County News

  1. Successful Co-Parenting Program Registration

    Nov. 10, 2024

    OSU Extension Delaware County offers the program “Successful Co-Parenting” (AKA "For The Children") on the first Wednesday evening of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This two-hour educational program focuses on what children need during and after the divorce and how parents

  2. CARTEENS Registration

    Mar. 11, 2020

    Pre-register by clicking the link of the date you want to attend. Fee is $20. The parent/guardian must also attend the meeting, unless the teen is 18 or older. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program to check in.

    Registration links:

    6:30 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - CARTEENS Registration - Byxbe Large Meeting Room, 1610 State Route 521, Delaware

  3. Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification for 2026

    Dec. 03, 2025

    OSU Extension Delaware County to offer Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification on Friday, December 19, 2025.

  4. Interested in Becoming a Delaware County Master Gardener?

    Dec. 03, 2025

    If interested in the program, please fill out an application (can be found at link below) and send to the extension office.

    A program for amateur gardeners who would like to become OSU Extension Master Gardeners in Delaware County will be offered at a future date to be determined. Trainees will receive 50 hours of education in horticultural topics and will complete a 50 hour internship by participating in research-based gardening education, community outreach and ongoing horticultural projects.  

  5. 4-H Clubs Enrolling Now

    Dec. 03, 2025

    In 4-H youth join a community club, guided by adult volunteers, to do hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and citizenship. Youth currently in Kindergarten and up are eligible to join. More info at: How to Join 4-H

  6. Delaware Co. Master Gardener Assoc. to Award Scholarships for 2025

    May. 04, 2020

    The Delaware Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) is offering scholarships for Delaware County residents that have been accepted by or are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in agriculture, botany, food sciences, horticulture or a related field at an accredited college or university in the United States.
    Look for further information coming early in 2026.

    Please visit our Master Gardener page for Scholarship Application.

  7. Now accepting registration for Ohio 4-H Conference

    Dec. 16, 2019

    2020 Ohio 4-H Conference will be Saturday March 14, 2020 located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center 

    Registration fees include a conference fee and a lunch. Fees must be paid to attend any part of the conference.

    Registration postmarked by February 14 is $40.00

    Registration postmarked after February 14 is $50 and does *not* include lunch.

  8. Master Gardener Community Partnership Application

    Oct. 18, 2016

    OSU Extension Delaware County Master Gardener Association is accepting applications to partner with individuals and not-for-profit organizations planning and implementing horticultural projects.  Please click here to download instructions on how to apply, and here to download an application.

  9. Conversations on the Future of Extension

    Sep. 22, 2014

    Celebrating the significant accomplishments and deep impact that OSU Extension has had on communities and in the lives of Ohioans provides a great springboard for the future. A significant component of Ohio’s celebration in 2014 will be a year-long process focused on our future. The primary work this year will center on futuring – asking questions about and envisioning the long-term future of OSU Extension as well as the role the organization should play in shaping and positively impacting Ohio and Ohio residents.

  10. Smith-Lever Act Centennial Celebration

    Mar. 06, 2014

    The 100-year anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act, which officially created the national Cooperative Extension System, will be celebrated in 2014. Activities this year will highlight our past and focus on the current application of Cooperative Extension’s mission and vision as we move into our next century.