About Elza Records

Elza (Elizabeth) Records is Sustainable Transportation Coordinator with OSU, and former staff with OSUES Master Gardener Programs of Linn and Benton Counties.
New volunteer opportunity! Help us connect with partners to strengthen the MGV Program.
  • New executive eNews format! Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update.
  • 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 “$”)
  • 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.

Check out the new format debut!

Help us connect with partners to strengthen the MGV Program with a new volunteer opportunity.
  • New executive eNews format! Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update.
  • 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. New this week –
    • Plant clinic online – help desperately needed. Explore questions like, “is this a ZomBEE?” and more. New flexible shifts.
    • Greenhouse area cleanup at Philomath High School.
    • 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!
    • Visit the Benton County Volunteer opportunities page to sign up.
  • Continuing education (free to MGVs unless noted with “$”)
  • 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  
  • Community news
    • None this week. Check back soon.

  • Community news
    • Any volunteer opportunities listed here do not count towards your Master Gardener volunteer hour requirement. The inclusion of items in this section is as a courtesy to community partners and does not imply an endorsement.
    • Please let your gardeners know about our seed swap/exchange box is all set up! We are at 2988 NW 13th Place, Corvallis. Bring your half empty or last years leftover seeds and swap with ours. Thanks! 🌱🌸

This is a sample e-News post for Benton County Master Gardeners.

This post would replace the bi-weekly e-News being sent by OSU from the MailChimp service.

The same content would be shared but in a different format (announcements on new volunteer opportunities and continuing education classes, updates from the OSU Master Gardener Program, BCMGA links, community news.)

All current Master Gardener volunteers would be emailed a link to this page from Elizabeth as a BCC every other week. This would eliminate the use of MailChimp, simplify the process for OSU Staff/Faculty, and reduce chances of errors by only maintaining one list of current OSU volunteers.

This would also bring all of the OSU volunteer information onto a single website instead of having it be dispersed in multiple emails.