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- You can still find back issues HERE.
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- Program updates
- What does COVID-19 mean for Extension volunteer activities? Get the latest information. Currently we’re in a holding pattern and are expecting more updates in early July.
- Shout outs
- In case you missed it, Brooke Edmunds has transferred to Marion and Polk County Extension. Program staffing is still TBD. I (Elizabeth) am currently your main contact for MGV program needs.
- Volunteers needed.
- Interview partner organizations for the Oregon MGV Program Needs Assessment. If you collaborate with regional or local non-profits, schools, working groups, or agencies, check this one out!
- Demo garden: Because of the blazing temperatures coming, we will meet on FRIDAY this week instead of Saturday.
- Visit the Linn County Volunteer opportunities page to sign up for these opportunities, and more.
- Continuing education (free to MGVs unless noted with “$”)
- 7/13/2021 @3pm: Fire-wise Landscaping | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series.
- 9/9-9/17/2021, ($): International Master Gardener Conference 2021.
- Anytime: Elevated MGV courses. Grow skills for successful volunteering in 2021 and beyond.
- Learn the ECCO database/diagnostic tool for solving gardeners problems. This tool is a major upgrade to other question-tracking tools we’ve used.
- Anytime: Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series.
- Extension updates
- Japanese Beetles in Oregon. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese beetles at each cycle of life, and find out how to report a suspected sighting. EM 9158 Revised June 2021
- LCMGA updates
- Board meeting info: see this week’s eNews email.
- BeeNotes: did you know LCMGA members publish this just-in-time advice for mason bee enthusiasts? Check it out HERE and subscribe.
- Community news
- None this week. Check back soon.
