ELLSWORTH – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its popular master gardener volunteer training starting on Friday, Feb. 4, and lasting through Friday, May 13, with one Saturday session to be determined. Participants receive 40 hours of intensive training in gardening and volunteerism.

Sessions will be held at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension office. The cost of the program is $80. For information, or to request an application, call 667-8212.