{"id":3211,"date":"2021-09-13T15:42:15","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T15:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2021-09-14T18:14:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T18:14:58","slug":"september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2021\/09\/13\/september\/","title":{"rendered":"September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It was a lovely afternoon\u2014such an afternoon as only September can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour.<\/p>L.M. Montgomery<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The waning days of summer usually involve Master Gardeners compiling all their volunteer service hours for submission. Yet, we realize that the ongoing pandemic has brought an array of challenges to so many of our volunteers and it has also severely limited our volunteer service opportunities. Therefore, we have waived all annual volunteer service and continuing education hour requirements for Perennial Master Gardeners for 2021. We have also extended the time period for 2020 Master Gardener trainees to complete their training volunteer service requirement, until September 30, 2022.

Yet it is still important to document all hours that metro Master Gardeners were able to serve since October 1, of 2020, and the many hours of continuing education that you logged via our online offerings. We want to celebrate and share your contributions with OSU. We will be sending you a brief survey in the next week for you to submit your volunteer service and continuing education hours. <\/strong> You do not need to submit a log sheet. Simply answer the survey questions and click submit.<\/strong> We hope you will take a few minutes to complete the survey and show the contributions of service made during such challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Master Gardener Photography Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join in the OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Photography<\/strong> Contest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSU Extension Master Gardeners are invited to participate in a statewide photography challenge and contest.

\u2022 How can you capture in photos what you love about the Master Gardener program?
\u2022 How would you show others what you see about being a Master Gardener?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit your photos by September 30, to the Master Gardener photography contest<\/a>!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FUN! There are prizes for the winners<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-place winners <\/strong>in each of the three categories will receive signed, autographed copies of the books Trees to Know<\/a>, and Shrubs to Know<\/a>, plus an OSU Foods of Oregon reusable tote.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All second-place winners<\/strong> in each of the three categories will receive signed, autographed copies of the book Trees to Know<\/a>, and an OSU Foods of Oregon reusable tote.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you are taking your photos for the categories! They need to be either people<\/strong>, places<\/strong>, or program priority<\/strong> photos. Here are some examples: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gardener<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Many<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Landscape<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can get all of the details, including a guide to taking great photos on the program news blog here<\/a>. 

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Metro-area Master Gardeners Recognized and Thanked for Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year the three metro area supporting county associations nominate and designate members for special recognition, either through an Oregon Master Gardener Association (OMGA) nomination or by heralding their praise and appreciation.

This year is no different and we would like to extend our hearty congratulations and thanks to the following individuals who are being recognized for their extensive contributions as OSU Master Gardeners!  Congrats and utmost gratitude to all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Metro Area Master Gardeners Honored with State Awards!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are thrilled to share the news that two metro area Master Gardeners were recently designated as the Statewide awardees!\u00a0 Susan Albright as Statewide Master Gardener of the Year<\/strong> and Sue Ryburn as Statewide Behind-the-Scenes Master Gardener of the Year<\/strong>.\u00a0 Susan and Sue\u2019s dedicated service has greatly benefited the Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA), the metro area and statewide OSU MG program, and the community as a whole.\u00a0 We are thrilled they have been honored and are grateful for their tremendous contributions to the Master Gardener program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n