{"id":1684,"date":"2023-04-26T08:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T08:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2023-04-26T23:08:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T23:08:54","slug":"master-gardener-enews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/04\/26\/master-gardener-enews\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Gardener eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dual County Mega Edition May 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note from Brooke: The eNews published by OSU staff will be paused for the month of May. The county Associations will still send updates and can help share timely information with the membership. Once the dust settles, OSU will resume a regular volunteer update email. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this staffing issue. Questions? Please reach out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\">brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu<\/a> 541-791-6617<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\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\u00a0<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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/04\/cropped-Pollinator_0040LK-scaled-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gail Langellotto, OSU Extension Master Gardener Statewide Coordinator, collects pollinators in a campus flower garden using an insect aspirator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shoutouts<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.damproudday.org\/campaigns\/statewide-master-gardener-program\">Dam Proud Day<\/a>.\u00a0<strong>Today is the day to act.<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oregon Master Gardener Program is excited to be raising support specifically for our Seed to Supper program and updating our foundational resource, the \u201cSustainable Gardening Handbook\u201d to reflect current knowledge. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donations can be as low as $5. A symbolic gift of $50 recognizes the 50 years that the Master Gardener Program has been serving communities across the United States!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All together, all on one day.\u00a0<\/strong>Every donation helps us get closer to our goal, and unlocking the FIVE challenge grant gifts that we have set up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.damproudday.org\/campaigns\/statewide-master-gardener-program\">Please join us by making a gift to the Statewide Master Gardener Program fund for Dam Proud Day.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the Date! 6\/17 Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour<\/strong> &#8211; 10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm Albany. Tickets on sale in May 2023. Volunteer opportunities coming soon!<\/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><strong>[T] <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton38#\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Plant clinics<\/strong> <strong>galore!<\/strong><\/a> Check out a selection of locations and dates across counties, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton38#\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. (View each tab to see all opportunities.)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Featured: 4\/29 Seed Giveaway at Albany Farmers Market<\/strong> 8:30am-<br>1:30pm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[T] 5\/5-5\/6 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" 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\">BCMGA\u2019s Plant Sale<\/a>,\u00a0<\/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. Report service as: Fundraiser: support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[T] Wednesdays and Fridays \u2013 Linn County Master Gardener Association Demo Garden Workdays<\/strong>&nbsp;1:00pm \u2013 3:00pm. See a map to the garden&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/edit?mid=1NfonLdRE-k8_fOnbbzCIY7IgnMxO3JDY&amp;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. Drop-in. Report service as Educational Garden Maintenence: Indirect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] Flex schedule. LCMGA Website Volunteers<\/strong>. Experience with Shopify or similar platforms is helpful, no coding skills are required. If you are interested in helping design, develop, and maintain the Linn Master Gardeners Association website email goergenb@gmail.com or call 541 990 5624. Report service as: Master Gardener Association: Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] <strong>Flex schedule.<\/strong> \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 Citizen Science: Indirect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Various dates &#8211; Peaceful Valley Seed in North Albany is seeking volunteer presenters<\/strong> for various topics 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 kimberly@groworganic.com 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] = hands-on opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[G] 5\/2\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bentonswcd.org\/know-your-weeds-workshop-register-now\/\" target=\"_blank\">Know Your Weeds Community Workshop<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>6-7:30pm, Corvallis Community Center \u2013 Free! You may have some of our most noxious local weeds in your own backyard! These invasive species can spread quickly and negatively impact agriculture, forests, and waterways. Learn about some of our \u201cMost Wanted\u201d local weeds, how to spot them, and how to remove them in your own backyard. This workshop is presented in partnership with OSU Master Gardeners and the Benton Cooperative Weed Management Area.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bentonswcd.org\/know-your-weeds-workshop-register-now\/\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP<\/a>. Please bring a bagged sample of one or more weeds shown\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bentonswcd.org\/plant_cat\/invasive\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\/4 Public Seed Library Talks<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Thinning, weeding, and succession planting<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 6:00pm \u2013 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\/10 Public Seed Library Talks \u2013 \u201cWeather Wise\u201d Gardening&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 6:00pm \u2013 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 5\/12 Growing Together LCMGA classes in the Demo Garden \u2013 Care &amp; Maintenance for your Garden<\/strong>\u00a01:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\/15 Insect Sex: BCMGA Membership Meeting<\/strong> 6:30 pm featuring Gail Langellotto. 4077 SW Research Way Corvallis (Sunset Room). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6\/9 Forest Foe<\/strong>: <strong>How You Can Help Slow the Emerald Ash Borer Invasion<\/strong> &#8211; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PDT Online. <a href=\"http:\/\/beav.es\/SWg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6\/13 The Bees&#8217; Needs: Make Your Backyard a Sweet Spot<\/strong> &#8211; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm PDT Online. <a href=\"http:\/\/beav.es\/SWM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6\/14 Public Seed Library Talks &#8211; Vegetable garden organic pest management<\/strong> &#8211; 6:00pm &#8211; 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 6\/19 Growing Together LCMGA classes in the Demo Garden<\/strong> &#8211; Fall Planting, 5:30 pm &#8211; 6:30 pm Albany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 6\/24 Composting FREE Workshop <\/strong>&#8211; 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm &#8211; Lupe&#8217;s Garden @Philomath Community Services, 360 S 9th St, Philomath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6\/24 Garden Q &amp; A Organic Garden Garlic, Onions, &amp; Shallots<\/strong> &#8211; 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm &#8211; Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street Lebanon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 7\/13 Field Day at Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>10:00 am-<\/strong><br><strong>3:00<\/strong> (Drop by anytime.) See garden research in action! 843 SW 35th St, Corvallis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7\/22 Garden Q&amp;A Deter Pests Organically<\/strong> &#8211; 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm &#8211; Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street Lebanon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[G] 7\/29 Fall &amp; Winter Gardening<\/strong> &#8211; 10:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM &#8211; Calvin Presbyterian Church Community Garden. Between Dixon &amp; 13th across from Garfield Park (Corvallis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 8\/14 Growing Together LCMGA classes in the Demo Garden &#8211; Harvesting &amp; Storing,<\/strong> 5:30 pm &#8211; 6:30 pm Albany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anytime:&nbsp;<strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>watch recordings&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anytime:\u00a0<strong>Recordings of Zoom Master Gardener training<\/strong>\u00a0from Curry County with your favorite guest lecturers from OSU and beyond, are available. See the current list\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.box.com\/s\/byt9dzhkbzilax3h33zqkhg1aemsx5rq\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anytime:\u00a0<strong>The Oregon Master Gardener Program Online<\/strong>\u00a0is available for returning volunteers, free of charge. Refresh your knowledge of basic training topics. Look for a link to apply in the email version of this post.<\/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>Congrats Elza on your new role!<\/strong>&nbsp;Via Brooke Edmunds, Interim Program Coordinator: \u201cI\u2019m writing with news of a transition in our program. Elza Records has taken a new position with OSU and May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;is her last day with our Master Gardener Program.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFgr8sTj08\/9FqXKCgIf_f3mgs7v2qJvg\/edit?utm_content=DAFgr8sTj08&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\" target=\"_blank\">Please see her message to you HERE<\/a>. Thank you, Elza, for all you did to elevate the Master Gardener Program in Linn and Benton Counties! And congrats on your new role! So, what\u2019s next for our Master Gardener Programs? Over the next few weeks, I\u2019ll be working with Elza, the Extension office managers, our regional administrator, and Association leadership to map our next steps to ensure that your activities are supported. Thank you in advance for your patience as we negotiate this major transition. (Note: I do expect some delays as our regional administrator is out of the office until next month.) I will keep you updated.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OSU Extension Service is hiring for\u00a0<strong>Statewide Extension Master Gardener Program Manager<\/strong>\u00a0to lead the statewide program.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F134935&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C7bb18aa92d27486d3ea208db37bf1b10%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638165066151607071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Mf4St3s5bKCAYDGW8riFerqQxLQbna91Yx4QVAhWEFg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and share this application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popular resources from the Extension FREE catalog<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/ec1304\">Growing Blueberries in Your Home Garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9396\">Alternatives to Ash in Western Oregon: With a Critical Tree Under Threat, These Options Can Help Fill Habitat Niche<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/ec871\">Vegetable Gardening in Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/ec1618\">Strawberry Cultivars for Western Oregon and Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dual County Mega Edition May 2023 Note from Brooke: The eNews published by OSU staff will be paused for the month of May. The county Associations will still send updates and can help share timely information with the membership. Once the dust settles, OSU will resume a regular volunteer update email. 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