Want to learn more about plants, disease, insects, etc.?
Want to meet other garden enthusiasts?
Are you available to attend training sessions and willing to become an ongoing volunteer?
Well this class is for you!
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Orange County training program starts January 14, 2026.
Thanks for your interest in the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Orange County, NC!
We want to provide you more information about the training and inform you that we made minor changes to our previous application process.
Classes will be held for 15 weeks beginning January 14, 2026 (Wednesday Mornings) and ending on April 22, 2026.
We will meet from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at the Cooperative Extension Multipurpose Room in the Bonnie B Davis Ag Center (1020 US-70 in Hillsborough, NC)
Prior to filling out an application, candidates must participate in an orientation to better understand what our program is about.
Applications will be provided at orientation.
The orientation dates are below (you only need to attend one):
Click here to submit the date you are available.
or go to https://go.ncsu.edu/2026_oc_mgv_orientation
We can only accommodate approximately 25 people for each orientation and will do our best to schedule first come first serve.
We will email you to confirm your attendance to the orientation date and time.
We look forward to meeting you at orientation.
Applications are due October 1, 2025 with a nonrefundable $10.00 application fee.
Acceptance confirmations will be emailed out by October 15, 2025.
Cost for the class is $125.
We hope to see you at an orientation!
Please select available date for your orientation.
Space is limited and highly sought after…
Click here to view a link to a trifold flyer about our program.
Questions about the Master Gardener Program can be addressed to our Master Gardener Help Desk at (919) 245-2061 [M-F]
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