Purdue Extension Offering Master Gardener Leadership Training

As a Purdue Master Gardener, you’ve learned about gardening and home horticulture, and teaching those subjects in your community. Now’s the time to take the next step- becoming a leader. Sign up today for the Master Gardener Leadership Training Course, a leadership development training program available to certified Purdue Master Gardeners of all Indiana counties. In 5 sessions, you will learn about:

• Your own personality type and those of others
• The nature of leadership and how to communicate
• Working with others Leading groups and running effective meetings
• Managing conflict

You’ll learn from your personal experiences and self-assessments, small group activities and discussions, online leadership webinars, and real-life applications. What you’ll earn is:

• A Purdue Master Gardeners Growing Through Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the program
• Personal growth as a leader
• The confidence to share your new understanding of leadership development with others
• The ability to use your leadership skills in service as Purdue Master Gardeners and in your community

The cost of the program is $30 and it is available to all current Indiana Master Gardeners. There are 5 sessions to attend: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10. The sessions will be held from 1pm-4pm at PNC – Valparaiso Undergraduate Building, 600 Vale Park Road in Valparaiso. Application deadline is October 15.

For more information or to fill out an application, please visit the Purdue Extension website at www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/porter or call (219) 465-3555.