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Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Certification
February 22, 2021
When: March 16-May 6, 2021 (see schedule)
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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The Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Certification is going virtual this year! Over the course of 8 weeks and over 32 instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology, integrated pest management in the garden, landscape and home, be able to identify common insects, spiders and arthropods in Texas, learn about butterfly gardening and native pollinators and much more. iNaturalist training, invasive insects to watch in Texas, medical entomology, using dichotomous keys for identification will also be covered.
The registration fee includes a field guide, two additional identification tools, loop, many other resources and guides, pin once certification is complete, and an optional collecting kit (net, forceps, killing jars, killing solution, pins, spreading board, magnifier, collecting instructional booklet, pen, labels and collection box).
2021 Entomology Advanced
Training-Registration Open!
The link to register and a blurb about the program is below:
https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/3310
You’ll see the schedule on the link above on the left hand side, along with the approval form.
This class is only for Certified Master Gardeners (sorry Fall 2020 – your turn is coming!). As in all Advanced Trained Master Gardeners, the board will reimburse you for the tuition only ($115), once you complete the entire class and the 20 hours of volunteer time in the specialty.
There is a kit you can purchase upon registration for $65 (total registration and kit- $180)
It is a requirement for you to complete the approval form, either Boone or Mac will approve, and send it in for you. You’ll work pretty closely with Mac on this project, should you decide to take it. Let her know you are interested.
