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2023 Ag Country at AgFest
2023 Ag Country at AgFest
AgFest is held at the State Fairgrounds, and it's a pretty big, and very popular, event! Our booth is in the "AG-Country" bldg, Columbia Hall, where kids have a chance to get into the "hands on" experience. We answer questions from the public, and inform the public about our numerous free services and workshops. We […]
4 events,
Garden Work Day
Garden Work Day
Marion Garden Workdays give Master Gardeners the opportunity to come together and work on plots, projects and garden maintenance as a group throughout the Marion Garden. Plot Managers can request help from others for the work needed in their plots, by letting one of the garden coordinators know. Those who have not chosen to be […]
Propagation Work Days
Propagation Work Days
Follow the Sign-up Genius link in the bottom left corner to register. Located at the Marion Garden: 3180 Center St NE, Salem Help propagate plants for the plant sale fundraiser! Propagation Work Days are every Monday from 9:00 AM (10:00 in winter) to 4:00 PM. We welcome your help for any amount of time within […]
3 events,
Plant Sale Sign-ups
Please click on the link associated with each function to learn more about specific dates and times, etc. Transport/Setup: This happens on 5/4 and 5/7, before and after the event. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-20236#/ Hospitality - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202310#/ Bring Food: This happens on 5/4, 5/5, and 5/6 - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-20239#/ Fuchsias - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-2023#/ Herbs - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-20235#/ Plant a Pot - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202313#/ Park-a-Plant - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202221#/ Veggies - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054fa9aa28a0f58-202311#/ […]
3 events,
MCMGA 2023 Plant Sale
MCMGA 2023 Plant Sale
Friday, May 5th and Saturday May 6th, 2023. Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St NE, Salem OR Columbia Hall – Red Gate Free parking and admittance
2 events,
MCMGA 2023 Plant Sale
MCMGA 2023 Plant Sale
Friday, May 5th and Saturday May 6th, 2023. Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds 2330 17th St NE, Salem OR Columbia Hall – Red Gate Free parking and admittance
1 event,
4 events,
Garden Work Day
Garden Work Day
Marion Garden Workdays give Master Gardeners the opportunity to come together and work on plots, projects and garden maintenance as a group throughout the Marion Garden. Plot Managers can request help from others for the work needed in their plots, by letting one of the garden coordinators know. Those who have not chosen to be […]
Propagation Work Days
Propagation Work Days
Follow the Sign-up Genius link in the bottom left corner to register. Located at the Marion Garden: 3180 Center St NE, Salem Help propagate plants for the plant sale fundraiser! Propagation Work Days are every Monday from 9:00 AM (10:00 in winter) to 4:00 PM. We welcome your help for any amount of time within […]
2 events,
Four Corners School Health Fair
Four Corners School Health Fair
Volunteers needed to participate in a community health fair at Four Corners Elementary School. The event theme is health, gardening, nutrition, and agriculture. We will have a table near other OSU Extension Programs. Our activity will be a garden seed identification game and passing out microgreens growing kits. The event will be indoors and no heavy […]
2 events,
2 events,
Community Plant Clinic – 2023 Salem Saturday Markets
Community Plant Clinic – 2023 Salem Saturday Markets
MG volunteers staff the Community Plant Clinic table at the market every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, April through October. We answer questions from the public, identify weed/plant issues including identification and educate and inform the public about our numerous free services and workshops. We will have […]
Pollinator/Backyard Habitat Plot
Pollinator/Backyard Habitat Plot
Marion Garden Workdays are a time for all Marion County Master Gardeners and trainees to come together and help with the upkeep of the demonstration garden. We have long handled tools available at the garden for use, but please bring your own hand tools, such as weed diggers and pruners. (Please clean all hand tools […]
0 events,
4 events,
Garden Work Day
Garden Work Day
Marion Garden Workdays give Master Gardeners the opportunity to come together and work on plots, projects and garden maintenance as a group throughout the Marion Garden. Plot Managers can request help from others for the work needed in their plots, by letting one of the garden coordinators know. Those who have not chosen to be […]
Propagation Work Days
Propagation Work Days
Follow the Sign-up Genius link in the bottom left corner to register. Located at the Marion Garden: 3180 Center St NE, Salem Help propagate plants for the plant sale fundraiser! Propagation Work Days are every Monday from 9:00 AM (10:00 in winter) to 4:00 PM. We welcome your help for any amount of time within […]
3 events,
1 event,
Ankeny Hill Center
Ankeny Hill Center
All Master Gardeners, along with friends and/or family are invited to spend a day exploring trailheads, pintacle marshes, a pollinator patch, nested trails, story walk, bird Watching, and much more! Hike, walk, bicycle or drive in this wonderful place. If bringing others, please mark how many will be attending when you sign up. We will […]
0 events,
5 events,
Garden Work Day
Garden Work Day
Marion Garden Workdays give Master Gardeners the opportunity to come together and work on plots, projects and garden maintenance as a group throughout the Marion Garden. Plot Managers can request help from others for the work needed in their plots, by letting one of the garden coordinators know. Those who have not chosen to be […]
Youth Pollinator Education Outreach
Youth Pollinator Education Outreach
Help is needed to run an activity table at the OSU Extension Elementary AgFest Field Trip. You will be working with Brooke to offer a short hands-on activity on pollinators to small groups of 3rd graders visiting the Chemeketa Ag Hub and the Marion Polk Food Share Youth Farm. Brooke will reach out ahead of […]
Propagation Work Days
Propagation Work Days
Follow the Sign-up Genius link in the bottom left corner to register. Located at the Marion Garden: 3180 Center St NE, Salem Help propagate plants for the plant sale fundraiser! Propagation Work Days are every Monday from 9:00 AM (10:00 in winter) to 4:00 PM. We welcome your help for any amount of time within […]
Youth Pollinator Education Outreach
Youth Pollinator Education Outreach
Help is needed to run an activity table at the OSU Extension Elementary AgFest Field Trip. You will be working with Brooke to offer a short hands-on activity on pollinators to small groups of 3rd graders visiting the Chemeketa Ag Hub and the Marion Polk Food Share Youth Farm. Brooke will reach out ahead of […]
2 events,
2023 Volunteering at Marion Polk Food Share
2023 Volunteering at Marion Polk Food Share
Volunteer work at MPFS can vary with the donations, so the staff there will provide demos, instructions, and any needed equipment. Shift time is 1-3pm every fourth Tuesday of the month. The temperature can vary so please dress in layers when working in the warehouse, no open-toed shoes, and bring reading glasses, if needed. Sometimes checking […]
4 events,
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
The Propagation team is installing drip irrigation, but until the project is completed, volunteers are needed to water nursery pots. Please sign up for days listed below. Watering can be done any time of day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If two people tag team for the same day, please coordinate on timing.
Trainee Garden Lab: Raised Bed Gardening
Trainee Garden Lab: Raised Bed Gardening
We'll cover the basics of raised bed gardening including materials, soil choices, and season extension options. Bring your questions for this informal session. Counts as a trainee garden lab for graduation. Questions? Reach out to Brooke Edmunds, brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu
Fruit Thinning and Pruning
Fruit Thinning and Pruning
In these workshops, OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how to properly thin fruit. Thinning out a selection of fruit from your trees while the fruit is still small will result in larger, better tasting and better quality fruit. Thinning prevents boom and bust years - a large crop one year and little or none the next year. […]
2 events,
2 events,
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
The Propagation team is installing drip irrigation, but until the project is completed, volunteers are needed to water nursery pots. Please sign up for days listed below. Watering can be done any time of day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If two people tag team for the same day, please coordinate on timing.
1 event,
Community Plant Clinic – 2023 Salem Saturday Markets
Community Plant Clinic – 2023 Salem Saturday Markets
MG volunteers staff the Community Plant Clinic table at the market every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, April through October. We answer questions from the public, identify weed/plant issues including identification and educate and inform the public about our numerous free services and workshops. We will have […]
0 events,
2 events,
Propagation Work Days
Propagation Work Days
Follow the Sign-up Genius link in the bottom left corner to register. Located at the Marion Garden: 3180 Center St NE, Salem Help propagate plants for the plant sale fundraiser! Propagation Work Days are every Monday from 9:00 AM (10:00 in winter) to 4:00 PM. We welcome your help for any amount of time within […]
3 events,
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
2023 Watering at the Marion Garden
The Propagation team is installing drip irrigation, but until the project is completed, volunteers are needed to water nursery pots. Please sign up for days listed below. Watering can be done any time of day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If two people tag team for the same day, please coordinate on timing.
Fruit Thinning and Pruning
Fruit Thinning and Pruning
In these workshops, OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how to properly thin fruit. Thinning out a selection of fruit from your trees while the fruit is still small will result in larger, better tasting and better quality fruit. Thinning prevents boom and bust years - a large crop one year and little or none the next year. […]
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