Oregon State University Extension Service
METRO CONNECTION
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Evacuated animals find refuge at the Washington County Fair Grounds
Photo by Ann Marie Murphy
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September & October 2020
News, events and educational articles for our partners,
community leaders, volunteers, friends and family
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The office remains closed to the public as the tri-county area remains in Phase 1. To reach staff or to make an appointment please leave a message at 503-821-1150 or call during our staffed hours:
Tuesday to Thursday 9a.m. to 3p.m.
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Washington County Extension in Beaverton 503-821-1150
Messages will be forwarded to appropriate person and calls returned.
Currently staff are on site Tuesday through Thursday 9a.m. to 3p.m.
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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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SAFETY RESOURCES, COVID & FACIAL MASKS |
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Finding resources for smoke impacts
Wildfires and smoke affect living things from bees and birds to grapes to vegetable gardens. Find out the affects of smoke, ash and air quality. Scroll down to Featured Resources on our website here. |
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Free N95 and KN95 masks for ag community at Washington County office
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 and 30 and Thursday, October 1
9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Washington County Extension office in Beaverton
1815 NW 169th Place, Building 1, Suite 1000
Click here for more info.
Free PPE for small businesses and childcare providers
The Governor’s office, in partnership with the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board, allocated $10 Million from the federal CARES Act funding for the purchase of supplies including masks and gloves for small business. The State of Oregon is fulfilling orders at no charge until resources are depleted. Click here for more info. |
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Emergency WIFI available for Oregon students
For those needing emergency Wi-Fi, Oregon State University is providing WIFI access, at no cost, at locations across the state including the Washington County Extension office. 7am - 10pm. Wifi coverage and performance may vary at each location. Access is available outside the building. Click here for more info. |
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Take precautions if wildfire ash falls on fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables in the garden that have been showered with ash from wildfires should be safe to consume after rinsing. Read the full story here! |
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Distribution of critical PPE for Agricultural sector in Washington County
KN95 masks and hand sanitizers were distributed to Washington County growers and farmers at Tualatin River Farms on August 20. Summer time and early fall are peak periods for workers on the front line harvesting in fields to remain safe from COVID-19. Several Extension staff were on hand again to distribute PPE with partners from Clean Water Services, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District and Washington County.
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH |
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Food Preservation hotline is open!
Call 1-800-354-7319 with all of your food safety and preservation questions.
Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to 4p.m. until Oct, 9, 2020.
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Pressure gauge testing
Free pressure gauge testing every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9a.m. to 3p.m.
Extension office in Washington County.
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4-H Teen as Teachers in Portland lead virtual classes for migrant family youth
Eleidy Chanocua, a junior at Gresham High School, developed step-by-step videos about gardening as a 4-H teen teacher this summer in the Portland metro area.
Since OSU Extension Service couldn’t welcome 300 Portland metro area children to in-person day camps this summer, Extension brought the camps to them. Working with Multnomah Education Service District’s Migrant Education Program, OSU Extension helped facilitate a three-week virtual camp with 4-H Teens as Teachers. Twenty-two teens signed up to teach kids in first through eighth grades the benefits of local farm-to-table food through gardening, and the basics of being an entrepreneur. Read the full story here!
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A summer like no other for the Youth Environmental Educators
Typically this time of year we share pictures of our Youth Environmental Educators (YEE) in action facilitating activities at Blue Lake regional park visitors and educating the public on natural gardening. The past four years we have spent our summers at the park. This summer youth spent nine weeks working together on new virtually activities (including a self-led scavenger hunt for the natural garden) and refining activities created in summers past.
The focus this year was on individual projects. Students had time to reflect on their interests and design a self-guided project. Some project examples are raising houseplants, exploring solar power, water filtration, and boat design. The YEE’s also had the opportunity to create professional portfolios that showcased their skills. This activity was led by two guests, Nayely Interian and Ahlam Osman, who are in the Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) Interns. We are grateful that this program was able to be adapted to online work. Our Metro partnership support allows us to maintain our strong commitment to youth.
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Thank you to 4-H farm animal caretakers!
Story by Chris Branum, Extension Communications
Incredibly dedicated 4-H adult and youth volunteers cared for evacuated animals at the fairgrounds. From Washington County, Leah Perkins-Hagele, Manager at the new Westside Commons which includes the fairgrounds said, “...our amazing 4-H volunteers wanted to ensure that the animal care continued (when they started classes this week) and made arrangements for other livestock volunteers in the community to take their place..." Read the full story here and view the video here.
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Questions and answers featured in Fall Home and Garden magazine
Our own Extension Urban Horticulture expert,Weston Miller answers commonly asked gardening questions and offers some solutions in the publication.
Click here and flip to page 36. |
Free intro to Oregon Master GardenerTM Program
This series of short courses is excerpted from OSU’s Master Gardener online course, allowing you to study specific fundamentals of gardening. In the free Oregon Master Gardener Program, you will be introduced to the Oregon Master Gardener Program and the role Master Gardener volunteers play. Learn more here!
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Sign up for online Master GardenerTM course
The Master Gardener and Home Horticulture Basic Training course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about the effective and sustainable management of their home horticultural landscape. Learn more here!
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FOOD HERO FEATURED RECIPE |
Having trouble knowing what to do with all that zucchini from your garden? Try these pizza boats! A great way to eat more vegetables plus they are hearty and delicious. Click here for the recipe.
Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy. Visit the Food Hero website today!
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Whether you decide to stay in place in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what is best for you is also typically best for your pets. Download the info here.
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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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