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OSU Extension educators outline Bee Trails, Master Gardener training and summer assistant in Jackson County
Summary
OSU Extension Educators Josh Winters and Maddie Allman gave quarterly updates on curriculum and upcoming events, said they will hire a summer student assistant, plan to introduce Bee Trails at Canter's Cave and described Master Gardener training requirements.
OSU Extension Educators Josh Winters and Maddie Allman appeared before the Jackson County commissioners on March 18, 2026, to deliver quarterly program updates covering educational curriculum, committee work and upcoming public events.
Winters and Allman said planned activities include the Ohio 4‑H conference and an Open Hike Night at Canter’s Cave. They told commissioners they will hire a summer student assistant to support summer programming. Winters said the office will introduce "Bee Trails" at Canter’s Cave this year as a new outdoor education feature.
The educators described the Master Gardener program as taking roughly 50 hours to complete but noted participants have a full year to finish the training requirements. Commissioner Donnie Willis asked for advice on protecting cherry trees from Japanese beetles; Josh Winters said he would research the topic and send the commissioner information.
The presentation was informational; no votes or formal actions were recorded on the extension items.
