{"id":1336,"date":"2022-08-25T17:13:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T17:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2022-08-25T17:13:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T17:13:58","slug":"linn-master-gardener-enews-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/08\/25\/linn-master-gardener-enews-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn Master Gardener eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bookmark our page:&nbsp;<strong><em>Find newsletter archives, volunteer handbook and more volunteer opportunities at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\">https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share an item for eNews by contacting your program staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/event-promo-checklist-MGVs.docx\" target=\"_blank\">Please use this event checklist<\/a>\u00a0to ensure all needed information is included in your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/Bee-Notes-awardees-collage-2022.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/linnbentonmg\/2022\/08\/12\/linn-master-gardeners-win-award-for-pollinator-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linn Master Gardeners win award for pollinator newsletter!<\/a>\u00a0Congratulations to Linn County Master Gardener Association for winning the\u00a0Marje Luce Search for Excellence from Oregon Master Gardener Association, for their publication\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinnmastergardeners.com%2Fbee-notes&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb8b1182166dc4b566caf08da7bee9247%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637958561823663248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=o3c2CVyh8fkm7%2FaDYJPcSRkLjdO25Jme1okdXTGeJBo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Bee Notes<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Program update<\/strong><\/a> via Richard Riggs, Regional Director: <em>&#8220;Elizabeth Records will be returning to her role as an Education Program Assistant supporting your groups and Brooke Edmunds will be returning in a limited capacity as the community horticulture faculty supervising Elizabeth. If you have questions for Brooke and Elizabeth, please get in touch with them directly. They will both be at the September LCMGA Board meeting.&#8221; <\/em><\/li><li><strong>LCMGA meetings<\/strong> <ul><li>Board meeting &#8211; Sept 6th at Linn Extension Office starts at 1 pm and usually ends by 2 pm<\/li><li>General membership meeting Sept 22nd. LCMGA Board President Betty Goergen will let you know the time and place in her next email.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Save the date: <\/strong>Linn County Master Gardeners will again offer in-person blue orchard bee cocoon harvesting classes. Rich Little will offer a \u201cTrain the Trainer\u201d class at the Linn Extension office on Wednesday, September 14<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0from 10:00-Noon. Sign up coming soon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Graduation and Celebration 11\/19\/22 in Tangent.<\/li><li><strong>MGVs protecting youth<\/strong>: at Mini College, the Statewide Program Coordinator reminded volunteers that all OSU volunteers are required by University policy to report suspected child abuse discovered while performing duties related to OSU youth programs. Both employees and non-employees must immediately report suspected child abuse and neglect to either the Department of Human Services or law enforcement. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youth.oregonstate.edu\/abuse\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more. <\/a><\/li><li><strong>Volunteer service hours and continuing education are due 10\/31<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Congratulations<\/strong>\u00a0to the growing group of trainees who have completed learning and service goals to earn their first Master Gardener Volunteer Certifications! <strong>Save the date for graduation and celebration on November 19 in Tangent.<\/strong> Are you a trainee who needs help completing your service?\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.office365.com%2Fowa%2Fcalendar%2FLetsTalkPlantsMasterGardenerProgram%40OregonStateUniversity.onmicrosoft.com%2Fbookings%2Fs%2Fw7uOzwRJmk-WdS_va38AeA2&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb16aea429ad44edcc5ef08da7cbf5598%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637959458464006906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J53VGmg8ubVdIDd%2B5x%2Brd2Bjz4wbHAYRLgU%2BaeI%2FJo8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule a visit about volunteering<\/a>\u00a0or contact Elizabeth Records.<\/li><li><strong>Thank you<\/strong>\u00a0to everyone who is reporting service and continuing education! Here are goals to meet for two popular tracks for returning volunteers from our\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guide to Volunteering<\/a>:<ul><li><strong>Certified Continuing Master Gardener Volunteer<\/strong>: A Master Gardener Volunteer who has graduated and wishes to remain active in the program beyond the initial year and volunteer in an educational role. Certified continuing Master Gardener Volunteers are required to recertify each year by completing 20 hours of volunteering, 10 hours of continuing education and submitting completed OSU volunteer paperwork.<\/li><li><strong>Continuing Master Gardener Volunteer (non-certified)<\/strong>: a Master Gardener Volunteer who has graduated and wishes to remain active in the program beyond the initial year but not volunteer in a direct educational role(s). Non-certified continuing Master Gardener Volunteers are still required to complete program agreements annually. Non-certified Continuing Master Gardener Volunteers are not eligible to provide education to public (presentations, plant clinic, serving as a mentor, any direct education, etc.) until they become certified.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong><ul><li><strong>New fall dates &#8211; Albany Library Houseplant Swap and Extension open house! <\/strong>Pop-Up Plant Clinics\u00a0need people to \u201ctalk plants\u201d with our communities. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn32\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up\u00a0HERE<\/a>. Report service as Plant Clinic: Direct<\/li><li><strong>Trainees welcome \u2013 Demo Garden<\/strong>: Join us for work parties at the Linn Demo Garden on Wednesdays and\/or Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm.\u00a0Report service as Educational Garden (Maintenance): Indirect.<\/li><li><strong>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0on the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Continuing education opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>NEW! 2022 Dry Farming Field Day:<\/strong>\u00a0The Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Small Farms Program is offering the 8th annual Dry Farming Field Day. Come learn about multiple dry farming research projects, taste different varieties of dry-farmed produce\u00a0and visit with other growers and researchers in the Dry Farming Collaborative. Sept. 14, 4-6 p.m. at the Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture (844 SW 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97331).\u00a0This event is free to attend but registration is required.\u00a0Space is limited. Farmers and service providers:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3D843ac41e5d%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9n5ilhMezyCfCf5L7YA6Ip1%2FUBdwWlfbOhsrisUpfts%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/beav.es\/ib5<\/a>; gardeners:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3Dcd97281f42%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BZo1L7moh6ff59SJaMlNAjQzUSLQjmGuzTlF4Ljai6o%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/beav.es\/ibi<\/a>. For more info and registration please visit:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3Da9773bb063%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KuqjSndSxPeDaDXKPXgtcWyzXSnPMGXI1E97nqWrinE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/smallfarms.oregonstate.edu\/smallfarms\/projects\/dry-farming<\/a>\u00a0or contact Teagan Moran at 541-713-5011 or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Rich Little entomology learning opportunities<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Diagnostics desk sessions\/Office plant clinic.\u00a0<\/strong>Thursdays 1-3 \u2013 learn how to identify and solve insect and plant issues with longtime MGVs Rich and Susan. These two are retired scientists and coordinates of the BEEvent pollinator conference.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn33\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\u00a0and make sure to bring a sample to work on if there\u2019s not one from a client.<\/li><li><strong>LIVE entomology workshop <\/strong>September 15th 6-8 pm. These will be at the Linn Extension Office and open to both Linn and Benton County Master Gardeners.\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A45A9AC29A7F85-entomology\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202230\">Sign up now: 9\/3 &amp; 9\/4 Plant Clinic at the\u00a0State\u00a0Fair.<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202230\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<\/a>Free wristbands and parking permits will be mailed to participants as soon as they are available.\u00a0Learn more and RSVP. Report service as Plant Clinic: Direct<\/li><li><strong>Drop-in classes In the Demo Garden<\/strong>\u00a0(free). Master Gardeners are teaming up to discuss gardening. Each session features a short talk, demonstrations and valuable information to take home. Planting your Garden\u2014How and when to prepare the soil, plant, and transplant vegetables and ornamentals.<ul><li><ul><li>Harvesting Fruits &amp; Vegetables\u2014How to determine the peak flavor and ripeness of fruits and vegetables. Sept 8th Thursday 10 am and 6 pm<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><ul><li>September 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#compost\">Compost Can-do: develop a system that meets your needs<\/a><\/li><li>Find more\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(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.)<\/em><ul><li><strong>BNC (Basic Needs Center) Food Pantry Welcomes Produce from Home Gardens:&nbsp;<\/strong>The OSU BNC Food Pantry would love any extra produce from your gardens. Our community relishes fresh produce. If you have a surplus, contact the BNC (541-737-3747 \/&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:bnc@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\">bnc@oregonstate.edu<\/a>) for best time to drop off.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bookmark our page:&nbsp;Find newsletter archives, volunteer handbook and more volunteer opportunities at&nbsp;https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/ Share an item for eNews by contacting your program staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.\u00a0Please use this event checklist\u00a0to ensure all needed information is included in your request. Program update via Richard Riggs, Regional Director: &#8220;Elizabeth Records will be&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/08\/25\/linn-master-gardener-enews-3\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150848],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linn-e-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1336"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1340,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336\/revisions\/1340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}