{"id":1676,"date":"2019-05-03T20:55:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=1676"},"modified":"2019-05-04T07:38:23","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T07:38:23","slug":"may-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2019\/05\/03\/may-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\u201cIt was such a pleasure to sink one’s hands into the warm earth, to feel at one’s fingertips the possibilities of the new season.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2015 Kate Morton<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Merry Month of May!<\/h3>\n

OSU Master Gardener volunteer opportunities in the metro-area flourish in the month of May as the gardening season begins in earnest!\u00a0 The Master Gardener helpline offices are abuzz with lots of inquiries from home gardeners.\u00a0 The Farmer’s Market season is kicking off and there is a flurry of activity and need for eager volunteers at our supporting Chapter’s demonstration gardens!\u00a0 There are also new learning opportunities with our Master Gardener hands-on workshops and mini-classes.\u00a0 Learn all the details\u2026<\/p>\n

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2019 Farmer’s Market Season Begins!<\/h3>\n
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An early start to the Master Gardeners Farmer’s Market season, a chilly morning in April at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Master Gardener Clinic Booths are popping up at Farmer\u2019s Markets<\/strong> around the tri-county area.\u00a0Master Gardeners are answering home gardener\u2019s questions at the following markets in May.<\/p>\n

Beaverton\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gresham \u2013\u00a0Hillsdale \u2013\u00a0King \u2013 Lake Oswego<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Milwaukie\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Oregon City \u2013\u00a0Sherwood \u2013 Tigard<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sign up for a shift on CERVIS<\/a> or contact the clinic coordinator, Marcia or Janet for assistance signing up.<\/p>\n

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Master Gardener Office Helplines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>It\u2019s amazing what you can learn educating others and that opportunity is there for all who volunteer at the Master Gardener office helplines!\u00a0 Research and collaborate with fellow MGs while educating the gardening public.\u00a0\u00a0 Sign-up on CERVIS<\/a> or contact a phone coordinator.<\/p>\n

Clackamas County, Janet Hohman, janet.hohman@oregonstate.edu<\/a>
\nMultnomah County, Janet Hohman, janet.hohman@oregonstate.edu<\/a>
\nWashington County, Jenifer Halter, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Keep an eye out!\u00a0 Special Volunteer Events.<\/h3>\n

Special volunteer events arise throughout the season so be sure to watch for email announcements from MG program staff or postings on CERVIS to snag a slot at one of the many special volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Speaker\u2019s Guild Mini-Class<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Are you interested in becoming a presenter for the Master Gardeners Speakers Guild or are you already a Speaker\u2019s Guild presenter and you want to brush-up your presentation skills?<\/p>\n

Our 3 Master Gardener Speaker\u2019s Guild coordinators are presenting 2 mini-classes in May to support those interested in becoming a Speaker\u2019s Guild presenter.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 17th<\/sup> @ the Happy Valley Library, Happy Valley, 4pm to 5:45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 18th<\/sup> @ the Holgate Library, Portland, 3pm to 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

These mini-class will focus on tips and tricks for giving engaging presentations that offer quality garden information, while creating a welcoming, fun experience for your audience.\u00a0 Learn how you can branch out as a garden educator sharing your passion for gardening and the proven gardening techniques you have acquired through your Master Gardener training.\u00a0 Meet our 3 Master Gardener Speaker\u2019s Guild coordinators and learn about the resources and support available for you as part of this fun, rewarding volunteer opportunity.<\/p>\n

Register for a Speaker’s Guild Mini-Class on CERVIS.\u00a0<\/a> Look for the ‘Speaker’s Guild Mini-Class’, pick your preferred date and register.<\/p>\n

Speakers Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n

The metro-area Master Gardener’s Speakers Guild members make presentations on a variety of gardening topics to community groups throughout the metro-area.\u00a0 Requests for presentations come from garden clubs, civic groups, libraries, schools and other organizations.\u00a0 For some topics, we have prepared PowerPoint presentations and for other requests new programs are developed.\u00a0 Through the Guild, you will find opportunities to develop and\/or deliver programs in subjects that interest you.\u00a0 Support is offered to those new to public speaking.\u00a0 Volunteers can also shadow presenters that are more experienced.\u00a0 You get to choose presentation opportunities that appeal to you (e.g. date, location, small groups, large groups, with PowerPoint presentation or simply a demo or talk).\u00a0 The Speakers Guild is a rewarding Master Gardener activity where you can dispense sound gardening information to the gardening public.<\/p>\n

*Time spent at these Speaker’s Guild mini-class can be counted as ‘Program’ volunteer hours.\u00a0 Perennial Master Gardeners can count the class time as EITHER ‘Program’ volunteer service\u00a0hours or ‘continuing garden education’ hours.<\/p>\n

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Hands-on Workshop Openings!<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>A few slots remain for our 2019 training workshops.\u00a0 Sign-up on CERVIS,<\/a> plus find details about the workshops, including location.\u00a0 These workshops are a great way to expand your gardening know-how in an interactive, hands-on environment with expert instructors.<\/p>\n

The following workshops still have openings as of the composition of this newsletter.<\/p>\n