{"id":1600,"date":"2023-02-10T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2023-02-11T01:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T01:29:36","slug":"linn-master-gardener-enews-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/02\/10\/linn-master-gardener-enews-11\/","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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/child-insect-drawing-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/child-insect-drawing-edited.png 1080w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/child-insect-drawing-edited-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/child-insect-drawing-edited-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/02\/child-insect-drawing-edited-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New \u2013 continuing education and garden lab opportunity!<br>Want to learn how to teach kids about pollinators?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a free 1\/2 day training workshop in Independence!&nbsp;Each county participating will receive a free&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pollinator.org%2Fbee-smart&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C8f827e0874f34f1ccf8008db0a25fab6%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638114930453771240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4WNdJQDYMvW5FQOfJolhOtN%2B5ZqmaG0oDZvJepVKRms%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Bee Smart School Garden Kit&nbsp;<\/a>from the Pollinator Partnership ($200 value).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a complete curriculum with starter supplies. It can be taught as a series or as individual lessons. It can be used in school gardens or in your Master Gardener demonstration gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When:\u00a0April.\u00a0The specific date &amp; time will be decided on by the participants.<br>Who: Trainees and continuing\/veteran Master Gardeners<br>Where: At the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.independence.or.us%2Frecreation%2Fmt-fir-park&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C8f827e0874f34f1ccf8008db0a25fab6%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638114930453771240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Sln6qFNbrygvgEKwjIWQGpEpclvqQHOOCrVaC3eXfFI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Polk County Master Gardener&#8217;s Inspiration Garden in Independence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more and apply <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_4Nj90Cia5GlsUES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to Brooke Edmunds, brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be notified by email after 2\/15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[T]\u00a0<strong>BEEvent needs volunteers!<\/strong>\u00a0March 4, 2023. The committee is still looking for some additional helpers for fun and easy tasks.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-beevent1#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and RSVP.<\/a>\u00a0Report service as Fundraiser: Support. Trainees who live in Linn County &#8211; this is a perfect opportunity to earn some required service hours. BEEvent sessions can also county for garden labs if reported on our discussion board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[G] <strong>9th Annual BEEvent Pollinator Conference<\/strong> &#8211; 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.\u00a0It will open soon at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.LinnMasterGardeners.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.LinnMasterGardeners.com<\/a><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><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSU Extension Master Gardener Program<\/a> News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growing Oregon Gardeners is back! The wildly popular webinar series produced by faculty and staff of the OSU Extension Master Gardener program, \u201cGrowing Oregon Gardeners, Level Up Series\u201d returns in 2023. Scheduled the second Tuesday of every month, Noon-1pm, February through November, they are free and open to the public. This year, gardeners can learn directly from experts about native plants, dig deep into soil testing, and even how to use oils for pest control. The first webinar kicks off Tuesday February 14th: Rooting for Runoff: Storing and Treating Home Stormwater Using Rain Gardens. Learn more and RSVP <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growing &amp; Belonging: Winter Update<\/strong> &#8211; This is your Winter Update from your statewide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2022\/11\/02\/hows-the-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-work-going-introducing-the-growing-belonging-committee\/\">Growing &amp; Belonging committee<\/a>. Four times a year we publish on the program news blog, sharing our work, findings, and resources to help keep you informed and engaged in creating a local Master Gardener program and association experience that is one of growing and belonging.<\/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>&nbsp;News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OSU Extension Needs Assessment Committee and OMGA Advocacy Committee:<\/strong>&nbsp;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\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<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 \u2013 new location!<\/strong>\u00a0Noon to 1 p.m. at the OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent, OR 97389. Save the dates for these March events in the series:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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\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>\u00a0[T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[T]&nbsp;<strong>BEEvent!<\/strong>&nbsp;March 4, 2023. The committee is still looking for some additional helpers.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-beevent1#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and RSVP.<\/a>&nbsp;Report service as Fundraiser: Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[T] <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. Trainees can earn credit for helping plan and assisting with teaching, after completing modules and skill sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[T]&nbsp;<strong>Community science.<\/strong>&nbsp;Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gardencitizenscience\/osus-citizen-science-projects\/\">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>\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> [G] = opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feb 16 <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!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\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\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan 18<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/pruning-ornamental-trees\">Pruning Ornamental Trees<\/a>&nbsp;12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 14<\/strong>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 14<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/metro\/events\/groundcovers-great-alternatives-turf-grass\">Groundcovers: great alternatives to turf grass<\/a>&nbsp;7:00 pm \u2013 8:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 15<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/growing-caneberries\">Growing Caneberries<\/a>&nbsp;12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb 22<\/strong>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm PST Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 22 Gardening in the PNW &#8211; Climate change presented by Betty Goergen &#8211; 12:00pm &#8211; 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent<\/li>\n\n\n\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\n\n\n<li>[G] <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.\u00a0It will open soon at www.LinnMasterGardeners.com<\/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><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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New \u2013 continuing education and garden lab opportunity!Want to learn how to teach kids about pollinators? Join us for a free 1\/2 day training workshop in Independence!&nbsp;Each county participating will receive a free&nbsp;Bee Smart School Garden Kit&nbsp;from the Pollinator Partnership ($200 value). This is a complete curriculum with starter supplies. 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