{"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":"2026-01-20T23:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:49:21","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><em>Step 1&nbsp;\u2013 Log in and complete your Volunteer Hub profile<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open this link to begin creating your account for&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/volunteerhub.oregonstate.edu\/user\/dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Hub<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a step-by-step walkthrough of the sign-up process&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.tango.us\/app\/workflow\/Create-a-Volunteer-Account-ae357960d5c94066bff4b4bb8632dfca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow this walkthrough<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 2&nbsp;\u2013 Sign up for the Master Gardener opportunity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once your profile is complete, view and register for the opportunity here:&nbsp;<strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/volunteerhub.oregonstate.edu\/need\/detail\/?need_id=1155225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link to opportunity<\/a>]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need help?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.tango.us\/app\/workflow\/Register-for-a-Volunteer-Opportunity-0689eb27f850419c90887492dabbd73f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow this walkthrough<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(skip to step 8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing&nbsp;<strong>both steps<\/strong>&nbsp;finalizes your registration for the year.<\/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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