President’s Message
🎃 It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Membership Meeting last night. I hope you enjoyed learning about the inspiring Homegrown National Park project as much as I did.
I’m also pleased to announce that we have officially approved the Slate of Officers for the 2025 Board of Directors. Please join me in welcoming our new board members: Lori Fulton, Laura Horsey, Shelby Schuppe, and Lisa Miller. I am excited to see the fresh ideas and energy they’ll bring to our leadership team.
A heartfelt thank you as well to our board members who have continued on or stepped into new roles. Your dedication is invaluable, and it is because of your commitment that our association remains vibrant and successful.
BCMGA Membership Activities
The BCMGA Calendar is on the website and has more information on these activities.
🎃 November 4, 2024 9:00-11:00 AM BCMGA Board Meeting
🎃 November 16, 2024 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Central Electrical Training Center
33309 Hwy 99E, Tangent OR 97389
🎃 December 4, 2024 3:00 - 7:00 PM Annual Greens Party
Benton County Fairgrounds
110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis OR
BCMGA News
🎃Volunteer and Continuing Education Hours are Due October 31 - Use the Volunteer Reporting System (VRS) to report your hours
Program Coordinator Otillia announced at the meeting that hours will not be accepted late.
If you are uncertain how to categorize your volunteer hours use the “Other” category and Otillia can change it if needed
Volunteer Opportunities
These activities have been approved by OSU Extension for volunteer hours
🎃 Plant Clinic Desk - Thanks to the diligent MGs and trainees who have logged many hours at the desk so far this year. The Signup Genius is still open for people willing to chip in answering fall gardening questions.
🎃 Neighborhood Plant Kiosk - We are looking for someone(s) who would be able to help install the kiosks for the NPK (Neighborhood Planter Kiosk) project. It involves digging a hole for the post, installing it in the ground, and screwing the display to the post. If you or someone you know can help with this, or have questions, please email Anna and anna@growingpeace.net or call/text 541-301-7993.
🎃 School Garden Fun are Going Strong. If you are going to work at school gardens this year, you need to complete Youth Safety certification with OSU. Also make sure to fill out the background check with the Corvallis School District.
Adams Elementary School
1615 SW 35th St, Corvallis
Contact: Nellie Oehler 541-868-6897, oehlershrops@gmail.com
Mountain View Elementary School
340 NE Granger Ave, Corvallis
Contact: Susan Hoffman 541-602-4504, shoff@peak.org
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
1825 NW 27th St, Corvallis
Tuesdays 11:00-12:30 Signup Genius
Contact: Jennifer Klammer 541-602-0431 Jennifer.klammer@comcast.net
Teacher: Amanda Tucker Amanda.tucksen@corvallis.k12.or.us
Continuing Education Opportunities
These educational events are approved for Continuing Education Credit by OSU Extension
🎃 Growing Oregon Gardens: Level Up Series 2024 Get one hour of CE credit for attending free gardening webinars from OSU. Check out the website for more details. Recordings of past talks are also available for continuing education credit.
🎃 Did you know that past membership meetings have recorded lectures that can also be used for Continuing Education. See the BCMGA Association Meeting webpage for links.
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. This year all Master Gardeners will also complete the screening and training to be certified to work with youth. If you have questions about the new requirement, please email Otillia
🎃 OMGA Gardener’s Pen Newsletter has published their fall 2024 edition. Benton County MG, Kathy Clark shared information from our annual plant sale.
🎃 OSU Extension Online Calendar has a calendar of Extension events throughout the state. This often includes MG lectures from other counties. Many are online and free like:
November 12, 2024 from 7-8PM the Portland Botanic Garden presents: A Botanical Garden on the River. Check the link here.
🎃 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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