{"id":3449,"date":"2022-02-08T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T17:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=3449"},"modified":"2022-02-08T17:47:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T17:47:04","slug":"february-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2022\/02\/08\/february-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"Frost covered buds on branch of a tree or shrub.\" class=\"wp-image-3450\" width=\"619\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-1536x942.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-1250x767.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/branch-frost-buds_pic.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.\u201d<\/p><cite>William Cullen Bryant<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"osu-master-gardeners-impact-our-communities\">OSU Master Gardeners Impact Our Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month we highlighted the steadfast commitment of metro area Master Gardeners to serve the community and build their knowledge and skills as we navigated through another year of challenges. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now read those highlights in the 2021 OSU Master Gardener Impact Report, and see the resolute spirit the OSU Master Gardener Program has throughout the state, to grow knowledge and grow reach, all in the midst of challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.app.box.com\/s\/rpdyl3squr9x081q20gxjp2dh9k4srv9\">2022 OSU Master Gardener Impact Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"growing-oregon-gardeners-level-up-series-launches-for-2022\">Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series Launches for 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Sunflower behind promotional text for Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series. With OSU Extension Service logo.\" class=\"wp-image-3452\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/2022_General-GrowingGardeners-Instagram-Post-002.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" id=\"growing-oregon-gardeners-level-up-series-launches-for-2022\">It\u2019s a new year and a new slate of free online learning webinars with Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series. Whether you want to learn better irrigation techniques, understand if clearing leaves in the fall is really good for garden insects or not, or if you get excited for all things roses, there\u2019s a class for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Metro area Master Gardener, Dennis Brown, kicks off the series on Tuesday, February 8, 12noon<br>Presenting: &#8216;The Science and Practice of Seed Starting: Secrets to success when growing by seed&#8217;<\/strong><br><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s schedule:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>February 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23seeds&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=WKj2C2GB87GnDMAJau7VBgUh6nMS5zgTejT36LzTuVE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">The Science and Practice of Seed Starting: Secrets to success when growing by seed<\/a>&nbsp;with Dennis Brown&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>March 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23Native&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=qNRyc7O1FfI52Z9HWpecZll0haj1IYEVPZAmJWrMGCo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Local Beauties: Native Plants for Ecologically Enhanced Gardens and Landscapes<\/a>&nbsp;with Nikkie West, Kathryn Prive and Rick Martinson&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>April 12:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23Succession&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=nJ%2FTH3INDSQ3v3OyJeON57xJKMHJoP6fV0%2B8fxFEEjc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Plant Grow Harvest Repeat: Succession Planting<\/a>&nbsp;with Meg McAndrews Cowden&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>May 10:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23Roses&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=FAE84VzzE%2BrF7iEbQ7YHHf%2F883Rnwq7F6hIV4RO%2FTo0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Growing Great Roses!<\/a>&nbsp;with Mark Windham&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>June 14:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23irrigation&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=xdTrw86l7nyN5qdWtBbA2ZGlO0gQGQFeWx2CtpdPxh0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Irrigation Choices and Design<\/a>&nbsp;with Alec Kowalewski&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>July 12:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23Pests&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=vGa5%2FMAgWHwRaPWkGvJzKPu0klRSeHL6oRTKcEaVIrs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best Ecological Ways to Control Pests<\/a>&nbsp;with Silvia Rondon, Chris Hedstrom and Isaac Sandlin of the Oregon IPM Center&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>August 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23leaves&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0O2L1C7MB3K30UAc45RaWqh2HhN0ZRr%2BIQNXKVukSu4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Should You Leave Your Leaves? How autumn yard maintenance\u202faffects overwintering insects<\/a>&nbsp;with Max Ferlauto&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>September 13:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23compost&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=nISHqrwu9MUbZoPaOK1erYopeXUwcYvd20P3JzEPlPI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Compost Can-do: develop a system that meets your needs<\/a>&nbsp;with Linda Brewer&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>October 11:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022%23soil&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Q7g1zsD8KBGmJ%2FwWZOKy1ElFaVsKo81ir2zfqaMOOwY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Soil Fertility and Nutrient Cycling in Garden Beds &amp; Home Landscapes<\/a>&nbsp;with Gordon Jones&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>November 8: <\/strong>TBA&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenters for this year\u2019s schedule include OSU faculty, as well as national research experts, authors and industry leaders.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fmg%2Fgrowing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=FIPLSyHQ2RfXLSrAE8DOF%2B87EV0x97x10Pj6BduPsdE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">View the website for full descriptions of the 2022 workshops and presenters.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closed-captioned webinars are broadcast via Zoom and streamed via our Facebook page the second Tuesday of the month, at noon, February through November 2022.\u00a0This series is open to the public and OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers receive 1 Continuing Education Credit for each class. All webinars are recorded and will be available to view on our website within two weeks of airdate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series is produced by a team of horticultural faculty and staff of the OSU Extension Master Gardener program.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextension.oregonstate.edu%2Fnews%2Fosu-extension-master-gardeners-see-big-success-free-level-series&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmarcia.mcintyre%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb306339ed5f74a6a216c08d9e1eec350%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637789239290604201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=GsiMr1gZQJk%2FuDiUjqlMNGJoxNAu4f1u52cwhiaJvtg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The series launched in 2021, engaging thousands of gardeners live, online and through recordings on the OSU Extension website<\/a>. The program received the 2021 Oregon State University Extension Association (OSUEA) Search for Excellence award. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"osu-master-gardener-program-s-diversity-equity-and-inclusivity-task-force\">OSU Master Gardener Program&#8217;s Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Task Force <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Screen shot of 32 faces participating in JEDI task force webinar meeting.\" class=\"wp-image-3455\" width=\"423\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2080\/files\/2022\/02\/DEI-Taskforce-1024x1024-1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"last-year-the-statewide-osu-master-gardener-program-launched-the-first-cohort-of-the-master-gardener-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-task-force-the-task-force-includes-over-two-dozen-master-gardener-volunteers-from-around-the-state-and-7-master-gardener-program-staff-and-faculty-the-group-has-met-monthly-the-past-year-along-with-small-working-group-meetings-one-or-two-times-a-month-this-is-a-group-dedicated-to-learning-and\">The first cohort of the statewide OSU Master Gardener Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) Task Force was launched last year.\u00a0 The Task Force includes over two dozen Master Gardener volunteers from around the state and seven Master Gardener program staff and faculty. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about the professional training and work of the Task Force Group in the <a href=\"http:\/\/oregonstate.app.box.com\/s\/rpdyl3squr9x081q20gxjp2dh9k4srv9\">2022 OSU Master Gardener Impact Report<\/a> &nbsp;which includes testimonials from Task Force Members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applications-being-accepted-for-2022-jedi-task-force-members\">Applications Being Accepted for 2022 JEDI Task Force Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"applications-being-accepted-for-2022-jedi-task-force-members\"><strong>Excerpt from the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2022\/01\/\">OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the second cohort of Master Gardener JEDI Task Force Members are now being accepted. <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eDKvigvierPFlMq\">Click here to submit your application<\/a>. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2022. We are specifically seeking applications from Master Gardener volunteers, across the state of Oregon, who are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>committed to advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with in the Master Gardener program.<\/li><li>wanting to deepen their own understanding of inequities, historical racism, and colonialism within horticulture, Land Grant Institutions, and Oregon.<\/li><li>able to make a 12 month commitment (April 2022 \u2013 March 2023), of 4-6 hours per month, for Task Force work.<\/li><li>willing to be a bridge between the Task Force, and their local Master Gardener group, to ensure that the work that we do on the Task Force is brought back to county Master Gardener Programs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>JEDI stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity. Sometimes, we call ourselves the DEI Task Force. Sometimes, we call ourselves the JEDI Task Force, because frankly, the word \u2018JEDI\u2019 is both more representative of what we are trying to do, and is also more fun to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn a bit more about <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2021\/05\/10\/a-healthy-garden-is-biodiverse-and-so-is-the-osu-extension-master-gardener-program-introducing-the-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-task-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the aims and structure of the JEDI Task Force, by visiting this post, from May 2021<\/a>. 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