- New executive eNews format! Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update.
- This is your eNews! Share your thoughts about the new format in this 3-minute survey.
- You can still find back issues HERE.
- Want to share something in eNews? Please email Elizabeth Records, program staff.
- 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.
Author Archives: Elza Records
Benton MGV eNews
Check out the new format debut!
- New executive eNews format! Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update.
- This is your eNews! Share your thoughts about the new format in this 3-minute survey.
- You can still find back issues HERE.
- Want to share something in eNews? Please email Elizabeth Records, program staff.
- 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 “$”)
- 7/13/2021 @3pm: Fire-wise Landscaping | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series.
- 9/9-9/17/2021, ($): 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. Join Deb K, Fred P, Ann S, Tessa H and others in using a tool that is a major upgrade to other question tracking tools.
- 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
- Community news
- None this week. Check back soon.
Edible sale volunteers needed
- Saturday May 8
- Various times
- Various roles
- Open to all active volunteers
- Report service as fundraiser:support
Sample eNews
Featured
- Program updates
- What does COVID-19 mean for Extension volunteer activities? Get the latest information.
- Shout outs. Thanks to Pete and Jeanette Scott for supporting Seed to Supper! See the story in the latest GROWING.
- Volunteers needed
- Continuing education (free to MGVs unless noted with “$”)
- 5/6/2021 @12pm: Gardening in the PNW Lunchtime Talks – Dry Gardening.
- 5/18/2021 @12pm: The Culture of Gardening with Abra Lee: “The Work is in Our Hands”.
- 5/11/2021 @3pm: Water-wise gardening | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series.
- 9/9-9/17/2021, ($): International Master Gardener Conference 2021.
- Anytime: Elevated MGV courses. Grow skills for successful volunteering in 2021 and beyond.
- Anytime: Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series Online/anytime.
- Extension updates
- How to Control Slugs in Your Garden / Cómo Controlar a las Babosas en su Jardín. Practical tips on how to deal with slugs in your garden, given in both English and Spanish.
- 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! 🌱🌸
Sample Benton e-News (week of 3/8)
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.