Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who want to learn and share research-based gardening information. Program will be hybrid training with both online and in-person learning. Once you apply and have been accepted, you will be considered an OSU Master Gardener™ trainee. As a volunteer in training, you will participate in weekly hybrid (both in person and online combined) training conducted by qualified OSU Extension faculty, specialists, and certified OSU Master Gardeners™. Training days occur once a week for 8 weeks. Please consider these dates when applying, keeping in mind that you are required to attend a minimum of 7 classes in person. For 2026, these are the training dates:
Dates: In person classes will be held on Wednesdays, February 25 – April 29.
Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service, 3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg. 3, Redmond, OR, or designated off-site gardens
Cost will be $280.00 and includes tuition and supplies. Partial scholarships are available.
Applications are due by January 31, 2026.
More information at: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/central/how-join
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