- Please bookmark the Volunteer Resource Page. It has newsletter archives, an updated volunteer sourcebook, continuing education opportunities, and volunteering opportunities. It is your one-stop source for program essentials!
- Have an item for eNews? Please contact staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month. Please use this event checklist to ensure all needed information is included in your request.
- Shout outs
- Program funding update: Exciting opportunity to support the Master Gardener program. On April 26, 2023, Master Gardeners and supporters will come together to show our belief in the Master Gardener program and Oregon State University’s Dam Proud Day. This 24-hour period is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of the Oregon State community, including supporting Master Gardeners, and stretching ourselves toward our aspirations. As a featured fund on Dam Proud Day, we have a special opportunity to raise money to support our work. Here’s how Master Gardener volunteers, past and present, can help NOW. Read the post and get involved.
- TODAY – 3/16, LCMGA Members Meeting. Via Board President Betty Goergen: Linn County Extension Office, the room opens at 6 pm (social half hour) and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Rich Little will talk to us about insects. I do not know the specific topic at this time but I assure you it will be educational and interesting. Come and dive into the world of insects with us. Membership meetings count as Continuing Education. How great is this!!! Get together with fellow Master Gardeners and report it as Continuing Education.
- [G] NEW – 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 – Linn Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tools Skill Sessions. 1:30-3pm at the Linn Extension Office, after PNW Brown Bag talks. Learn how to use the pH meter and microscope to help gardeners solve problems! Learn more and RSVP HERE.
- Coming soon – various plant clinic opportunities – stay tuned!
- Here’s how Master Gardener volunteers, past and present, can help NOW.
- Volunteer opportunities [T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now!
- [T] NEW! Wednesdays and Fridays starting 3/15 – Linn County Master Gardener Association Demo Garden Workdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm. See a map to the garden HERE. Drop-in. Report service as Educational Garden Maintenence: Indirect.
- [T] Community science. Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife. Explore and sign up. Many projects are remote and on your own schedule. Report the time as citizen science: indirect.
- Various dates – Peaceful Valley Seed in North Albany is seeking volunteer presenters for various topics including composting, spring perennials, sustainable landscaping, summer garden maintenance, summer pruning and more. Certified volunteers who are interested may contact the organizer directly: Kimberly Montgomery 541.981.2248 kimberly@groworganic.com Report service as Instructor: Direct.
- Find ongoing and anytime opportunities on the Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page
- Continuing Education [G] = opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit.
- [G] NEW – 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 – Linn Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tools Skill Sessions. 1:30-3pm at the Linn Extension Office, after PNW Brown Bag talks. Learn how to use the pH meter and microscope to help gardeners solve problems! Learn more and RSVP HERE.
- NEW! 3/11-3/19 Sunset Virtual Gardening Festival has free live-streamed webinars on dozens of gardening topics eligible for Master Gardener continuing education. (Recordings have a fee.) All research-based topics count for continuing education, not including floral arranging, garden tours, Mindful Monday topics, and Field Guide to Outside Style. Learn more and register for free.
- New! Anytime. Recordings of Zoom Master Gardener training from Curry County with guest lecturers from OSU and beyond, are available for any volunteer to take as continuing education. Trainees are also welcome to watch and supplement their classes. More links are being added weekly, see the current list HERE.
- 3/16 Gardening in the PNW – Garden Planning presented by Karin Magnuson – 12:00pm – 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent
- New – 3/18 Spring into Gardening “Our Changing Landscape”, a one-day educational event organized by Yamhill County Master Gardener Association. For more information and registration, go to the Yamhill County MGA website ycmga.org. All classes (except Topiary) count toward Continuing Education hours
- 3/23 Gardening in the PNW – Topic TBA – 12:00pm – 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent
- [G] 3/31 Growing Together – Soils & cover crops – 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Linn County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden in the Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany
- [G] 4/7 Growing Together – Garden planning – 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Linn County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden in the Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany
- OSU Extension Master Gardener Program News
- Introducing a new award: Growing & Belonging. What does it mean to grow our work inclusively? To create an environment where everyone belongs? Let’s find out, together, with our new Growing & Belonging County, and Statewide Awards. Read the update from OSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM NEWS.
- Call for nominations: this year’s Oregon Master Gardener Awards. We are excited to celebrate the good work of OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Please remember that May 15th is the due date for all Oregon Master Gardener Association (OMGA) awards. All awards should be submitted electronically. Remember that all award nominations must be COLLABORATIVELY prepared, working with your local Master Gardener Association and your local Master Gardener Program staff. You can learn more about the awards on the OMGA website. (Check back as links are added). Read the update from OSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM NEWS.
- Popular OSU Extension Service publications this week:
- LCMGA News
- Mason Bee Supplies and Cocoons are now available for pre-order!
- 1. Choose your pick-up location and time: https://beav.es/Sxz
- 2. Order your gear: https://linnmastergardeners.com/
- 3. Pick up your items and experience the pollination benefits of blue orchard mason bees!
- Supplies are limited, so order now!
- Community news (Please note that anything in this section is not eligible for MGV volunteer service nor endorsed by Extension, but is mentioned as a courtesy to our community.)
- None this week – check back soon.
