{"id":784,"date":"2021-07-23T21:33:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T21:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=784"},"modified":"2021-07-23T22:07:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T22:07:33","slug":"linn-mgv-enews-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/07\/23\/linn-mgv-enews-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/jason-grant-XVvRMvEGeWc-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Program updates:<\/strong>&nbsp;Most activities can resume, with a bit of planning.&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><strong>Statewide MGV awards:<\/strong> If you need some inspiration, take a moment and read what these 44 OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers accomplished this past year, despite the COVID pandemic. Congratulations to all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/hg\/2021\/07\/these-are-oregons-2021-master-gardeners-of-the-year.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR2WD0ZaSGzOTlvYzqjAJsg1Xvtzrub5vcr6MUV723ItDuKTn5mJh22pamM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Gardeners of the Year, and the Behind the Scenes award winners! <\/a><\/li><li><strong>Saturday: Master Gardener BioBlitz<\/strong>: Join us on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/summer-2021-master-gardener-bioblitz\">iNaturalist project page<\/a>&nbsp;to capture the insects, birds, wild plants, and other wild organisms in your garden or a nearby garden space. Your efforts will help to document garden biodiversity in Oregon! <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/summer-2021-master-gardener-bioblitz?fbclid=IwAR2H_lZKKnPSJUToB1WvAv7OePcx5TZqgjity9i6iYxnCulwFR_10IAQxgA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Linn County Fair<\/strong>: We had a great presence at the Fair this year with 319 visitors. Most were very interested in the garden, not just using it for a \u201cwalk through\u201d.&nbsp; Thank you so much for all of you who prepared the garden and were in the garden to meet and greet all of the visitors.&nbsp;&#8211;Janice Gregg<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong>.<ul><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>Continuing education&nbsp;(free to MGVs unless noted with \u201c$\u201d)<\/strong><ul><li>9\/9-9\/17\/2021, ($):&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><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Extension updates<\/strong><ul><li>Popular this week: <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/pnw548\">Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest.<\/a> Includes a list of suitable plants, along with planting dates and recommended varieties.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>&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><strong>Know people around Lyons or the Santiam Canyon?<\/strong> MGV Diane Hyde is offering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/554095589155507?ref=newsfeed\">hands-on winter veggie workshop<\/a> on 8\/14. Spread the word!<\/li><li><strong>Oregon Food Bank Ambassadors.<\/strong> This is an opportunity to help support local leadership and community development with an emphasis on strengthening our local food systems. Individuals from the following communities are encouraged to apply: Refugee  and Immigrant communities, Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming communities, Single mothers and caregivers. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3140\/files\/2021\/07\/OFBAmbassadorRecruitmentFlyer2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3140\/files\/2021\/07\/RecruitmentFlyer2022_ESPANOL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program updates:&nbsp;Most activities can resume, with a bit of planning.&nbsp;Get the latest information.&nbsp; Shout outs Statewide MGV awards: If you need some inspiration, take a moment and read what these 44 OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers accomplished this past year, despite the COVID pandemic. Congratulations to all of the Master Gardeners of the Year, and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/07\/23\/linn-mgv-enews-3\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150848],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linn-e-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=784"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":797,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/784\/revisions\/797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}