As a Master Gardener Volunteer, we're required to do 5 hours of continuing education - but when I started we needed to do the 50 hour course plus another 12 hours of continuing education (which I have to say, I had re-learned HOW to learn so it wasn't that difficult!). This past year, I was able to contribute to my gardening community and be the educator at a Schoolyard Garden Conference and I truly have to say, that was an absolute blast. I had so much fun! I would love to do that again next year but switch up the topics and do a presentation on something else, maybe how to collaborate on curriculum through the different grades while keeping to the K-5 science standards. I'm not sure yet, I don't have a confirmation if there will be a conference yet (but if you're a fellow schoolyard gardener - I've got you covered for ideas for curriculum and lessons!).
But then that means that I need to find classes and courses for MYSELF. I don't necessarily need anymore "how to grow" classes because I do know how - and I have a whole host of Master Gardeners at my fingertips to ask questions!
I was thinking of becoming a tree care specialist because I have limited knowledge on trees and would love to know more.
Or possibly taking classes on how to grow roses. I've never grown them before.
I don't think I can possibly sit through anymore pollinator lectures, I've done that now for 15+ hours and my brain has received all of that information. LOL.
We shall see what pops up in the next few months from the Horticulture Society and the Arboretum.
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