RICHLAND COUNTY
Precipitation monitor training. The next training and orientation session for Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Volunteer Precipitation Monitors will be Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 205B, Mansfield.
As a precipitation monitor you will measure and record rain and snowfall at your home or business. Data is used to gauge long-term trends in watershed health and land use practices. You will be provided with the equipment; all you need is access to the internet. Your data is shared with the public on the Richland SWCD Water Data Map at http://richlandswcd.net/services/water/water-data-map.
For more information or to register for the training by Feb. 3, call 419-747-8685 or email sutter.theresa@richlandswcd.net.
STARK COUNTY
Master gardener training. The Stark County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is accepting applications for its 2020 class.
Informational sessions are planned for: 6 p.m. Feb. 4 OSU Extension office, 2800 Richville Drive SE, Massillon; 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6 Plain Community Branch Library, 1803 Schneider St. NE, Minerva; 2 p.m. Feb. 13 University of Mt. Union Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva; 4 p.m. Feb. 27 Sandy Valley Branch Library, 9754 Ave. SE, Magnolia.
To register or to get an application packet, contact Heather Neikirk at 330-832-9856 ext. 3476 or neikirk.2@osu.edu.
Application packets can be found online at https://go.osu.edu/becomeamastergardenervolunteer2020.
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