{"id":3688,"date":"2022-12-01T16:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=3688"},"modified":"2023-04-25T16:07:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T16:07:54","slug":"december-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2022\/12\/01\/december-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Warm Winter Wishes and Utmost Gratitude!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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As 2022 nears its end, we want to take the opportunity to extend warm winter wishes and our utmost gratitude for your dedicated service as OSU Extension Service Master Gardeners.  Thank you for your selfless commitment educating others in successful and sustainable gardening practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year as we transitioned back to familiar, favorite, and new favorite volunteer opportunities know that your efforts have positively impacted so many in our community!  Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year, as you continue to share your passion for education and gardening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual reporting, stickers and badges. Oh my!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to all who have submitted the annual required forms and reported your continuing education and volunteer service hours for 2022! As we transitioned back to in-person volunteer opportunities, you rose to the challenge generously supporting our communities with valuable gardening guidance and leveling up your knowledge by diving into a wide range of continuing education opportunities! Kudos to one and all!<\/p>\n\n\n

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For those who have fulfilled the requirements to maintain their status as an active and \u201ccurrent\u201d Master Gardener you will receive a 2023 Recertification sticker to proudly display on your MG badge in mid-January.<\/strong>  The sticker is a designation that you are current and up-to-date, having completed all annual requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perennial MGs <\/strong>who have fulfilled the 10-hour continuing education requirement and have submitted the required forms will be sent their 2023 MG sticker in January.  <\/strong>For Perennial MGs still needing to complete their annual 10-hours of continuing education please refer to the September\/October newsletter for designated continuing education opportunities and also see the information in the article below regarding recordings of our Fall Recertification webinars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 and 2022 cohort members <\/strong>who have completed their Master Gardener training requirements will receive our hearty congratulation and their shining new OSU Master Gardener badge in January.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All 2020 and 2022 cohort members<\/strong> who have submitted the annual required forms will be sent (in January) a 2023 Master Gardener sticker to be displayed on their new OSU Master Gardener badge or if still working toward meeting the training requirements, displayed on their cohort training badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review OSU Master Gardener annual requirements and Master Gardener training requirements here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fall Recertification’s Reprise Informs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In November, we enjoyed the reprise of our Fall Recertification with 4 webinars focusing on information to support you in your role as garden educators.  Many thanks to our presenters, Cecile Evans, Dr. Gail Langellotto, OSU Master Gardener Program Manager, Alex Gorman, OSU Forestry and our very own Weston Miller, who all provided thoughtful, informative presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were unable to attend, you can view recordings of three of the presentations here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stellar Hands-on Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To enrich our 2022 OSU Extension Service Master Gardener training, we ventured into the garden and offered 36 hands-on workshops for Master Gardener trainees. Nineteen garden-focused topics were presented that ranged from \u2018Insect Identification\u2019 to \u2018Gardening for Wildlife\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gardening for Wildlife Hands-on Workshop
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The workshops were made possible all thanks to a team of experienced Master Gardener volunteers who developed and delivered the engaging hands-on instruction. 388 class slots were filled. Participants shared their appreciation for the hands-on opportunity, \u201cThe instructors were top-notch\u201d, \u201cI loved being in the garden, seeing plant pests and diseases up-close\u201d.

A special shout-out of gratitude to Susan Albright, Sherry Sheng,<\/strong> and Corinne Thomas-Kersting<\/strong> for their time and efforts coordinating and guiding the development of the Hands-on Workshop curriculum in their county’s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These science-based workshops support our Master Gardener training cohort members in serving as effective community educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearty thanks to these metro area OSU Master Gardeners who volunteered their time to plan and deliver 36 fantastic hands-on learning opportunities…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Louise Adams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karen Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marlene Andrejco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Barnett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich Becker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fran Beebe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marie Blacklidge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl Borden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl Brock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Butler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sally Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jane Collier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Collins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al Didier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helen Dorbolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Eyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marilyn Frankel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eve Freeman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linda Goldser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claudia Groth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linda Haas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Hansen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jen Hazen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carole Hardy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Hewitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larina Hoffbeck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sherry Holley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Hughes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Jordan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Karstad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Kister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathy Krentz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kasey Marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbara McCanne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Martha Mealy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libby Merwin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Muir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamara Newton-Baker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heidi Nichols<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peg O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk Peterson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bette Pierce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leah Puhlman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priscilla Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eddie Rosen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Ryburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barb Seekins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack Shorr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linda Souba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iliana Tovar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shirley Wolcott<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Youth Garden Education Volunteer Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do you enjoy teaching garden-focused classes to youth? Do you have interest in going into school classrooms and\/or school gardens to teach, fun, engaging garden concepts? We are looking for a team of Master Gardener volunteers interested in school outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year we receive multiple requests for Master Gardeners to teach at area schools and with these requests we have realized the need to have prepared \u2018garden education kits\u2019 which Master Gardener volunteers can easily take into classrooms and school gardens to deliver focused and engaging garden education curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In anticipation of school requests in the coming year, we are seeking Master Gardeners interested in participating in teaching youth. Master Gardeners would teach alongside a fellow MG volunteer. In advance of signing up to teach a specific class there will be an orientation to familiarize all volunteers with the \u2018garden kit\u2019 curriculum, along with completion of a criminal history check which is required by OSU for volunteers teaching youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small yet mighty committee of metro area Master Gardeners have developed seven \u2018garden education kits\u2019 to launch this project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n