Wilburton — Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) is excited to announce the reopening of its Horticulture Course Options for Spring 2026, welcoming students and community members back into the greenhouse, the garden, and the classroom beginning January 12, 2026. Rooted in a long tradition of hands-on agricultural education, EOSC’s horticulture facilities—located adjacent to the Goddard Livestock Center—feature modern greenhouses, classroom space, and opportunities for experiential learning. Originally developed in 2016 with the installation of an innovative aquaponics system, the greenhouses have been described as a “living laboratory” for students and continue to serve as a model for sustainable and practical horticulture education in southeastern Oklahoma. “This is more than reopening classes—it’s about reconnecting people to plants, place, and purpose,” said Rene’ McCracken, Dean of Agriculture. “Whether students want to design landscapes, manage a greenhouse, grow food for their community, or simply learn better gardening practices, these courses are designed to meet people where they are and help them grow and I am thrilled to be leading these courses.”