{"id":974,"date":"2021-09-30T16:45:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T16:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=974"},"modified":"2021-09-30T16:45:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T16:45:51","slug":"linn-mgv-enews-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/09\/30\/linn-mgv-enews-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/09\/NEED-A-MGV-BADGE-1024x772.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/09\/NEED-A-MGV-BADGE-1024x772.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/09\/NEED-A-MGV-BADGE-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/09\/NEED-A-MGV-BADGE-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/09\/NEED-A-MGV-BADGE.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Need a badge?<\/strong>\u00a0Order replacement MGV badges by 11:59 pm on 9\/31\/2021. To order\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bjQ629yyhaXytQ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Program updates:\u00a0In case you missed it earlier \u2013 OSU has updated guidelines regarding event planning<\/strong>, as shared by Statewide program coordinator Gail Langellotto in a recent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update<\/a>.\u00a0The takeaway: in-person non-credit educational events, such as those offered by MGVs, can currently proceed without having to card participants,\u00a0<strong>so long as participants register.<\/strong>\u00a0Things can change, so offering hybrid events and\/or having a virtual plan B would still be wise.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you are planning an event, get the latest information and more details on this important topic.<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Elizabeth Records, interim coordinator<\/li><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><ul><li><strong>LCMGA board meetings<\/strong> are on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm, on Zoom. See your email for link to attend.<\/li><li><strong>It is just about four weeks until the close of the service year!<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Continuing volunteer?<\/strong>\u00a0There are no official service targets to remain certified at this time, but please log your service and continuing education hours so we can show stakeholders how much volunteers are still doing. Also, take advantage of the great continuing education options.<\/li><li><strong>2nd year trainee?<\/strong>\u00a0Please aim to complete 40 service hours, counting from winter 2020, by 10\/31\/21 if you would like to earn your first certification this year. Please aim for 50% plant clinic or direct service. Having challenges? Let\u2019s talk \u2013 we can figure something out!<\/li><li><strong>Everyone<\/strong>\u00a0who would like to participate in any volunteer activities in 2022, needs to re-enroll by reviewing the soon-forthcoming Guide to Volunteering 2022 and completing annual program paperwork. This will be sent by DocuSign in early October, or can be completed as a hard copy and sent to the office. Look out for a post with full directions coming soon.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mason bee cocoon care workshops<\/strong>\u00a0for the Willamette Valley are back this fall! Watch our own MGVs\u2019 fun instructional movie on your own schedule to learn how you can have three times as many bees through basic cocoon care. Then join a cocoon care Q&amp;A to troubleshoot the pests and parasites that attack mason bees.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/linn-benton\/events\/mason-bee-cocoon-care-willamette-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for October Q&amp;As.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Calling all community scientists!<\/strong>\u00a0Before you clean out your mason bee cocoons, please send a sample to the Pollinator Health Lab at OSU. We\u2019re working to better understand some new exotic bees and bee pests and predators that have been recently introduced into Oregon. You can help!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/gardening\/pollinators\/2021-oregon-mason-bee-health-survey?fbclid=IwAR1vLPECqDBAFza19efsDKWt9pX1BuscUdp34wQmchJ6RAkXQ_UeyX-AFgY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take the Mason Bee Survey.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong><ul><li>This week: <strong>Demo garden<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong> <\/strong><\/li><li>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>What are Distance Garden Consults?\u00a0<\/strong>Master Gardener connect with gardeners via Zoom visit to trouble shoot their garden concerns. You can always do more research and follow up. Zoom, email and internet are the only tech needed. If this interests you please contact Elizabeth.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Continuing education\u00a0(free to MGVs)<\/strong><ul><li><strong>This week: For the Love of Hummingbirds-Marion County Master Gardener Association Speaker Series.\u00a0<\/strong>Be the guest of Brooke Edmunds and Marion County Master Gardener Association, Sep 30, 2021 7:00 pm \u2013 8:30 pm PDT. No cost, registration required.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/marion\/events\/love-hummingbirds-marion-county-master-gardener-association-speaker-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more and RSVP.<\/a><\/li><li>Future and anytime continuing education opportunities are now found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/continuing-ed-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continuing Education page.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Extension updates<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/pnw757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New publication: Integrated Pest Management for Bed Bugs in Schools<\/a>. While schools are generally inhospitable to bed bugs, it\u2019s not uncommon to encounter bed bugs in school settings. This comprehensive guide for school facility managers addresses best practices for preventing and addressing infestations.<\/li><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>\u00a0<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>OSU is currently recruiting for one position, with responsibilities to the Extension Master Gardener Program.<\/strong>\u00a0Staff \/ Educational Program Assistant Position in Gold Beach, Oregon, serving the Curry County Master Gardener Program. Anyone interested should contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.oregonstate.edu\/users\/gail-langellotto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gail Langellotto<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program updates:\u00a0In case you missed it earlier \u2013 OSU has updated guidelines regarding event planning, as shared by Statewide program coordinator Gail Langellotto in a recent\u00a0update.\u00a0The takeaway: in-person non-credit educational events, such as those offered by MGVs, can currently proceed without having to card participants,\u00a0so long as participants register.\u00a0Things can change, so offering hybrid events&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/09\/30\/linn-mgv-enews-12\/\">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":[150870,150879,150854,150862,150873,150849,150844],"class_list":["post-974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linn-e-news","tag-badge-reorder","tag-bed-bugs","tag-continuing-education","tag-jobs","tag-mason-bees","tag-recertification","tag-volunteer-opportunity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974","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=974"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":975,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974\/revisions\/975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}