{"id":1417,"date":"2022-10-05T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2022-10-05T21:21:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T21:21:49","slug":"linn-master-gardener-enews-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/10\/05\/linn-master-gardener-enews-5\/","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.&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;to 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=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Congratulations \nGraduation and celebration \nWe all bee-long\" class=\"wp-image-1418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/10\/We-all-bee-long-graduation-celebration.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Small bites &amp; treats potluck<\/strong><br><strong>+ awards<\/strong><br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKJM8sz_tFyAPC_yyHJA1cNg-HWetIgqZqS_LzrH2KPgz9mg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\">To RSVP CLICK HERE<\/a>.<br><br>Saturday, November 19, 2022 @2-4PM<br>Event Address:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cjatc.org\/\">Central Electrical Training Center<\/a> Tangent, OR 97389<br>Contact: Elizabeth Records, program staff: elizabeth.records@oregonstate.edu 541-730-3471<br><br>We gather to honor your achievements as a Master Gardener volunteer and celebrate what our community can do together.<br>Be recognized for your commitment to growing knowledge, gardens, and communities.<br><strong>Enjoy a dessert\/small bites social (please bring something to share and label food suitable for particular dietary restrictions).<\/strong><br><strong>Celebrate our graduating class of new Master Gardeners.<\/strong><br><strong>Honor volunteer achievement with awards and prizes.<\/strong><br><strong>Family, friends and loved ones welcome. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKJM8sz_tFyAPC_yyHJA1cNg-HWetIgqZqS_LzrH2KPgz9mg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\">To RSVP CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><br><br><em>Best from your hosts\u2014<\/em><br>Linn County Master Gardener Association<br>OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program<br><br><em>with support from&#8211;<\/em><br>Benton County Master Gardener Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Coming soon! 10\/6<\/strong> \u2013 Gardening in the PNW: Insect Explorations with Rich Little. 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm. Albany Library, 2450 14th Avenue SE. FREE, drop in. Retired entomologist Rich will introduce you to pollinators and pests alike.<\/li><li><strong>Linn County Extension Open House<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Oct 17, 2022 4:30 pm \u2013 6:30 pm \u2013 free, drop in. Network and visit with Extension stakeholders, volunteers, employees, and the community. Enjoy door prizes and refreshments.<\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed &#8211; cocoon care helpers<\/strong><ul><li>Trainees welcome!\u00a0<strong>Fall 2022 Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting Classes.<\/strong>\u00a010\/8-10\/25 (various dates\/times including weekends). Assist instructors, support learners, and sell supplies.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-fall1\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and RSVP<\/a>. Report service as \u201cinstructor: direct\u201d.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteer service hours and continuing education are due 10\/31<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mgvrs.extension.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Log your hours<\/a>\u00a0or call Elizabeth if you need help: 541-730-3471.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/zyv6bA65XmccHJZw6\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP<\/a>\u00a0for graduation and celebration on Saturday, November 19 from 2-4 in Tangent.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Questions about 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.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Flinn%2Fevents%2Flinn-county-extension-open-house&amp;title=Linn%20County%20Extension%20Open%20House\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/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>Extension News<\/strong><ul><li><strong>2023 Plant clinic activity project<\/strong>: Help to pick and assemble fun activities for all ages to rotate between local farmers&#8217; market plant clinics next year. Please contact Elizabeth to get involved.<\/li><li><strong>New publication!<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9363\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plant Picks for Bees. EM 9363<\/a>&nbsp;Published&nbsp;September 2022.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Updates!<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9297\">Northern Giant Hornet: A Potential Threat to Honeybee Colonies in Oregon<\/a>&nbsp;EM 9297<\/li><li><strong>New post &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/linnbentonmg\/2022\/09\/29\/native-plants-invite-themselves-into-the-garden\/\">Native plants invite themselves into the garden<\/a><\/strong>. Master Gardener trainee Carrie Falotico wrote: &#8220;There is a growing interest amongst gardeners in the Willamette valley to add more native plants to their gardens and landscapes. What if I told you that some of them might just invite themselves into your garden?&#8221; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.oregonstate.edu%2Flinnbentonmg%2F2022%2F09%2F29%2Fnative-plants-invite-themselves-into-the-garden%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1qzArs5n-s8Q5LDyUDalBzX7wQ5VWwQhzm9whROelKP-6HL-ij8ZmajPU&amp;h=AT2Z89Ij6RYaxDmQqoQxqsA9rWWoB5XEA5FK8vaIl7FH8WWzeJf1zFyKnh9otTnf-cOVrIUrX4o_aY8BxOvYdFpZfcwdm1arvH6vNsICwMfye3Q0gFwe61fwvCQYthyFgo5Q&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2DJiyLMziWVR29up9eoR1duHArN8claxHde5WWsGsRmTe88VrDfkhFCYvkyTlkDp5lb47PuJz4hrR-Ni4EOunAu0ZyYlzG_7H6tpQs7KRnnyoyt6yQrVqxqJto_on3vpqNs29K5qJfLfp41bjLevAgXlJnGlxQiaw9uXQekgUQ-VkVGkrM4FYCkEaFa6NhPUoe1_qVNv5X\" target=\"_blank\">See the plants that found their way into Carrie&#8217;s garden<\/a> and learn about them for yourself!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>LCMGA news<\/strong><ul><li><strong>The Fall 2022 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">OMGA (Oregon Master Gardener Association) newsletter, &#8216;The Gardener&#8217;s Pen&#8217;<\/a><\/strong> is now out. Please take a moment to review the newsletter, which includes important updates on OMGA advocacy to improve MG Program funding.<\/li><li><strong>We have two positions open on our board: The 1st VP<\/strong>&nbsp;is responsible for scheduling the PNW talks and any talks for our membership meetings.&nbsp;<strong>The treasurer<\/strong>&nbsp;is responsible for maintaining our financial records on Quick Books, issuing checks, and providing a report of expenses for our monthly Board Meetings. I and the entire Board will help and support our new officers to make this a fun and rewarding experience. As a Board member, you can help shape the future of Linn Master Gardeners. Please if interested in joining our board in any capacity, call me, 541 990 5624 or email goergenb (at) gmail.com<\/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>Community science!<\/strong>&nbsp;Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gardencitizenscience\/osus-citizen-science-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explore and sign up.<\/a>&nbsp;Many projects are remote and on your own schedule. Report the time as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pop-Up Plant Clinics<\/strong>&nbsp;need people to \u201ctalk plants\u201d with our communities.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn32\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up&nbsp;HERE<\/a>. Report service as Plant Clinic: Direct<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Anytime<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/ofpd\" target=\"_blank\">Become a Forest Pest Detector<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;report observations of potentially invasive species. Report hours as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d. Returning volunteers may report time spent with training as continuing education, and time spent spotting and reporting possible pests as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d.<\/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.&nbsp;Report service as Educational Garden (Maintenance): Indirect.<\/li><li><strong>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<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<\/strong><ul><li><strong>New! 10\/11-10\/25 (various sites and times)&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/linn-benton\/events\/lcmga-mason-bee-cocoon-care-classes\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Bee Cocoon Care classes!<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;If you have mason bees, learn how to triple their survival (and increase your fruit) through cocoon care. Join a FREE hands-on workshop taught by Master Gardener volunteers! If you are a returning volunteer who is new to this class you can report the time as continuing education.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/linn-benton\/events\/lcmga-mason-bee-cocoon-care-classes\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and RSVP.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Rich Little entomology learning<\/strong>: Rich is at the plant clinic most Thursday afternoons from 1-3ish.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn33\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP<\/a>&nbsp;and bring an insect, or a plant damaged by insects, and hone your diagnostics skills with this longtime MGV and retired entomologist.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>10\/20&nbsp;\u2013 Gardening in the PNW: Successful Gardening with Physical Limitations, with Karin Magnusson. 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm. Albany Library, 2450 14th Avenue SE. FREE, drop in. You can keep gardening over the years, using adaptive methods to match your garden and your abilities.<\/li><li>Growing Oregon Gardeners<ul><li>October 11:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#soil\" target=\"_blank\">Soil Fertility and Nutrient Cycling in Garden Beds &amp; Home Landscapes<\/a><\/li><li>November 8:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#GoodStuff\" target=\"_blank\">Growing the Good Stuff: from Sweet Potatoes to Bitter Melons<\/a><\/li><li>Find more&nbsp;<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>\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>10\/8\/2022 Houseplant &amp; cuttings swap. 2:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm.<\/strong> Albany Library, 2450 14th Avenue SE. FREE, drop in. Please bring cuttings and starts of healthy houseplants to share. (Note, volunteer plant clinic spots for this event are filled, and volunteers serving at this event CAN earn service hours. Attending the event as a guest is not eligible for MGV service, but we hope you\u2019ll bring and share houseplant cuttings!)<\/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.&nbsp;Please use this event checklist&nbsp;to ensure all needed information is included in your request. 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