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Redmond, OR

Master Food Preserver Program

Wed, Apr 3, 2019 9:00 am - Wed, May 22, 2019 3:00 pm

Oregon State University Service Extension offices are recruiting volunteers to participate in food safety and preservation training on Wednesdays, April 3 – May 22, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The fun, ...

Gold Beach, OR

Curry County Master Gardener Plant Clinics

Wed, Apr 3, 2019 10:00 am - Wed, Sep 25, 2019 10:00 am

The public is welcome to walk-in, email currymg@oregonstate.edu, or phone 541 247-6672 with their gardening questions. The OSU Extension Office will be staffed with volunteer Master Gardeners every...

Astoria, OR

4-H Sewing Workshp

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 6:00 am - Mon, Apr 29, 2019 8:00 am

This sewing workshop is a 2-day event open to all 4-H youth ages 9 to 19 who have some sewing experience. We will be making a microwave bowl cover at the first class on April 22 and a zippered pouch...

Corvallis, OR

OSU Beyond Earth Day Community Fair

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

"Hug-a-Bug": Insects and Arthropods are the largest group of inhabitants on Earth! Come celebrate them and learn more about how fascinating bugs truly are! Pet them, hold them, take a selfie with them...

Oregon City, OR

4-H Expressive Arts Leader Training

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Where: Clackamas County Extension, Annex
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

We will have discussion, hands-on opportunities and will cover:

Fun Club meeting activities and skill...

Albany, OR

Gardening in the PNW - Soil: Gardening from the ground up

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Welcome to a series of short lunchtime sessions on popular gardening topics for Linn County gardeners.

It is informal, informative, and fun-no reservation needed and there is no charge!

Hosted by...

Central Point, OR

Soil Testing for Gardens and Home Landscapes

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Get the ins and outs of how to take a soil sample and interpret results to improve your garden or home landscape. This will be an interactive session; bring soil test results from your property to...

Tangent, OR

Linn County Mandatory 4-H Leader Meeting

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This meeting is about the 2019 Linn County 4-H/FFA Fair, what is new and to answer all questions you may have.

Central Point, OR

Presentation Contest

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

This year's County-wide Presentation Contest is right around the corner!

The contest is open to all ages - 5 to 19. Cloverbuds, ages 5-8, will present but not for competition. Members ages 9-19, may...

Save the date! Lane County 4-H Pool Party! April 27, 2019. RSVPs are required.

Eugene, OR

4-H Family Fun Night!

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lane County 4-H Pool Party!

Lane County 4-Hers & immediate family members are invited to the first 4-H Family Fun night!

To build comradery throughout our program, we are hosting a 4-H Pool Party...

Portland, OR

Gardenfest Classes

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Washington County Master Gardeners™ are delighted to welcome you, inspire you, and help you succeed in your garden by providing practical knowledge on plants, garden care, and diagnosing problems....

Aumsville, OR

Marion County 4-H Cow Sorting and Ranch Horse Clinic

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you are interested in Cow Sorting and Ranch Horse activities this is the event for you. Byron from Running Brook Farms will be the clinician.

There will be three session on April 27th, 2019....

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Oregon State University researchers deployed chemical-sampling wristbands to individuals on three continents and found that no two wristbands had identical chemical detections – but the same 14 chemicals were detected in more than 50 percent of the wristbands.

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