{"id":728,"date":"2021-06-24T21:32:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T21:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=728"},"modified":"2021-06-24T22:24:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T22:24:01","slug":"linn-mgv-enews-new-format-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/06\/24\/linn-mgv-enews-new-format-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn MGV eNews &#8211; new format debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\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>New volunteer opportunity! Help us connect with partners to strengthen the MGV Program. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New executive eNews format!\u00a0<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VjEQy28gYNAF3XRv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">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=e5cde32173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/li><li>Want to share something in eNews? Please email\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/people\/elizabeth-records#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Records%20joined%20OSU%20Extension,steward%2C%20volunteer%20coordinator%20and%20educator.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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 nofollow\">Get the latest information.<\/a>\u00a0Currently we\u2019re 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>. <ul><li><strong>Interview partner organizations<\/strong>\u00a0for 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><strong>Demo garden<\/strong>: Because of the blazing temperatures coming,\u00a0we will meet on FRIDAY this week\u00a0instead of Saturday. <\/li><li><strong>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Linn County<\/a> Volunteer opportunities page<\/strong> to sign up for these opportunities, and more.<\/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. This tool is a major upgrade to other question-tracking tools we&#8217;ve used.<\/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\/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><li><strong>LCMGA updates<\/strong> <ul><li>Board meeting info: see this week&#8217;s eNews email. <\/li><li>BeeNotes: did you know LCMGA members publish this just-in-time advice for mason bee enthusiasts? Check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/linnmastergardeners.com\/bee-notes\">HERE<\/a> and subscribe.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community news<\/strong><ul><li><em>None this week. Check back soon.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New executive eNews format!\u00a0Get what you need faster. Bookmark this page to find it anytime. Receive a direct email for each update. This is your eNews! Share your thoughts about the new format in\u00a0this 3-minute survey. You can still find back issues\u00a0HERE. Want to share something in eNews? Please email\u00a0Elizabeth Records, program staff. 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