{"id":714,"date":"2021-06-23T04:30:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T04:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=714"},"modified":"2021-06-23T04:42:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T04:42:14","slug":"benton-mgv-enews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/06\/23\/benton-mgv-enews\/","title":{"rendered":"Benton MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Check out the new format debut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/06\/harli-marten-M9jrKDXOQoU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Help us connect with partners to strengthen the MGV Program with a new volunteer opportunity. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New executive eNews format! <\/strong>Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update. <ul><li>This is your eNews! Share your thoughts about the new format in <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VjEQy28gYNAF3XRv6\">this 3-minute survey<\/a>. <\/li><li>You can still find back issues<a href=\"https:\/\/us7.campaign-archive.com\/home\/?u=ea133437a402ab2b2efcb40a8&amp;id=993c80dae0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> HERE.<\/a><\/li><li>Want to share something in eNews? Please email <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/people\/elizabeth-records#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Records%20joined%20OSU%20Extension,steward%2C%20volunteer%20coordinator%20and%20educator.\">Elizabeth Records<\/a>, program staff. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Program updates<\/strong><ul><li>What does COVID-19 mean for Extension volunteer activities?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the latest information.<\/a> Currently we&#8217;re in a holding pattern and are expecting more updates in early July.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong>. <ul><li>In case you missed it, Brooke Edmunds has transferred to Marion and Polk County Extension. Program staffing is still TBD. I (Elizabeth) am currently your main contact for MGV program needs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong>. New this week &#8211; <ul><li><strong>Plant clinic online<\/strong> &#8211; help desperately needed. Explore questions like, &#8220;is this a ZomBEE?&#8221; and more. New flexible shifts.<\/li><li><strong>Greenhouse area cleanup<\/strong> at Philomath High School.<\/li><li><strong>Interview partner organizations<\/strong> for the Oregon MGV Program Needs Assessment. If you collaborate with regional or local non-profits, schools, working groups, or agencies, check this one out! <\/li><li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/benton-volunteer-opportunities\/\">Benton<\/a> County Volunteer opportunities page to sign up.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Continuing education<\/strong>\u00a0(free to MGVs unless noted with \u201c$\u201d)<ul><li>7\/13\/2021 @3pm:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/fire-wise-landscaping-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Fire-wise Landscaping | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/a>.<\/li><li>9\/9-9\/17\/2021, ($):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/internationalmastergardener.mystagingwebsite.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>International Master Gardener Conference 2021<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Anytime:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2021\/01\/20\/elevated-skills-training-for-current-master-gardener-volunteers-is-ready-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elevated MGV courses.\u00a0<\/a>Grow skills for successful volunteering in 2021 and beyond.<ul><li>Learn the ECCO database\/diagnostic tool for solving gardeners problems. Join Deb K, Fred P, Ann S, Tessa H and others in using a tool that is a major upgrade to other question tracking tools.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Anytime:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/media.oregonstate.edu\/channel\/channelid\/161357322\">Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Extension updates<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9155\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9158\">Japanese Beetles in Oregon<\/a>. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese beetles at each cycle of life, and find out how to report a suspected sighting.EM 9158 \u00a0\u00a0 Revised\u00a0June 2021\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Community news<\/strong><ul><li><em>None this week. 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