{"id":649,"date":"2020-12-16T16:32:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T16:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/?p=649"},"modified":"2021-01-05T01:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T01:18:25","slug":"getting-ready-for-2021-the-osu-extension-master-gardener-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2020\/12\/16\/getting-ready-for-2021-the-osu-extension-master-gardener-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting ready for 2021: the OSU Extension Master Gardener program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As 2020 comes to a close, we are glad to be looking forward and seeing light in the new year and path ahead. Gardeners are resilient, and that includes OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. So let\u2019s look at an overview of what\u2019s coming to the OSU Extension Master Gardener program in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monthly Zoom series kicks off in January, offering education led by OSU horticulture experts for the experienced gardener. Take your gardening knowledge to the next level with timely topics ranging from gardening in a changing climate to techniques to extend your season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/td>The second Tuesday of the month, 3pm, January-November 2021<\/td><\/tr>
WHERE<\/td>Zoom, with recordings available for you to view anytime<\/td><\/tr>
WHO<\/td>Open to the public, Master Gardener volunteers receive continuing education credit<\/td><\/tr>
HOW<\/td>Take one or take all. More information, including the list of classes here.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
COST<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Elevated Skills Training for Current Master Gardener Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to gather new skills to elevate your Master Gardener volunteerism? Through the Elevated Skills Trainings, Master Gardeners will learn how to use new tools for plant ID, advance your zoom or social media skills, and learn about community science within the Master Gardener program, are just a few examples. We\u2019ll be using an online training tool named Thinkific, which is the same platform we\u2019ve used to deliver the COVID Safety Training and the Celebrate Master Gardener Week. Each week, a new lesson will open for you to work through, on your own time, and at your own pace. Each lesson is optional: you can take whichever ones interest you. Once a lesson is open it will remain open for the rest of 2021, meaning you can take it at any time during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/td>late January-late March 2021<\/td><\/tr>
WHERE<\/td>online learning platform, Thinkific<\/td><\/tr>
WHO<\/td>Current Master Gardeners (including 2020 trainees)<\/td><\/tr>
HOW<\/td>Take one or take all. More information, including the list of classes here.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
COST<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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OSU Extension Master Gardeners and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the University-wide 39th<\/sup> Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration<\/a>, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers and staff are invited to read, view and reflect upon materials and prompts of inclusion and identity as gardeners and Master Gardeners. A moderated online Zoom discussion will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/td>January 18th, 7pm<\/td><\/tr>
WHERE<\/td>Zoom online<\/td><\/tr>
WHO<\/td>OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers, staff, faculty<\/td><\/tr>
HOW<\/td>Register online. More information here.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
COST<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Angela Davis will be delivering the keynote address for Oregon State University\u2019s 39th<\/sup> Annual Martin Luther King Jr. University-wide celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Culture of Gardening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore what gardening means to different people and groups, and how to grow and use plants from a variety of cultures. This new series of blog posts and talks will debut in late spring 2021, with a keynote address by horticulturist Abra Lee<\/a> on the history of African American gardens and gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/td>May 18th + more dates in the series<\/td><\/tr>
WHERE<\/td>Zoom online, with recordings available, and this blog<\/td><\/tr>
WHO<\/td>OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers and the gardening public<\/td><\/tr>
HOW<\/td>More details to be announced.<\/td><\/tr>
COST<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mini-College for OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oregon Master Gardener Association<\/a> is organizing the first all online<\/em> Mini-College, coming this summer. Plans include an array of classes and workshops for gardeners of all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/td>July 16th-17th<\/td><\/tr>
WHERE<\/td>online<\/td><\/tr>
WHO<\/td>OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers and the gardening public<\/td><\/tr>
HOW<\/td>More details to come.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We will post more information and details as they become available. We hope to see many of you in 2021! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As 2020 comes to a close, we are glad to be looking forward and seeing light in the new year and path ahead. Gardeners are resilient, and that includes OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. So let\u2019s look at an overview of what\u2019s coming to the OSU Extension Master Gardener program in 2021. Growing Oregon Gardeners: … <\/p>\n

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