773-233-0476.
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