{"id":67,"date":"2025-04-23T20:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/currycountymg\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:12:58","slug":"important-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/currycountymg\/important-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Links!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the Important Links page for Curry County Master Gardeners! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your one-stop hub for quick access to essential resources\u2014from the Soil pH Request Form and native plant guides to the Team Ups calendar and volunteer reporting system. Whether you&#8217;re planning your next garden project or logging hours, everything you need is just a click away. Don\u2019t see a link you use often? Let us know\u2014we\u2019re always looking to grow this page to better serve our Master Gardener community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Tools &amp; Logging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vrs.osumg.org\/sec_Login\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vrs.osumg.org\/sec_Login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Volunteer Recording System<br><\/strong><\/a>Where all Master Gardeners log their volunteer and continuing education hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mgplantclinic.oregonstate.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mgplantclinic.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECCO &#8211; Plant Clinic Log<\/a><\/strong><br>Where you log and find Plant Clinic questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEAMUP Calendar<\/strong> (only available to MG volunteers)<br>** Contact <a href=\"mailto:paul.maree@oregonstate.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:paul.maree@oregonstate.edu\">Paul Maree<\/a> for link to this calendar ** <strong><br><\/strong>The online calendar that CCMGA uses to keep up-to-date with events and volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Hub<br><strong>Step-by-Step: Getting Set Up in Volunteer Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Create your Volunteer Hub account<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create your account here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvolunteerhub.oregonstate.edu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.maree%40oregonstate.edu%7C41266fe2286e4249df9408de80910a83%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C639089557620613464%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6jlJ1nsg9tXtUijlf7N5JEeEpPVGYfms1F0PvPMJew0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VolunteerHub<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need help? Follow this walkthrough:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.tango.us%2Fapp%2Fworkflow%2FCreate-a-Volunteer-Account-ae357960d5c94066bff4b4bb8632dfca&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.maree%40oregonstate.edu%7C41266fe2286e4249df9408de80910a83%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C639089557620648054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=c9FHy9l7yMJrkqtOKKp8KrYDDSs2hwttX3SJE1JTKew%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training resources are available here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvolunteerhub.oregonstate.edu%2Ftraining%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.maree%40oregonstate.edu%7C41266fe2286e4249df9408de80910a83%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C639089557620663951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OX33BpkKC6eTICcU%2F7tHAm0h%2Fo5KJOtgE3Qqra4kcvI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating your account\/profile, you will receive a&nbsp;<strong>\u201cWelcome to the OSU Volunteer Hub\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;email with instructions to sign up for an opportunity. Once you receive that message, please continue to Step 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Sign up for the opportunity<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View and register for the opportunity here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvolunteerhub.oregonstate.edu%2Fneed%2Fdetail%2F%3Fneed_id%3D1155225&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.maree%40oregonstate.edu%7C41266fe2286e4249df9408de80910a83%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C639089557620676238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jg3OE%2BwCVo15Pu1YHRlG%2FJK5z906%2BhhOHbdrW%2BA%2FZtU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/volunteerhub.oregonstate.edu\/need\/detail\/?need_id=1155225<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need help? Follow this walkthrough (skip to step 8):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.tango.us%2Fapp%2Fworkflow%2FRegister-for-a-Volunteer-Opportunity-0689eb27f850419c90887492dabbd73f&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.maree%40oregonstate.edu%7C41266fe2286e4249df9408de80910a83%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C639089557620688908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Eh2DFgtQyNMwKFEgEmufoAfujUlO5nXtqsD8uaFbBqE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete all required qualifications for the volunteer opportunity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;There will be a brief delay while University Human Resources reviews and approves your submitted qualifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Finalize Your Registration for<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Master Gardener Curry County + Youth Programs 2025\u20132026<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for\u00a0an email with instructions to\u00a0finalize\u00a0your volunteer registration, and follow the steps provided.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s&nbsp;it! Once your account is set up, registering for future opportunities will be quick and easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions, please reach out to your Paul Maree&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:paul.maree@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paul.maree@oregonstate.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.app.box.com\/s\/1eseelo60jwjhuwqpvwcqexft4p0ypwy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.app.box.com\/s\/1eseelo60jwjhuwqpvwcqexft4p0ypwy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide for Master Gardeners Booklet<\/a><\/strong><br>This guide is for current OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. It explains Oregon<br>State University policies and OSU Master Gardener program guidelines related to<br>volunteering. Your county program coordinator will have more information on how<br>these guidelines are used in your county program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational &amp; Gardening Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/collection\/monthly-garden-calendars\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/collection\/monthly-garden-calendars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Monthly Garden Calendars<br><\/strong><\/a>Produced by OSU Extension, each month provides reminders of key garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting, and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clackamascountymastergardeners.org\/10-minute-university\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/clackamascountymastergardeners.org\/10-minute-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Minute University<\/a><\/strong><br>Bite-sized, research-based gardening tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/garden-future\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/garden-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garden Future<\/a><\/strong><br>The future of gardening can be confusing right now. With changing seasonal weather, new techniques, different plants, you might be asking yourself, what should I be doing now? What should I be doing into the future?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/11551\/pollinatorlistsbeeproject_0.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/11551\/pollinatorlistsbeeproject_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flowers for Pollinators<br><\/a><\/strong>Lists of flowers for bees and butterflies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/57976\/native-plant-resources.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/57976\/native-plant-resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Native Plant Resources<\/strong><\/a><br>Includes native plant retail sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/57976\/recommended-native-plants-western-oregon.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/57976\/recommended-native-plants-western-oregon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Recommended Native Plants for Western Oregon<\/strong><\/a><br>A curated list of native plants ideal for our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/ost\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/ost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oregon Season Tracker<\/strong><\/a><br>Oregon Season Tracker (OST) links volunteers, natural resource managers, educators, and researchers to the science they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soil &amp; Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fsites%2Fextd8%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2Fmareep%2Fph-request-form-240625.docx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fsites%2Fextd8%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2Fmareep%2Fph-request-form-240625.docx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request for Soil pH Test<br><\/a><\/strong>Print out and fill in the following form. Bring it to the OSU Extension Office in Gold Beach with your soil sample and fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District Background Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Port Orford &#8211; Langlois School District (Driftwood Elementary &amp; Pacific Highschool)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Print and complete the form found on their website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.2cj.com\/_files\/ugd\/f462db_5db6b0e8e03e4efb95df327235223439.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the form and send to Stephanie Smith by email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:stephanie.smith@2cj.k12.or.us\">stephanie.smith@2cj.k12.or.us<\/a>&nbsp;or drop it off in person at the district office: 45525 Highway 101, Sixes, OR 97476.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Central Curry School District (Riley Creek Elementary &amp; Gold Beach High School)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete both forms found on their website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ccsd.k12.or.us\/District\/2991-Volunteer-Application.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Volunteer Application form must be printed and filled out by hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;Background&nbsp;Check&nbsp;form must be filled out online, printed, and signed by hand (handwritten submissions will not be accepted).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop off the forms in person at Riley Creek, GBHS, or the CCSD district office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brookings-Harbor School District (Kalmiopsis Elementary)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the online form found on their website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.k12.or.us\/apps\/pages\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This form is completely online!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/about-master-gardener-volunteer-program\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/about-master-gardener-volunteer-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MG Mission Statement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Statewide Master Gardeners OSU Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/curry\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/curry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Curry County Master Gardener OSU Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help navigating these resources? <a href=\"mailto:paul.maree@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a> your coordinator or suggest more helpful links!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Important Links page for Curry County Master Gardeners! 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