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Spíly^y Tyrooo, W^rm Springs, Oregon Warm Springs | Extension Office Oregon State UNIVERSITY 2011 4-H Culture Camp For years, 4-H has held a residential camp at Peter’s Pasture for the youth of Warm Springs providing opportunities of growth in the following areas: Traditional & Cultural awareness, independence, confidence, knowledge, and to provide a safe camp experience within a natural wilderness setting. This year, 4-H Culture Camp will start on Sunday, August 14th and end Saturday, August 20th. Elgible students must have just completed grades 4th- 7th. The camp fee is set at $25 per camper. There is a 30 camper limit. Scholarships are available to those to qualify. How do I qualify? Simply write a 1-page essay on, “Why I would like to attend 4-H Culture Camp” and return to OSU Extension office, along with the camp application. Register Today! OSU Extension Warm Springs -->553.3238 P ic tu re d A b o v e : O S l 1 E xtension S ta ff & Jason Sm ith, Range <& A g Director. Jason received an award on June 28th from O S U Outreach <& Engagement honoring his support o f O S U E xtension a t W arm Springs. T hank you Jason for the involvement from your department. 2011 Oregon Fair Dates Baker County Fair Benton County Fair Clackamas County Fair Clatsop County Fair Columbia County Fair Coos County Fair Crook County Fair Curry County Fair Deschutes County Fair Douglas County Fair Gilliam County Fair Grant County Fair Harney County Fair Hood River County Fair Jackson County Fair Jefferson County Fair Josephine County Fair Klamath County Fair Lake County Fair August 10-13 August 3-6 August 16-21 August 2-6 July 13-17 July 26-30 August 10-13 July 28-31 August 3-7 August 9-13 September 1-4 August 24-27 September 6-11 July 27-30 July 19-24 July 27-30 August 16-20 August 4-7 September 2-6 P^ge 9 July 13, 2011 Lane County Fair August 17-21 Lincoln County Fair July 8-10 Linn County Fair July 21-24 Malheur County Fair August 2-6 Marion County Fair July 7-10 Morrow County Fair August 17-20 Multnomah County Fair May 28-30 Oregon State Fair Aug 26-Sept 5 Polk County Fair August 11-14 Sherman County Fair August 23-27 Tillamook County Fair August 10-13 Umatilla County Fair August 9-13 Union County Fair August 3-6 Wallowa County Fair August 6-13 Wasco County Fair August 18-21 Washington County Fair July 28-31 Wheeler County Fair August 9-14 Yamhill County Fair August 3-6 Lightning Storm Season is Here B y L y n e tte B la c k , O S U 4 -H Agriculture in the Classroom Program completes another year with Warm Springs Elementary B y Fara B r u m m e r O S U E x te n sio n The Agriculture in the Classroom Program has provided Warm Springs Elementary fourth graders with a hands on understanding o f local agriculture for the past five years, thanks to the support o f the Warm Springs Elementary School. In October o f 2010, Kim Griffin from Crook County began coming to Warm Springs once a month to share projects with youth that focus on an understanding o f “where our food.comes from”. Youth made their own ice cream in a bag, popcorn, and pumpkin pies while understanding agricultural production. Both history o f agriculture including Native American influences and current methods o f production were discussed. The Program also encourages skills in other school areas such as Spelling, Math, and English. In April o f 2011, John Brunoe was hired to work with the Elementary School youth through the Agriculture in the Classroom Program, using gardening as a teaching tool. John has put in long hours improving the youth garden and has made it both an appealing and functional place. Youth have planted this year’s starts in the garden, and will continue to do so throughout the summer. They will then harvest their produce next year in time for 5th. grade Cooking Class, led by OSU Extension in partnership with Warm Springs Elementary. John and Kim have both worked with Merle Kirk, o f the Culture and Heritage Department in their classes. Merle provides Indian language for certain words as John and Kim teach. For example, Merle provided the cultural words for parts o f a plant. You can see the Extension Youth Garden that is part o f our local Agriculture in the Classroom Program as you travel up and down Highway 26. For more information on the Agriculture in the Classroom Program, you can contact us, or visit their website at: http:// aitc.oregonstate.edu/ R ig h t Top: John Brunoe conducts the A griculture in the Classroom Program with students fro m W arm Springs Elem entary. R ig h t B o tto m : John Brunoe demonstrates how to correctly p la n t and care fo r sunflower seeds. Courtesy photos. B o tto m L eft: M erle K irk held a tye dying class a t the E ducation building on June 8th. B o tto m R ig h t: M ary-C atherine Scott seems to enjoy tye dying. courtesy photos. Y outh D evelopm ent Faculty Summer is here - a time to enjoy the great outdoors. However, as the weather warms up lightning storms can occur. Did you know that lightning accounts for more average deaths per year than tornados. Therefore, let’s review electrical storm protocols. • • • The safest place to be during lightning activity is a large enclosed building. L Lightning safety tips for inside t the home include: • • • The second safest location is an enclosed metal vehicle. If caught outdoors and no shelter is nearby, stay away from tall trees (at least twice as far away from a tree as it is tall) and crouch in the open. Avoid contact with corded phones. Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. If you plan to unplug any electronic equipment, do so before the storm arrives. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands; do not take a shower; do not wash dishes; do not do laundry. • Stay away from windows and doors and stay off porches. • Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls. For more information on lightning Remember, lightning strikes and high winds associated with thunderstorms also increase the risk of wildfires. Healthy Recipes OSU Snap Ed B L U E B E R R Y M U F F IN S (Panecillos Tipo “Muffin” de Arándanos Azules) This recipe contains whole grains. Making half your grains whole may help protect you against many chronic diseases. In g r e d ie n ts 1-1/2 cups f lo u r 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole o a tm e a l (raw) 1/3 cup s u g a r 1/2 tspn b a k in g p o w d e r 1/4tspn b a k in g s o d a safety, visit: www. lightningsafety. noaa.gov. For wildfire preparedness tips, sample preparedness plans and emergency checklists, visit http:// firewise.org/ or www.fema.gov 1/2 tspn s a lt 1 cup m ilk 1/2 cup d r y m ilk 1/4 cup o il 1 egg 2/3 cup frozen b lu e b e r r ie s D ir e c tio n s 1. Preheat oven to 350° F 2. Prepare a muffin tin with grease or spray with cooking oil. 3. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) in a bowl. 4. Mix the other ingredients (milk, dry milk, Help Sponsor a Child for 4-H Culture Camp This year’s 4-H Culture Camp will be held Sat, August 14 - Sun, August 20. Each child is required to pay a fee of $25.00. If you would like to help sponsor a child or more than one child. Please call OSU Extension @ 553-3238. kick How to keep your hanging baskets blooming into the fall By Judy Scott, 541-737-1386 or judy.scott@oregonstate. edu Source: Ross Penhallegon, 541- 344-1709 or ross.penhallegon@oregonstate.edu Applications are available at the OSU Extension office on the 1st floor of the Education Building July is for Blueberries! B y Sara S m ith O S U E x te n sio n Blueberries are in season! Traditionally, July is National Blueberry Month. Blueberries are a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious snack. One cup of blueberries contains only about 80 calories, but they are rich in vitamin C and high in fiber. They are also loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants may help reduce the risk of heart disease, some cancers and diabetes. Try blueberries in cereal or mix some into yogurt for an easy snack any time of day. They are also delicious in pancakes and muffins. Frozen blueberries make a oil, and egg) in another bowl. 5. Pour wet ingredients in with the dry, and then partially mix. 6. Add blueberries. 7. Gently stir. Batter should still be lumpy. 8. Scoop into muffin tins. 9. Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins are brown on edges. 10. Serve warm or cool on a rack and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. T ip : These muffins freeze well. & 48 refreshing summer snack. Just remember to wash fresh blueberries before eating them. Enjoy some blueberries today! Clear Jel Available @ OSU Extension Warm Springs. Clear Jel is used in making jam. $3.00 for a pound Source: Oregon State University Extension Service. For more recipes and other resources on eating well for less, visit the OSU web site at http:// www.healthyrecipes.oregonstate.edu. This material was funded in part by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program of USDA. SNAP puts healthy food within reach - call Oregon SafeNet at 1-800-723-3638. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. © 2009 Oregon State University. OSU Extension Service cooperating. OSU Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. OSU Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CORVALLIS, Ore.— Summer is the time to enjoy hanging baskets of flowers. Fuchsias, geraniums, petunias, impatiens and tuberous begonias grow beautifully in hanging baskets and graciously spill their color over the sides. With a little care, they’ll bloom for you all through the summer and into the fall, according to Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. “Remember that plants in hanging baskets depend totally on you to give them what they need to grow and to stay healthy,” Penhallegon said. First, hang them in the right place. Fuchsias and tuberous begonias like shade, or partial shade. Petunias and geraniums flourish in full sun, and impatiens prefer a cool, partially sunlit location. “Then make sure they are out of the wind and that the baskets are on a watering schedule so they will not dry out,” Penhallegon recommends. “Remember to feed and water the baskets regularly.” It is best to water at least once a day during most of the growing season, and perhaps twice during the hottest days. Check moisture in the hanging basket simply by poking your finger deep into the middle of the pot. If the soil feels dry, add enough water to dampen all the soil and drip out of the bottom of the basket. Add any well-balanced soluble fertilizer, such as 5-10-5, or a good organic fertilizer, such as compost tea, at least once a week to the water to keep new flowers and foliage coming. To increase the life and blooming time of your hanging plants, remove blooms after they begin to fade. If you prune the vine, the cut will create a new vine or branch to grow and produce flowers. With care and good pruning, baskets will produce flowers until frost. About Garden News from OSU Extension Service: The Extension Service Gardening web page, http:// extension, oregonstate. edu/ gardening/, links to a broad spectrum o f information on Oregon gardening, such as tips, monthly calendars, how-to publications, audio programs, the Master Gardener program and “Northwest Gardeners e-News. ” U P C O M IN G E V E N T S Thursdays in July (7,14, 21, 28) 10am-3pm. Ages: K-8th grade. Parental consent required! Children will learn to cook, explore the healthy meal they cooked, learn the basics about gardening, and create awesome art! Food is provided. OSU Day Camp: Lunch and Learn:Tuesday’s in July (5, 12, 19, 26) Noon-1pm for Adults. Limited space avail.; please call OSU to RSVP. Oregon State UNIVERSITY Warm Springs Extension Office 1110 Wasco Street | P.0. Box 430 Warm Springs, OR 97761 (p) 541-553-32381 (f) 541-553-3368