In the fall of 2025, the Lincoln-Bienville Parish Extension Office finished the first Master Gardener Class hosted by Kyleigh Bass. It was a blast, and the participants all learned together through this process. At the December 2025 monthly Master Gardener Meeting, the AgCenter celebrated these graduates with an official ceremony. 

The Extension Office will be hosting another class this summer, and they want to include as many people as possible and get the word out about this awesome program. The Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by the LSU AgCenter. Master Gardener volunteers are highly trained and provide proven, research-based educational programs to Louisiana residents.

This 11-week course will run from June 30, 2026, through September 8, 2026 – every Tuesday between these dates from 1pm to 4:30pm. It will be held at the Lincoln Parish Extension Office. To receive an application, email Kayleigh Bass at kyleighbass@agcenter.lsu.edu or call 318-251-5134. Applications are due by May 28.