{"id":1483,"date":"2022-11-04T18:23:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1483"},"modified":"2022-11-04T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:24:12","slug":"benton-master-gardener-enews-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/11\/04\/benton-master-gardener-enews-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Benton Master Gardener eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1484\" width=\"816\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/11\/volunteer-at-event-lets-talk-plants-2022.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption>Have your friends or family always wanted to volunteer as community gardening educators?  Invite them to apply to become Master Gardeners! The 2023 training combines online coursework with in-person plant problem scenarios and garden labs &#8211; led by returning volunteers. Learn more and apply <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/linn-benton\/how-join\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a> by 12\/31\/2022.<\/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>11\/19 Master Gardener Celebration and Graduation.<\/strong> 2-4pm in Tangent. <strong>Small bites &amp; treats potluck<\/strong> <strong>+ awards<\/strong>. <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>. <ul><li><strong>Got photos of fun MG events this year?<\/strong> To get them included in the slideshow, send them to Betty Goergen: goergenb (at) gmail.com<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li> <strong>Thank you everyone for reporting service hours and re-enrolling! <\/strong><ul><li><strong>104 Benton MGs<\/strong> and trainees completed<strong> 9,150 service hours<\/strong> and <strong>862 continuing education hours<\/strong> during the past year! They made <strong>4,311 contacts<\/strong>. Congratulations!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>If you want to participate in 2023 <\/strong>but still haven&#8217;t RSVP&#8217;d, please complete the DocuSign in your email. If you need paper forms or have questions please call Elizabeth: 541.730.3471<\/li><li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong> <strong>November 8:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#GoodStuff\">Growing the Good Stuff: from Sweet Potatoes to Bitter Melons<\/a><\/strong><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>\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>Please bookmark the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Resource Page<\/a>.<\/strong> It has newsletter archives, an updated volunteer sourcebook, continuing education opportunities, and volunteering opportunities. It is your one-stop source for program essentials!<\/li><li>Have an item for eNews? Please contact 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.<\/li><li><strong>OSU Extension Master Gardener Program News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2022\/11\/02\/hows-the-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-work-going-introducing-the-growing-belonging-committee\/\">How\u2019s the diversity, equity, and inclusion work going?\u00a0Introducing the Growing &amp; Belonging Committee<\/a>. This is an update in our ongoing series of the work being done in the OSU Master Gardener program of growing who we are and serve and creating a community where everyone belongs. Formerly known as the OSU Extension Master Gardener Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce, the group has a new name. <\/li><li><strong>Extension partner spotlight: <\/strong>FoodHero.org is your go-to site for advice on growing your own garden and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/foodhero.org\/garden-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out Food Hero gardening resources<\/a> for English and Spanish gardening handouts and more!<\/li><li><strong>From the Extension Catalog<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Revised!<\/strong> EC 1577 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/ec1577\">Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Hot topics: <\/strong> <ul><li>EM 9289 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9289\">Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators<\/a><\/li><li>EM 9155 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9155\">How to Control Slugs in Your Garden \/ C\u00f3mo Controlar a las Babosas en su Jard\u00edn<\/a><\/li><li>EM 9363 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9363\">Native Plant Picks for Bees<\/a><\/li><li>EM 8749 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em8749\">An Introduction to Being a Master Gardener Volunteer<\/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>BCMGA News<\/strong><ul><li>Via Jana Tindall: &#8220;<strong>reminder to pay your membership dues<\/strong> as soon as possible. Paula Lupcho will be attending the Graduation\/Celebration on November 19 so you can pay in person there. Paula will accept cash, check or credit card. Dues are $15 (plus a small fee if you use a <strong>credit card).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The next board meeting<\/strong> will be Monday, November 14, 3:00-5:00. Please see an email from Jana Tindall for link to join via Zoom. (No in-person meeting.)<\/li><li><strong class=\"\">Like construction?<\/strong>\u00a0Being an MG is not just about plants.\u00a0<strong class=\"\">We need you on the BCMGA Greenhouse Facility Committee.<\/strong>\u00a0We need your skills for constructing shelters for new plants, building irrigation systems, maintaining the greenhouse, and other tasks. Some are occasional jobs that need a crew, and some can be solo projects.\u00a0\u00a0If this other way to contribute (and clock MG hours) appeals to you, join up. The new committee has a leader, Jeff Stephens. Please let him know he can call on you to join in on group projects or take on a solo one.\u00a0Email:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:jeffks023@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">jeffks023@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or phone (360) 624-4981.<\/li><li><strong>Insights\u00a0into Gardening<\/strong> is returning next year! After a 2-year hiatus we will be back with more great educational and entertaining presentations. Once again we will be at LaSells Stewart Center with classes beginning at 9 AM. So, save the date &#8211; February 11, 2023!Online registration will begin January 2, 2023.<\/li><li><strong>The Fall 2022\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">OMGA (Oregon Master Gardener Association) newsletter, \u2018The Gardener\u2019s Pen\u2019<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is now out. Please take a moment to review the newsletter, which includes important updates on OMGA advocacy to improve MG Program funding.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Volunteer opportunities <\/strong><ul><li><strong style=\"color: initial\">New opportunities coming soon!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Community science.<\/strong>\u00a0Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gardencitizenscience\/osus-citizen-science-projects\/\">Explore and sign up.<\/a>\u00a0Many projects are remote and on your own schedule. Report the time as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Find more opportunities\u00a0<\/strong>on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/benton-volunteer-opportunities\/\">Benton 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 \u2013\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2022\/10\/11\/osu-extension-master-gardeners-statewide-trivia-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\">OSU Extension Master Gardeners Statewide Trivia Tournament!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Each session is good for one Continuing Education Credit in the Master Gardener program. Win valuable prizes  \u2013 garden mail-order gift certificates up to $100!<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_n7-MWq1EQ6eYArly6FuBBQ\">November 17, 2022, 6-7pm, Bad Ash Bugs: Invasive and wood-boring insects of the PNW<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_cBZG8RufSom1m52_nLgZBQ\">December 15, 2022, 6-7pm, Nectar Robbers and Ambush Bugs: Lesser-known friends of the garden<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_U36btp_jQe-af4euilK0Jg\">January 19, 2023, 6-7pm, Vegetable Victories: Successful food gardening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_gp1GpUxES5K-4YWe37DAlA\">February 16, 2023, 6-7pm, Being Fruitful: Managing orchard and small fruit challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>November 8:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#GoodStuff\">Growing the Good Stuff: from Sweet Potatoes to Bitter Melons<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Find more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\">HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/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>NEW farm to school booster grants DUE November 8,<\/strong>&nbsp;2022. Up to $2,000 for school garden projects (and maybe community garden projects)! Short application!&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfBo94pFhY0bEPrNSgK6hMC6O1cAd0dY4Ft5uQfaQ2_GUwrhw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link&amp;data=05%7C01%7CElizabeth.Records%40oregonstate.edu%7C1059b0f7b1064c06331808dab203e632%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638018027063623117%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3GKKuVNi6qMGl7aW3qcVlpTkzI8dd3AAHYf4GbRBXBM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and apply.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shout outs 11\/19 Master Gardener Celebration and Graduation. 2-4pm in Tangent. Small bites &amp; treats potluck + awards. To RSVP CLICK HERE. Got photos of fun MG events this year? 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