{"id":1644,"date":"2023-03-24T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T10:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2023-03-25T00:26:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T00:26:41","slug":"benton-master-gardener-enews-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/03\/24\/benton-master-gardener-enews-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Benton Master Gardener eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re viewing this newsletter as an email and it is hard to read or missing the picture below, please view it on our website by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/category\/benton-e-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICKING HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\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=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Pink-and-White-Gradient-Floral-Funeral-Facebook-Post-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Vi first joined Master Gardeners in 1999. I recall Vi working to update the labels of MG library books. I also ran into Violet volunteering for several other local organizations &#8211; she was someone who was dedicated to public service. Vi &#8211; you will be missed.<br>Community members can share memories of Violet\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchenryfuneralhome.com%2Fobituaries%2FViolet-Vi-Campbell%2F%23!%2FTributeWall&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Ca663513a96cf49c4f74b08db2677b0e5%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638146067722146594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qVRUnzG2mjz8FR9MyL0P7iGtZZaaj3O2DsMZ3QhI%2Bd0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<br>&#8211; Elza Records, Staff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Shoutouts <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The BCMGA Membership meeting has been rescheduled<\/strong> to March 27 (next Monday).\u00a0 The speaker will be Dr. Samuel Chan.\u00a0 He will be speaking on <strong>jumping worm<\/strong>.\u00a0 This will be a hybrid meeting (in-person or Zoom).\u00a0 Doors open at 6:30 for the in-person meeting.\u00a0 The program begins at 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program funding &#8211; how stakeholders like you can help:<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Via <strong>Jennifer Alexander<\/strong>, Extension Communications Director: &#8220;We need to ensure that state legislators continue to hear directly from their constituents\u2014including youth\u2014about the impact of Extension and need for state funding. As one legislator put it to us on Statewides Day, we need to \u201cflood them.\u201d A push over the next few weeks would be helpful, as we head toward the next hearing for the Statewides budget bill that\u2019s set for April 21. Here are resources to take action: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.votervoice.net%2FBEAVER%2Fcampaigns%2F102533%2Frespond&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VTKxtxeu%2FCVVYTMIiufOcp7lBZHHgR50034Eyx2Ka7g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letter portal<\/a>, which makes it easy for stakeholders, community members to&nbsp;<em>personalize<\/em>&nbsp;a letter to their state legislators to share personal impact and urge funding support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeo.maps.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Finstant%2Flookup%2Findex.html%3Fappid%3Dfd070b56c975456ea2a25f7e3f4289d1&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xtBBD5923nwqN88g6CRrtIADRcwQUP83UtIjPIgLgWo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find your legislator tool<\/a>, if people prefer to contact legislators directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D%26ved%3D2ahUKEwic54fNrfX9AhU6FzQIHR9nBfcQFnoECA4QAQ%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.oregonlegislature.gov%252Frayfield%252FDocuments%252FWM%252520Hearings%252520Release%252520March%25252016%252C%2525202023.pdf%26usg%3DAOvVaw11Sds2Hij9i33SFaEGvPJ5&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bMILbcSHRWLegLJH7VIXN8HNkSDFSAe%2BLO0v2eLkwZM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule<\/a>\u00a0for Ways &amp; Means committee budget road show public hearings\u2014Members of the public have the opportunity to testify at each of these scheduled hearings regarding their perspectives and priorities around the state budget.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Folis.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fliz%2F2023R1%2FCommittees%2FJWM%2F2023-04-08-10-00%2FAgenda&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PC4IanqN5Q9gG1MsHmp96DEH%2BBdcjTskiGGaysuUoEo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 8, Portland Community College<\/a>, 10:00 a.m.-noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Folis.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fliz%2F2023R1%2FCommittees%2FJWM%2F2023-04-14-17-00%2FAgenda&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KeAeKMH4ocbgHr%2BuPSVk4zyoW7zO38o6oAZNY25bBu0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 14, Newport Performing Arts Center<\/a>, 5:00-7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Folis.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fliz%2F2023R1%2FCommittees%2FJWM%2F2023-04-21-17-00%2FAgenda&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860045904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3wG1sXx3%2Bw%2Fvf7vdbnFmFIhJ3Bs2YFSyWdYOBrI4xeE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 21, Umpqua Community College<\/a>, Roseburg, 5:00-7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Folis.oregonlegislature.gov%2Fliz%2F2023R1%2FCommittees%2FJWM%2F2023-04-28-17-00%2FAgenda&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860202135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rpqfkxrUh%2FbDpSZ7LboT8M%2Bsl8ml0ErwzR4QI8BvalQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 28, Four Rivers Cultural Center<\/a>, Ontario, 5:00-7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And use this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.box.com%2Fs%2Fdcrjhht59j29tw3vkzbjfdb02hmxery7&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860202135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AtGIPGyINAoeRgpzJgOAyhE7SYO7%2BWTRl7M%2F5M3Z4tU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slide deck<\/a>&nbsp;with key points to support their informational outreach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s more info on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femployee.extension.oregonstate.edu%2Fresources%2Fgovernment-relations%2Flegislative-stakeholder-relations-resources&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc404c903a4c7429cea9d08db2cae2e50%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638152898860202135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QPVQoGVeOnD3CPUF9TWV34IWKWT5NfJwrSCb%2Fv%2FPLGU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legislative and stakeholder relations resource page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/13\/exciting-opportunity-to-support-the-master-gardener-program\/\">Exciting opportunity to support the Master Gardener program<\/a>. On April 26, 2023, Master Gardeners and supporters will come together to show our belief in the Master Gardener program and Oregon State University\u2019s\u00a0Dam Proud Day. This 24-hour period is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of the Oregon State community, including supporting Master Gardeners and stretching ourselves toward our aspirations. As a featured fund on Dam Proud Day, we have a special opportunity to raise money to support our work.\u00a0<strong>Here\u2019s how Master Gardener volunteers, past and present, can help NOW.<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/13\/exciting-opportunity-to-support-the-master-gardener-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the post and get involved.<\/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>Volunteer opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0[T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needed now: <strong>Returning volunteers \u2013 meet new trainees and invite them to your favorite activities! <\/strong>It\u2019s a new day for mentoring \u2013 special skills are no longer <strong>required!\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you, Alan Taylor, 541-929-4141, alantaylor@alyrica.net<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[<strong>T] 3\/25\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a010:00am -1:00pm, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[<strong>T] 4\/1\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a010:00am -1:00pm, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[<strong>T] 4\/8\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a010:00am -1:00pm, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] 4\/8, 4\/22, 4\/29 &#8211; Seed to Supper in the Garden<\/strong>\u00a0is an intro gardening class for new gardeners who qualify for food assistance. We need instructors and helpers for a two-class series at Willamette Community Garden in Corvallis! 4\/8 @10-11:30am, all volunteers meet to plan. 4\/22 &amp; 4\/29 from 10am -12pm are the class dates. RSVP by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/18cr5HgB4yUhdyhgk7jICz2uHPhjJqIeCUE1y58OmKys\/edit#gid=890187061\" target=\"_blank\">adding your name to this spreadsheet<\/a>\u00a0or emailing cget.bentonmg@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] various dates \u2013 Community science \u2013<\/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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Various dates:<\/strong> <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton36#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master Gardener Desk (Office Plant Clinic)<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Various dates<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Peaceful Valley Seed in North Albany is seeking volunteer presenters for various topics<\/strong>&nbsp;including composting, spring perennials, sustainable landscaping, summer garden maintenance, summer pruning and more. Certified volunteers who are interested may contact the organizer directly: Kimberly Montgomery 541.981.2248&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:kimberly@groworganic.com\" target=\"_blank\">kimberly@groworganic.com<\/a>&nbsp;Report service as Instructor: Direct.<\/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>\u00a0[G] = opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4<strong>\/6 Public Seed Library Talks <\/strong>-Starting seeds inside, direct seeding, and transplanting &#8211; 6:00pm &#8211; 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4\/11 Growing Oregon Gardeners<\/strong> &#8211; Global Gardening: Asian Vegetables for Pacific Northwest Gardens, &#8211; 12:00pm &#8211; 1:00pm, ZOOM. Learn more &amp; RSVP: <a href=\"http:\/\/beav.es\/SJk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"beav.es\/SJk\">beav.es\/SJk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4\/12 Public Seed Library Talks<\/strong> &#8211; Row covers, vertical gardening, and irrigation &#8211; 6:00pm &#8211; 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\/4 Public Seed Library Talks<\/strong> &#8211; Thinning, weeding, and succession planting &#8211; 6:00pm &#8211; 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anytime: <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>Anytime: <strong>Recordings of Zoom Master Gardener training<\/strong>\u00a0from Curry County with your favorite guest lecturers from OSU and beyond, are available for any volunteer to take as continuing education. Trainees are also welcome to watch and supplement their classes. More links are being added weekly, see the current list\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.box.com\/s\/byt9dzhkbzilax3h33zqkhg1aemsx5rq\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/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 rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\" target=\"_blank\">OSU Extension Master Gardener Program<\/a>&nbsp;News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friendly reminder to event organizers:<\/strong> Please be sure to post the exact location, time, and other essentials of events prominently in promos and sign-ups. We have a large incoming class and many people are unfamiliar with the logistics of recurring events that are well-known to returning MGs. The class of 2023 thanks you!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call for nominations: this year\u2019s Oregon Master Gardener Awards.<\/strong>\u00a0We are excited to celebrate the good work of OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Please remember that May 15th is the due date for all Oregon Master Gardener Association (OMGA) awards.\u00a0<strong>All awards should be submitted electronically.\u00a0<\/strong>Remember that all award nominations must be COLLABORATIVELY prepared, working with your local Master Gardener Association and your local Master Gardener Program staff. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/programs-and-awards\/\">You can learn more about the awards on the OMGA website.<\/a>\u00a0(Check back as links are added).\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/03\/call-for-nominations-this-years-oregon-master-gardener-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the update from OSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM NEWS.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEW from the free Extension Catalog: <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9391\">Shrubs and Trees for Bees<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; by <strong>Scott Mitchell, Sandy DeBano and Andony Melathopoulos<\/strong>. Published\u00a0March 2023. Great resource for MGs and gardeners!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popular OSU Extension Service publications this week:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9175\">Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9027\">Growing Your Own<\/a>&nbsp;(BILINGUAL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/fs270\">Raised Bed Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9289\">Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators<\/a><\/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><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bentonmg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">BCMGA<\/a>&nbsp;News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><ul><li>From BCMGA board president: \u201cI hope many of you have communicated with your legislative representatives asking that Extension and other statewide OSU outreach programs will be fully funded to keep these programs at the level they need to be. A bill has been introduced to the Ways and Means Committee.\u00a0<strong>It is bill SB 458.\u00a0<\/strong>Please refer to this bill when writing to you legislator. Timing is important. The Ways and Means Committee will meet in March. Judith Kenner has a new message about this in BCMGA News and has provided a great template from which you can construct a message to your legislator. There is also a link to sample letters at the bottom. Please check out the latest\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FinalWinter2023GardenersPen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">OMGA newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/advocacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you contact elected representatives please copy Judith (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:judithkenner@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">judithkenner@gmail.com<\/a>) or let her know how you have communicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a list of our local representatives:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corvallis<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>House Speaker Dan Rayfield, House District 16,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.danrayfield@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.danrayfield@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Senate District 8\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Philomath<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Representative David Gomberg, House District 10\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.davidgomberg@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.davidgomberg@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Dick Anderson, Senate District 5\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.dickanderson@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.dickanderson@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Albany<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, House District 15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.shellyboshartdavis@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.shellyboshartdavis@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Senate District 8\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calling all Volunteers!!<\/strong>\u00a0 \ud83c\udf3f Sign up to help at<strong>\u00a0BCMGA\u2019s Plant Sale,\u00a0<\/strong>our biggest fundraiser of the year! Click\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F2023PlantSale&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C37dd923baef94470f9be08db295e1b31%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638149256376526832%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ftD%2B%2BPjjXp10NM99wybqrExHyDkfGO1ibeQ9o38ZjTw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0to choose your job and shift times. Volunteers needed for BOTH DAYS and ALL SHIFTS:\u00a0<strong>Friday, May 5 &#8211; \u00a0SET UP,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Saturday, May 6 &#8211; SALE DAY<\/strong>!! Contact Leslie Hauser, Plant Sale Volunteer Coordinator, with questions or if you need help signing up.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:lesliehauser107@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">lesliehauser107@gmail.com<\/a>, 702-340-6513.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>NEW!\u00a0Mason Bees Flash Sale<\/strong>: Master Gardener Pat Wray has a surplus of Mason Bees. He is donating 100 straws to BCMGA and we will have a flash sale. We are selling 5 straws for $25.\u00a0<strong>Supply is limited<\/strong>. Pick up for the bees will be at Philomath High School greenhouse on Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in purchasing Mason bees, you can on the link below and pay by credit card.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcheckout.square.site%2Fmerchant%2FZK4VK7DP8QGXD%2Fcheckout%2FMLFW7HFWEZ7AFRLIRRC&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Ce059d82095754558d8c108db19a7a740%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638131980106329740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=z7Lzk0QEIIi2Shd8IaSrUfJjr4pywIOywQbp8puIsVY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/checkout.square.site\/merchant\/ZK4VK7DP8QGXD\/checkout\/MLFW7HFWEZ7AFRLIRRC<\/a>\u00a0QWWZ3<\/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, check back soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re viewing this newsletter as an email and it is hard to read or missing the picture below, please view it on our website by&nbsp;CLICKING HERE. 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