{"id":1583,"date":"2023-02-03T19:52:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T19:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2023-02-03T19:52:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T19:52:04","slug":"linn-master-gardener-enews-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/02\/03\/linn-master-gardener-enews-10\/","title":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/01\/13\/linn-master-gardener-enews-9\/\">Linn Master Gardener eNews<\/a>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Please bookmark the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Resource Page<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;It has newsletter archives, an updated volunteer sourcebook, continuing education opportunities, and volunteering opportunities. It is your one-stop source for program essentials!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an item for eNews? Please contact 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-1536x949.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/nathan-hulsey-zXQFq-KDNFs-unsplash-2048x1265.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New &#8211; continuing education and garden lab opportunity! <br>Feb 8 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/linn-benton\/events\/fruit-tree-pruning-demonstration-albany\">Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration &#8211; Albany<\/a> 1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm Albany, OR with Erica Chernoh, Horticulture Faculty. Free, drop in.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Welcome trainees! <\/strong>If this is your first eNews please take your time to explore. You&#8217;ll find events, news, volunteer opportunities, and garden labs. Check out the headliner event, above, which is an option for garden lab credit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9th Annual BEEvent.\u00a0<\/strong>9th Annual BEEvent Pollinator Conference- March 4, 2023, Linn Expo Center, Albany, Oregon. \u201cAdapting Your Garden to the Coming Changes\u201d. This in-person conference is back after a 2-year online-only presence. Focus on Home Gardens and Small Farms. 9:00am \u2013 3:30pm <strong>Registration has been postponed briefly due to circumstances beyond our control.<\/strong> It will open soon at www.LinnMasterGardeners.com<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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extension News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteer Reporting System updates. <\/strong>The statewide Master Gardener volunteer reporting system is now more secure. It also has a new look and feel. Please bookmark the new site: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vrs.osumg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vrs.osumg.org\/<\/a>  When you log in, follow the steps to update your password.  Tech Support is at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvrs.osumg.org%2Fhelp%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CElizabeth.Records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cf94e43f1f81f44d0cd8008db05696e07%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638109724249485333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZBNNAD5%2FBwqCO99gMeHGuXg0Ha1dEoJtPC5n6njzvHU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vrs.osumg.org\/help\/<\/a> (Trainees &#8211; please wait on making accounts until prompted &#8211; thanks!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>**New information about emerald ash borer.**<\/strong> We know you may be concerned about your ash trees with the news of the arrival of the emerald ash borer. It\u2019s important to know what to look for. <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fpub%2Fem-9380&amp;data=05%7C01%7CElizabeth.Records%40oregonstate.edu%7C8d210114881b4e6ba6a208db060a4b2d%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638110413505340745%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Z%2BqeeHZSLzCLekmgZnXdwNwEvAhAvk%2FER869Cci%2Bonc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A new guide<\/a> developed by OSU Extension faculty can help you distinguish the effects of emerald ash borer from those of typical ash pests. Many new photos in the guide show the holes of emerald ash borer and the trees in Forest Grove, Oregon infested with the invasive pest. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge<\/strong>, Oregon State University Extension\u2019s statewide seed giveaway, returns for a fourth year in 2023 featuring a continued partnership with the Oregon Potato Commission.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting Feb. 6, individuals and households, schools and groups can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/foodhero.org\/growthis\">sign up<\/a>&nbsp;to receive an individual\/household seed kit, group kit or seed-starting teacher classroom kit through the mail.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coffee chats are back for 2023!<\/strong>\u00a0If you are a board member, committee chair, or engaged volunteer, this is a chance to visit informally with program staff (Elza). Learn more and sign up\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-coffee1#\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEW!<\/strong>&nbsp;EM 9380&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9380\">Oregon Ash: Insects, Pathogens and Tree Health<\/a>&nbsp;Published&nbsp;January 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular this week: EM 9277&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9277\">Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/01\/18\/dirt-the-movie-gails-answers-to-questions-for-reflection\/\">Dirt! The Movie: Gail\u2019s Answers to Questions for Reflection<\/a>. Oregon State University (OSU) kicked off their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diversity.oregonstate.edu\/MLK%20Commemoration\/2023-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemoration\">41<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0annual Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration event<\/a>. For the fourth consecutive year, the OSU Extension Master Gardener program hosted a commemoration event.\u00a0In advance of the movie, we shared three questions that we asked attendees to reflect upon during the movie. In an effort to spur discussion, I (Statewide MG program coordinator) wanted to share my answers to these three questions. I invite you to share your answers, in the comments section.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the blog.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linnmastergardeners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LCMGA<\/a> News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OSU Extension Needs Assessment Committee and OMGA Advocacy Committee:<\/strong> The Needs Assessment group will be sending out a questionnaire to all Master Gardeners. Please take the time to do it. It will provide vital information to inform the OSU Extension administration about the Master Gardener program&#8217;s needs. OMGA Advocacy group is launching a campaign to push for more state funding for Extension programs. They are asking MGs to contact their legislators to ask that Extension funding be increased. See the 6-month action plan and timeline in the link. It is not too soon to start now. This is extremely important to the future vitality of Master Gardeners and Extension as a whole.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1898wFQNZbIju2r1tND3_8pNnZ_ISJr4G\/view\" target=\"_blank\">View the presentation here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PNW Brownbag lunchtime talks &#8211; new location!<\/strong> Noon to 1 p.m. at the OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent, OR 97389\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feb 9 Spring Insects presented by Rich Little<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 23 Climate Change presented by Betty Goergen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 9 Community Garden presented by Mich Sweigert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 16 Garden Planning presented by Karin Magnuson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 23 TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteer opportunities<\/strong> [T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now! \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[T] <strong>BEEvent!<\/strong>\u00a0March 4, 2023. The committee is still looking for some additional helpers.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-beevent1#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and RSVP.<\/a> Report service as Fundraiser: Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GARDEN EDUCATION CLASSES<\/strong>\u00a0Help develop gardening classes at the Demo Garden for 2023. We have two beds set aside at the Demo Garden and two beds at Willamette Community Garden to use to teach gardening classes. Classes will start in early 2023 and will be similar to Seed to Supper but with a hands-on approach.\u00a0<strong>Want to help design the classes email me,\u00a0Betty\u00a0at goergenb@gmail.com.\u00a0<\/strong>Report service as Instructor: Direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[T] <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>\n\n\n\n<li>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities&nbsp;on the<strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continuing Education<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb 8<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/growing-blueberries\">Growing Blueberries<\/a> 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><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!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<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>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan 18<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/pruning-ornamental-trees\">Pruning Ornamental Trees<\/a>\u00a012:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb 14<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/rooting-runoff-storing-treating-home-stormwater-using-rain-gardens\">Rooting for Runoff: Storing and Treating Home Stormwater Using Rain Gardens<\/a> 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb 14<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/metro\/events\/groundcovers-great-alternatives-turf-grass\">Groundcovers: great alternatives to turf grass<\/a> 7:00 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb 15<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/growing-caneberries\">Growing Caneberries<\/a> 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb 22<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/growing-tomatoes-i-10-minute-universitytm-noon-time-chat\">Growing Tomatoes I: 10-Minute University\u2122 Noon-Time Chat<\/a> 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>watch recordings\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\">HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community news<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><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>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None this week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shout outs<\/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":[150854,150850,150873,150929,150849,150844],"class_list":["post-1583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linn-e-news","tag-continuing-education","tag-extension-updates","tag-mason-bees","tag-plant-clinic","tag-recertification","tag-volunteer-opportunity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1583","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=1583"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1591,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1583\/revisions\/1591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}