Applications available for OSU Master Gardener Program in Central Oregon

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information.

The 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 seven 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 and includes tuition and supplies. Partial scholarships are available.   

Applications are due by January 31, 2026.