Mary Jemison is among the higher-profile historical figures of western New York. But to many, her story -- of capture by Shawnees, adoption into the Senecas, long trek to what is now Livingston County and hardships shared with her Seneca loved ones -- is dry words on a page, the woman merely a statue in Letchworth State Park.

BATAVIA, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will again be offering the popular Master Gardener Training series. The training allows interested community members to learn about a variety of horticulture topics and become a certified Master Gardener.