President’s Message
🍂Today’s newsletter is pretty short and sweet. As we enter the final stretch of the year, I’d like to encourage all members to make sure your volunteer and continuing education hours are up to date in the VRS before the end of the month. These numbers are essential for OSU Extension to track the hard work and learning we've accomplished throughout the year. These numbers are also used in reporting to the legislature for fundraising.
At our first fall Membership Meeting on October 21st, we will be starting the meeting with a vote on the 2025 Board of Directors, and it’s important to have your voice heard in shaping the future of our association. You can vote in person or at the Zoom meeting. The link will be on the website soon and will also be sent with the reminder email.
BCMGA Membership Activities
The BCMGA Calendar is a new feature on the website and has more information on these activities.
🍂October 14, 2024 9:00-11:00 AM BCMGA Board Meeting
🍂October 21, 2024 6:30-8:30 PM BCMGA Membership Meeting
Doors open at 6:30, Program starts at 7:00
Takes place in the Sunset Room and via Zoom
Zoom link will be provided soon
Speaker: Kathleen Chambliss, Chair of Evening Garden Club speaking on the Homegrown National Park movement
BCMGA News
🍂Log Those Volunteer Hours - October will be here before you know it so remember to put your volunteer hours into the Volunteer Reporting System (VRS).
Note from Otillia: If you have multiple entries of the same activities in a month, like 4 different days at the Demo Garden or 3 different propagation workshops you can enter them as a batch and put a note in the description.
🍂2024 Master Gardener Graduation - It is time to celebrate the 2024 Master Gardener trainees for Linn and Benton County.
November 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Central Electrical Building in Tangent, OR
Volunteer Opportunities
These activities have been approved by OSU Extension for volunteer hours
🍂Propagation Workshops at PHS - The plant propagation team has multiple dates available in October and more to come in November. Workshops happen rain or shine so dress for the weather. Find a date that works for you on the Signup Genius.
🍂The Kathryn Jones Harrison School Garden Club is launched Tuesdays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm. Go to the Signup Genius to volunteer. If you sign up, please ensure that you have filled out the district volunteer application at least two weeks prior to the day.
Amanda Tucksen, garden leader and teacher, will also be present during the times students are there to help. If you have any activity ideas for the two age groups (8-10 years old and 5-7 years old) that are quick and simple enough for this recess setting, please let Amanda know!
🍂Neighborhood Plant Kiosk - We are looking for volunteers 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.
🍂Plant Clinic Desk - Plant Clinics in Oregon have been critical this year in identifying and reporting invasive species. Come and see what questions are coming in this month and keep your horticulture knowledge fresh. There are daytime shifts for both trainees and Certified MGs available daily. Check out the Signup Genius.
🍂School Garden Fun! BCMGA is working with three school gardens this year. This is a fun and active way to complete your volunteer hours. Each school garden has a different schedule, leader and plan. Reach out soon to get the ball rolling on background checks through OSU Extension and 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
Contact: Jennifer Klammer 541-602-0431 Jennifer.klammer@comcast.net
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
🍂Here are some important links to access information.
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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