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News: WVU Alumna Establishes Scholarship for Hancock County Youth, (WVU Today, July 1, 2008) “West Virginia University alumna Natalie Smith joined 4-H as a 10-year-old in Hancock County, where she and her two brothers were active in 4-H, attending county camps and state 4-H camps at WVU Jackson?s Mill….”
Events 2009
When news becomes available we’ll post it here. Our site is still under construction.
Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are volunteers who have a strong interest in gardening techniques and desire to help others. In exchange for the training they recieve, Master Gardeners agree to provide 30 hours of volunteer service the first year through the Extension Office. After the first years, Master Gardeners provide 12 hours of community service and take 6 educational hours to maintain their certification. for information about becoming a Master Gardener contact the Hancock County Extension Office at hancockcountyextension@mail.wvu.edu
Articles Needed – Master Gardeners Volunteer Opportunities
We need articles for the 2010 Master Gardener Calendar. Send your articles to the Extension Office104 N Court Street, PO Box 457, New Cumberland, WV 26047.
Master Gardeners
Our Master Gardeners teach Meet the Plants in local 5th grade classrooms in Hancock and Brooke Counties. Each Fall, Master Gardeners may attend a Meet the Plants training class at the Hancock County Extension Office to become certified to teach in the local schools. Check out our Meet the Plants page or contact the Extension Office.
