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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019


Success StoryWreath Making Workshop Brightens The Holidays



Wreath Making Workshop Brightens The Holidays

Author: James Morgeson

Planning Unit: Washington County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

During horticulture program evaluations and surveys conducted by the horticulture agent, it was apparent that Washington County citizens enjoy and want the Horticulture Agent to offer hands-on horticulture opportunities such as making wreaths with fresh greenery. During this workshop, participants learned about the types of greenery to use, how to cut it for use, care for fresh greenery, and l each participant made a wreath with the materials provided. There were 32 participants in the workshop with the following information obtained in evaluations:

35% Were first-time wreath workshop attendees.

100% of participants said they would return next year. 

75% of participants said they are interested in attending other educational opportunities at the Extension Office.

100% of participants stated they would tell others about programs offered through Extension.







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