Thank you for your interest in joining the Baker County OSU Master Gardener™ volunteers! The Master Gardener Program is a dynamic volunteer program that will increase your knowledge of gardening, encourage you to help others in the community, and build new friendships.
The OSU Master Gardener Program consists of two parts:
- Chapter materials/lessons may be viewed in person as a group at the OSU Ext Office or done at home on your own time.
- Hands on learning via the learning lab will be offered in person at the OSU Ext Office or via zoom.
* In person sessions allow you more opportunties to ask questions, get answers and program updates.
An individual must complete both parts to successfully become an OSU Master Gardener.
The registration form may be obtained at the OSU Extension Office 2600 East St., Baker City, or at the following website: Baker County Master Gardener registration form It may be printed and mailed in, or sent in electronically. Registrations and fees need to be turned in by date listed on registration form. .
Class fee: $150. It includes a 3-ring binder-ready textbook (3” binder not included).
Overview for the year
- Lectures and learning labs are typically offered from the February through May. The lectures are taught by OSU experts and provide key horticulture knowledge.
They may be viewed by the participant’s anytime. The weekly Learning Labs afford you the chance to have hands on opportunities and meet other program participants.
- Volunteer hours are a key part of the learning experience to becoming an OSU Master Gardener volunteer. We require 40 hours of volunteer service. All volunteer experiences are designed to help you learn and connect with the community.
- Not interested in volunteering, you may take the training and receive a letter acknowledging classroom completion, the title Master Gardener is trademarked and only those volunteering with the appropriate OSU Extension Service office may use the title.
Signing in for taking the online classes may require services like Google, email or internet access. If assistance is needed for obtaining an account, we are available to help.
To Register
After printing and completing the registration you can submit it by either hand delivering or mailing the form and fee to the OSU Extension Office at 2600 East St. Baker City.
OR
Sending the completed application electronically to [email protected] and mailing the fee to the OSU Extension Office at 2600 East St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Mindy Sherrieb, Master Gardener Coordinator
OSU Extension, Baker County
***Absence Policy
The Master Gardener Program requires a time commitment due to the amount of gardening content that we cover. Completion of all sessions including labs is expected. Please schedule trips and other commitments on non-class days. If you anticipate being absent or an emergency occurs please reach out as soon as possible.
Due to the nature of this course, make up options may be limited. If you are unable to complete multiple sessions it may affect your ability to graduate in. You may be asked to repeat coursework at another time or to complete an alternate assignment to cover the topic.
