Oregon State University Extension Service
METRO CONNECTION
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~ Happy Holidays from OSU Extension ~
Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees in the U.S., however, various
factors including the heatwave of 2021 have affected tree availability this year,
Read more on finding a Christmas tree in the story below.
(pictured: Christmas Tree lot in Aloha, Oregon, from Wikipedia Commons)
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November and December 2021
News, events, resources and educational articles for our partners,
community leaders, volunteers, friends and family
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The Washington County Extension office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. There are no Master Gardeners on site at this time.
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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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Director's Coin Recipients
Congratulations to five metro area Master Gardener volunteers!
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Dr. Ivory W. Lyles, new OSU Extension Director and Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement, visited the OSU Portland Center in Multnomah County in October, where he presented Director's Coins to Multnomah County Master Gardeners (MGs) Corrine Thomas-Kersting (pictured on right) and Dennis Brown (below right).
OSU Extension employees, partners or volunteers can be nominated for a Director's Coin for exemplary work in their field.
Last week Dr. Lyles visited Washington County and presented coins to Multnomah County MG Claudia Groth and Washington County MG Sue Ryburn (pictured below). Susan Albright, Washington County MG and Director's coin recipient, was unable to attend. We're grateful for our outstanding Master Gardener Volunteers!
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Congratulations Washington County Extension staff
Rose Daily, fiscal coordinator for the Extension Service Education Center in Washington County was awarded a Director's Coin in November, highlighting the talents and skills she brings to OSU Extension.
Rose gives close attention to every budget detail and is constantly envisioning innovative and effective ways to create efficiencies and trainings in the office. She is working on completion of her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies: Writing for Social Change with a Business minor. Congratulations, Rose!
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Portland SNAP-Ed team earns two first place awards! |
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The Portland SNAP-Ed team in Multnomah County was presented with a Team Award for 1st Place in the western region and 1st Place nationally in the category for Communication Award for Video.
The awards, presented at the National Extension Association of Family Community Science annual meeting, went to Multnomah SNAP-Ed team members Shara Anslow, Rachel Dillard, Joanne Lyford, Rebecca Marson, and Jennifer Morris, as well as Lauren Tobey, Food Hero program coordinator
(Corvallis campus) and Stephanie Russell from Lincoln County. Congratulations to each of you for your ambitious and creative undertaking during the pandemic.
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Washington County 4-H Awards & Recognition |
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4-H volunteers and retired staff honored
Washington County 4-H Ambassadors hosted the annual volunteer recognition event honoring 4-H volunteers for their years of service. The great experiences, clubs, fair, and activities would not be possible without volunteers contributing hundreds of hours, talents, and services to the Washington County 4-H program. Washington County Board of Commissioner Chair Kathryn Harrington addressed the group, joined by District 30 Representative Janeen Sollman.
Retired 4-H faculty, Pat Willis was also recognized and thanked for his years of community engagement and leadership.
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What odd creature is this?
The 4-H Pacific Lamprey in the Classroom project brought hands-on learning back to the classroom to over 1000 students this year. Within days of its promotion, educators responded overwhelmingly to the engaging and unique STEM curriculum that gets students excited about learning.
Lamprey, like salmon, are migrate up rivers from the sea to spawn. They are important to the indigenous tribes of Oregon and serve an important ecological role in the Pacific Northwest.
4-H faculty in Multnomah county, collaborating with biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP), target the popular program to youth educators. See related story & video.
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Food Preservation Training Opportunities |
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Interested in safely preserving food for you and your family? Think about gifting yourself or a loved one with an online, hybrid course: Preserve @ Home. This national award-winning online food safety and preservation course teaches how to preserve a variety of food products. Class runs six weeks beginning January 20, 2022. Learn more and register here. Registration closes January 14, 2022.
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Agriculture and Master Gardeners |
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Become a Master Gardener! Applications are being accepted through Dec. 31, 2021
If you enjoy learning about gardening, sharing your knowledge with others, and volunteering in your community, consider becoming an OSU Master Gardener volunteer. The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener™ program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants.
If you live in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington counties, applications are being accepted until December 31, 2021. To learn more about the 2022 OSU Master Gardener training in the metro area, and to apply, visit our webpage.
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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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Searching for the Perfect Christmas Tree!
OSU agricultural research and extension has played a big part in the expansion of Christmas tree production in Oregon counties. Much of that research has taken place at the OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, Oregon and directly benefits tree growers in Oregon. Read about Christmas trees and where you can find the perfect live Christmas tree for the holidays in this article by Chal Landgren, OSU Extension's primary Christmas tree specialist!
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Livestock and Forages Newsletter for Western Oregon
To subscribe to the newsletter, email Livestock.Forages@oregonstate.edu using the subject line “Subscribe” and provide your name, county of residence, and phone number. Please include information on what livestock you raise, any hay or pasture you sell or rent, and farm services you offer. This information allows us to know our readers better. Private information will never be shared without permission.
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Getting Started in Urban Agriculture
This free online introduction course teaches what "urban agriculture" is, along with essential definitions and concepts needed to help you start this exciting journey! This six-hour, on-demand course includes access to the materials for one year after registration. Register online, here.
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Learn how and why it benefits the soil, here.
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Be Prepared with the proper clothing
Having the right clothing for the terrain is essential, so harsh elements such as rain, cold, and snow don't have catastrophic effects. Learn more here.
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Household winter & holiday tips
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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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