Escambia County Extension Service will host a special Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, August 19 for those interested in learning about the University of Florida’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program. The open house will be held at the Escambia County Extension Service offices at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.

Attendees will learn about training sessions, volunteer activities and the role of master gardeners in our community. Applications will also be available for the 2015-16 fall/winter master gardener training program. During the open house, a program overview and tour of the projects at the Extension Service office will be given by the agent and master gardeners at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately 30 minutes.

For information, contact Beth Bolles with Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or at bbolles@ufl.edu.