OMGA Joy of Gardening Conference

Hi everyone,

Our OMGA 2025 Joy of Gardening Conference registration is now open!

Treat yourself this summer to a 2-day educational event at this year’s Oregon Master Gardener Association Joy of Gardening Conference, July 11-12 at the OSU Alumni Center in Corvallis.

Dr. Leslie Madsen, OSU Master Gardener™ Statewide Program Manager, will deliver opening remarks on Friday July 11 at 9 AM: The Master Gardener Program 2025 and Beyond!

Next, we are lucky to have two fantastic Keynote speakers lined up.

Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM features: Garden Future: Dr. Brooke Edmunds and LeAnn Locher.

Many of us see firsthand the impact of extreme weather events and climate change in our gardens. To help Oregon’s gardeners, the OSU Master Gardener Program has launched a new statewide climate resilience education and outreach project called Garden Future. Learn about the resources available to support Master Gardener volunteers to lead this project.

The Joy of Gardening Conference has something for everyone.  Over 30 instructors are scheduled to speak on a variety of topics from Drought Tolerant Landscaping and Houseplants to Home Orchards and Lilies. There is something for everyone.

NEW this year OMGA is offering sessions to assist Master Gardener Associations welcome new members, obtain grants and sponsors, improve websites and social media outreach, employ best practices for Demonstration Gardens, promote Seed to Supper Programs, and improve leadership skills.

For Fun there will be a Garden Trivia Live with prizes! Join in the fun and test your garden knowledge.

Master Gardeners can earn recertification credits for all classes.

Please share the attached flyer and Conference catalog with your membership. Distribute it on Chapter Facebook, at Plant Sales and other outreach venues. Spread the word far and wide!

To register visit our website at: https://omga.org/joy-of-gardening-2025/

Thank you for your support! Register Today!

Chris Rusch

Oregon Master Gardener Association President