Pictured are the Putnam County Master Gardeners who recently received new certifications in 2024. Individuals include, back row, left to right, Kim Dickerson, John Mace, and Susan Elkins. Middle row, left to right, Pat Johnson, Sonya Boetjer, Lori Stark, Connie Duvall, and Yvonne Clifford. Front row, left to right, Kimberley Brown, Kim Bayless, Catherine Knowling, Ashley Koulak, and Terri Maher. Those not pictured include Charlie Greenlee, Daniel Martin, and Michaela Johnson.
Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers contribute significantly to the lives of Indiana residents and local communities each year.
In 2024, the Putnam County Master Gardeners volunteered more than 1,900 hours in Putnam County by hosting horticulture related events, working at the Putnam County Fair, and raising funds for future horticulture / agricultural scholarships. During the December Putnam County Master Gardener Association meeting, several local residents received a new Master Gardener certification. To earn Purdue Master Gardener certifications, volunteers must complete horticultural training conducted by Purdue Extension county offices and engage in volunteer service that has been approved by Master Gardener county coordinators and performed in Indiana communities.
During the December meeting, John Mace received his Advanced Master Gardener certification (65 cumulative volunteer hours & 50 cumulative education hours).
Those receiving their Advanced Extension Master Gardener Bronze certification (200 cumulative volunteer hours & 60 cumulative education hours) include Kim Dickerson and Terri Maher.
Yvonne Clifford and Pat Johnson received their Advanced Extension Master Gardener Silver certification. To earn their Advanced Extension Master Gardener Silver certification, they had to accumulate 500 volunteer hours and 75 education hours.
That evening, Purdue Extension also recognized the individuals who completed the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training and are now considered Purdue Extension Master Gardener Interns. Those individuals include Ashley Koulak, Catherine Knowling, Charlie Greenlee, Connie Duvall, Daniel Martin, Kim Bayless, Kimberley Brown, Lori Stark, Michaela Johnson, Sonya Boetjer, and Susan Elkins.
Please join Purdue Extension in congratulating all the Purdue Extension Master Gardeners who received a new certification!
If you would like to know more about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program, please contact the Putnam County Extension Office at 765-653-8411.
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