Oregon State University Extension Service
METRO CONNECTION
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"Give this photo a caption" contest!
Submit your 'caption' to Vicki by noon February 11, 2022.
A winner will be announced near Valentines' Day; the prize is TBD!
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January and February 2022
News, events, resources and educational articles for our partners,
community leaders, volunteers, friends and family
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Washington County Extension in Beaverton 503-821-1150
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No Master Gardener Hours at this time.
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Angela Sandino, North Willamette Regional Director
Maureen Hosty, 4-H Faculty OSU Portland Center
555 SW Morrison, Ste 2000.
SNAP-Ed and Nutrition Education Programs:
503-657-7385
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4-H Staff Changes: A welcome and goodbye |
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DeAnn Pope (left) and Darsy Schaal |
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Changing of the 4-H guard at Washington County Extension
DeAnn Pope joined the OSU Extension Service in Washington County in December as a 4-H administrative program assistant. She will carry on the exceptional work of Darsy Schaal, who retired on January 31, 2022, after twelve years of service to Extension and to the 4-H community in Washington County.
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DeAnn brings a cheerful smile and welcome energy to the office and is excited to work with our 4-H volunteers. Darsy will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched! We wish both Darsy and DeAnn success in their new ventures. |
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DIVE4Ag
4-H Program Coordinator Kristen Moore recently shared what's happening with the experiential and virtual learning of DIVE4Ag, a program that engages the youth of Multnomah and Washington Counties. Watch the video here.
DIVE4Ag is a USDA-funded project that brings state-of-the-art technology to agriculture education in the Pacific Northwest. It allows opportunities for middle and high school youth to explore topics in agriculture through virtual reality and other online activities. Learn more about DIVE4Ag.
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Portland SNAP-Ed Team develops award-winning videos
The Portland SNAP-Ed Team won first place in the Western Region, as well as Nationally, for their MyPlate Educational Video Series. These videos make learning fun and cover a variety of topics like kitchen safety, food groups, and what to eat to ensure our bodies are healthy. Check out the MyPlate videos, which are as entertaining as they are informative teaching tools.
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Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series 2022
This year-long webinar series launches with the timely topic: "The Science and Practice of Seed Starting: Secrets to Success When Growing by Seed". Tune in Tuesday, February 8 at noon. If you're ready to improve your seed-starting savvy, don't miss this. Learn more and register.
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Multnomah County Master Gardener's Monthly Speaker Series
Now is a perfect time to start seeds for your vegetable garden. Check out this informative webinar: "Seeds: So many options! Good approaches to obtaining great seeds". It will air on Tuesday, February 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more and register.
Watch these two short DIY videos to help get you started:
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steps to creating seed tape.
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This video demonstrates how
to make pots to start seeds.
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Mason bee presentations
Washington County Master Gardener volunteer, Ron Spendal, will give three presentations on Mason bees in 2022. Ron begins the series by covering the behavior and natural history of the Mason Bee in "Mason Bees 101" on Saturday, February 12, at 10 a. m. Learn more and register for this free webinar.
The second webinar, "Raising Mason Bees", focuses on the environmental needs of mason bees and discusses nesting and housing. Date: Saturday, February 26, at 10 a.m. Learn more and register.
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Ask an OSU Master Gardener™
Got gardening questions? We’ve got you covered! Whether needing guidance on the best native plants to attract pollinators or how to manage a plant pest or disease, OSU Master Gardeners provide reliable gardening advice, rooted in science. Find advice here.
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Northwest Native Plant & Tree Sale
Mark your calendar for the NW Native Plant & Tree Sale happening Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in North Plains, Oregon. View flyer for all the information.
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2022 Oregon Small Farms Virtual Conference
This Year's Theme: Resilience. Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Register by February 15. The cost is only $25.
This virtual conference is geared toward farmers, agricultural professionals, food policy advocates, students and managers of farmers markets. Check out the full program here.
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Subscribe to the informative newsletter by sending an email with subject line “Subscribe” and providing your name, county of residence, and phone number. Check out the January 2022 Newsletter.
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Be prepared for cold weather
With low temperatures comes a need to prepare and take precautions against cold weather.
This Preparedness Guidepost provides tips and great reminders to help you stay safe during extreme weather and combat the cold.
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Microgreens can be grown year-round and it's fun to try something new if you've never grown them.
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Ask an Expert is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening. Please choose your county and enter as much relevant detail about your question as possible. We will do our best to respond to your question within two business days.
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Have questions, comments, or suggestions?
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