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, 2026.
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service, 3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg. 3, Redmond, or designated off-site gardens
Cost: $280 and includes tuition and supplies. Partial scholarships are available.
Applications are due by January 31, 2026.
More information at extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/central/how-join.
