President’s Message
🦃 I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Master Gardeners graduates. The Class of 2024 has jumped into projects and garden education with gusto. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you and appreciate the variety of skills and backgrounds that you bring to our organization. Congratulations on this milestone!
I also want to recognize and congratulate this year’s award winners:
🌟 Jana Tindall, Master Gardener of the Year
🌟 Sandy Piper, Behind the Scenes Award Winner
🌟 Susan Hoffman, Lifetime Member Award Winner
Your contributions inspire us all, and we are so grateful for your dedication and hard work.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I wish each of you a holiday filled with warmth, gratitude, and time to recharge. Thank you for all you do to make our association flourish.
BCMGA Membership Activities
The BCMGA Calendar is on the website and has more information on these activities.
🦃 Annual Greens Party
December 4, 2024 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Benton County Fairgrounds
110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis OR
🦃 December Board of Directors Meeting
December 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Sunset Room, Extension
BCMGA News
We are saddened to share the passing of Don Lauer on November 21, 2024. A Master Gardener since 2006, Don’s leadership, generosity, and passion greatly shaped BCMGA, from organizing the Farmers Market Clinic Table to co-chairing Insights into Gardening. His dedication to education and service earned him BCMGA’s highest honors. Don’s legacy will long be felt, and our thoughts are with Debbie and their family.
Volunteer Opportunities
These activities are approved by OSU Extension for volunteer hours
🦃 PHS Propagation Workshops for December are posted. Seeding of perennials and natives are still underway. Join in the fun by signing up here.
🦃 Plant Clinic has moved to Winter Hours - Hats off to our amazing desk trainers and dedicated plant desk volunteers during this busy summer. The Plant Desk has moved to winter hours with shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check out the Signup Genius for openings.
Continuing Education Opportunities
These educational events are approved for Continuing Education Credit by OSU Extension
🦃 Recorded Webinars
10 Minute Universitytm: https://clackamascountymastergardeners.org/10-minute- university/videos/
Metro Area Master Gardener Program Webinars: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/metro/webinars-recorded
Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/projects-events-gardens
🦃 Growing and Belonging Resources
Into The Woods Podcast: o Episode 40: Indigenous Knowledge:
o Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships: https://inthewoodspodcast.com/2023/11/09/episode-41-indigenous-partnerships/
Extension News
🦃 Master Gardener Recertification: Each year Master Gardeners throughout Oregon recertify by completing their Volunteer Services Agreement, completing 20 hours of volunteer services and finishing 10 hours of Continuing Education. For 2025 all recertifying Master Gardeners in Linn and Benton County will also complete the OSU Youth Safety Training. More information about this requirement will be included in the 2025 Master Gardener Service Packet. If you have questions about the new requirement, please email Otillia
🦃 OSU Extension Online Calendar has a calendar of Extension events throughout the state. This often includes MG lectures from other counties.
🦃 Solve Pest Problems: A new tool from OSU Extension to help manage pests around your home and garden with reduced risk to people, pets, and the environment. New entries are being added regularly on the SPP Website.
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