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2026 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Training starting in February 2026. The class will be held primarily online using Cornell’s Garden-based Learning Library to give students greater flexibility with their personal schedules. Students will work through seven modules and participate in two group sessions each month. One session will be held virtually through Zoom on Wednesday evenings and the other will be in-person on Saturday mornings. During each session, students will review key knowledge checks, participate in class discussions, and listen to guest presenters on various topics.

The MGV training will cover many aspects of horticulture and is open to anyone with a passion for gardening and a willingness to volunteer. Students must complete a final project and contribute 50 hours of volunteer service per year. Training starts in early February and finishes in the middle of June. After we have received your application we will contact you to schedule a time in January to do a short interview as part of the selection process.

For more details on the volunteer position and the schedule, please see the side bar. In addition to interviews and reference checks, we are required to check the motor vehicle record and criminal background for all volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application and return it to Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Community Educator for CCE Oswego, at jwv33@cornell.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Joshua at 315-963-7286 ext. 200.

Fee

$275, which includes access to course materials and a garden manual

Location

CCE Oswego Education Center
3288 Main Street
Mexico, New York 13114

Last updated January 6, 2026