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Master Gardener volunteers grow food, knowledge and community across Oregon

Together, Master Gardener volunteers contributed 157,213 hours of service in 2024 — the equivalent of 77 full-time staff positions — and delivered more than $5.46 million in community value.

Leslie Madsen | Nov 2025 | Impact story

Master Woodland Managers strengthen Oregon forests

The program cultivates both expertise and community service.

Sep 2025 | Impact story

City trees get new advocates at OSU

Sarah Low and Jennifer Killian will support thriving city trees and greener urban communities.

Chris Branam | Aug 7, 2025 | News story

Invasive jumping worms disrupt Oregon soils and ecosystems

Jumping worms stay in the debris on top and eat two to three times the amount of leaf litter as the other worms.

Kym Pokorny, Chris Branam | Jul 24, 2025 | News story

OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers receive 2025 statewide awards

Volunteers were honored for excellence in education, leadership, inclusion and outreach during the 2025 Joy of Gardening Conference at OSU.

LeAnn Locher | Jul 22, 2025 | News story

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