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From Scraps to Soil: Vermont Composting Short Course
This course offers an in-depth study of backyard and community-level composting. It covers the many ways to turn food scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich compost. It is offered by the University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program with funding support from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Registration for the 2025 course is closed. See our program website for more information.
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
Registration for the 2026 course runs through January 16, 2026. The course will start on Jan 23 and online course materials will be available to registered participants through June 26, 2026. The final date to drop out of the course and request a refund is Monday, February 6, 2026.
For more information, visit the UVM Extension Master Gardener website or contact Deb Heleba.
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
This course is designed for Vermont gardeners interested in learning science-based information on a wide range of gardening topics including basic botany, vegetable gardening, perennials and annuals, ecological soil management, insect and disease pests, tree care, pollinator plants, landscape design, and tree and small fruit management. Students learn from University faculty and horticulture industry experts.
This is a 16-week online course available to students in two Tracks: Track 1 (Volunteer Certification Track) and Track 2 (at-your-own pace). See detailed information about the course at: https://go.uvm.edu/emgcourse. The course runs from January 23 to May 15 with access to all materials until June 26, 2026.
The fee for this course is $400 for Vermont residents and $550 for out-of-state residents.
NOTE: The fee does not cover the required course manual.
Registration for the 2026 course is open through midnight on January 16, 2026.
*You must have an Extension Foundation account to register. Follow instructions posted at the URL above and/or select "Continue" below to set up an account.*
Vermont Residents Register Here:
- Coordinator: Debra Heleba
- Teacher: Lisa Chouinard
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
UVM Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
Resource Repository
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
This course is currently not accepting new students. Contact Ginger Nickerson at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu for information about future offerings.
Vermont's Forest Pest First Detectors Program
Help protect Vermont’s forests against invasive forest pests. Learn to detect, report, and educate others on pests such as hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly.
Who Should Join?
- Graduates of UVM Extension's Master Gardener program.
- People interested in trees and forests.
- Beginners welcome; no prior knowledge required.
- Forest Pest First Detectors looking for a refresher.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and explain the threat of introduced tree pests to forest health.
- Identify the host trees, signs and symptoms, and look-alikes of key forest insects and pathogens.
- Use resources like VTinvasives.org for information.
- Report suspected pest infestations.
- Volunteer to help in your community (optional)
Course Dates: March 10 – April 27, 2025
This free, course features 10 sections with videos,
articles, podcasts, and self-assessment exercises.
Questions?
Contact Ginger at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu or 802-656-4831
Note: Continuing education credits are not available for this course.
- Teacher: Gwen Kozlowski
- Teacher: Ginger Nickerson