{"id":765,"date":"2021-07-02T01:28:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T01:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=765"},"modified":"2021-07-02T01:39:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T01:39:55","slug":"linn-mgv-enews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/07\/02\/linn-mgv-enews\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-1536x867.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/20190531_135806_HDR2-2048x1156.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Demo garden harvest 2019. Got any new photos? Please share for future newsletters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>This is your eNews!<\/strong> Share your thoughts about the new format in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VjEQy28gYNAF3XRv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this 3-minute survey<\/a>.<ul><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\">&nbsp;HERE.<\/a><\/li><li>Want to share something in eNews? Please email&nbsp;<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>: <a href=\"http:\/\/osu%20lifts%20covid-19%20restrictions%20-%20effective%20june%2030\/\">Big news \u2013 OSU\u2019s&nbsp;is lifting&nbsp;of COVID-19 restrictions<\/a>. County or local precautions may still apply to some activities \u2013 please contact Elizabeth Records for details as you plan to resume your programming. We\u2019ll seek to offer a range of activities outside, inside and online, to serve volunteers and the public. Thanks as always for your collaboration and support.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the latest information.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><ul><li>Ranee Webb created a lovely blog entry about <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/linnbentonmg\/2021\/07\/02\/what-is-beevent-a-volunteers-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the history of BEEvent<\/a>. A super special THANK YOU to those who worked around the clock to make this conference a reality in 2020.<\/li><li>Thank you Diane White and Bobbye Rainey for answering a record number of questions in plant clinic. This week: &#8220;what type of apple tree is this?&#8221;<\/li><li>Thank you Ann Capps and Erin Steinke for being on call to handle samples of soil and insects\/plants. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong>.<ul><li><strong>Interview partner organizations<\/strong>&nbsp;for the Oregon MGV Program Needs Assessment. We still need folks to interview tribes, Casa Latinos Unidos and the local school district, non-profit or government entity of your choice! Please sign up now so Linn County organizations are fully represented!<\/li><li><strong>Demo garden<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linn County<\/a>&nbsp;Volunteer opportunities page<\/strong>&nbsp;to sign up for these opportunities, and more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><strong>Continuing education<\/strong>&nbsp;(free to MGVs unless noted with \u201c$\u201d)<\/strong><ul><li>7\/13\/2021 @3pm:<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/fire-wise-landscaping-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Fire-wise <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/fire-wise-landscaping-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Landscaping | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>9\/9-9\/17\/2021, ($):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/internationalmastergardener.mystagingwebsite.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Master Gardener Conference 2021.<\/a><\/li><li>Anytime:&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<\/a>Grow skills for successful volunteering in 2021 and beyond. 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><li>Anytime:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/media.oregonstate.edu\/channel\/channelid\/161357322\">Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series<\/a>.<\/li><li>What is marginalization? Learn why it is a problem for Extension and find out some things you can do to respond to marginalization in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/archives.joe.org\/joe\/2014december\/tt5.php\">Creating Safe Spaces Within Extension Programs<\/a>. To earn one hour of CE, read the article and when completing your reporting, describe how suggestions in this article could apply to your volunteer service.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>LCMGA updates<\/strong><ul><li>Board meeting info: see this week\u2019s eNews email.<\/li><li>BeeNotes: did you know LCMGA members publish this just-in-time advice for mason bee enthusiasts? Check it out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linnmastergardeners.com\/bee-notes\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;and subscribe.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><strong>Extension updates<\/strong> <\/strong><ul><li><em>From Elizabeth Records:<\/em>&nbsp;Thanks committee chairs for reaching out about planning new activities for reopening. At this point what I know is what I have shared out, but I have it from office managers that there may be some office or county-level guidelines we need to take into account.&nbsp;Once I have the details, I\u2019ll share them out and we can plan next&nbsp;steps. Thank you always for your commitment to offering amazing programming.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Community news&nbsp;<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><ul><li>Seaders Tree Care has free wood chips. Call 541-360-2777 or email addiewenger@gmail.com<\/li><li>Know anyone who remembers the original Victory Gardens? An author would like to talk with them. Please contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:maggie@maggiestuckey.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maggie@maggiestuckey.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is your eNews! Share your thoughts about the new format in&nbsp;this 3-minute survey. You can still find back issues&nbsp;HERE. Want to share something in eNews? Please email&nbsp;Elizabeth Records, program staff. Program updates: Big news \u2013 OSU\u2019s&nbsp;is lifting&nbsp;of COVID-19 restrictions. 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