EDITOR’S NOTE: The following news release was submitted by Emily Lafon, community engagement specialist for the Oregon State University Extension Service of Lane County.
The OSU Extension Service in Lane County has announced the hiring of Heather Buley to serve the communities of Lowell, Oakridge and Westfir. Heather, who lives in Oakridge, will have a permanent office along East First Street in Oakridge and will teach gardening, cooking, healthy living and 4-H programs and classes in local schools.
Interested in learning more? Check out the FREE Food Hero website at https://foodhero.org/ that has resources for everyone. You’ll find healthy recipes, gardening tips, monthly fliers, seasonal blog posts, and materials developed by our cultural work groups. Learn more about 4-H offerings, programs, and classes for youth, 5-18 years of age, on their website at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h. All information on the website is available in Spanish and in English.
There will be a community open house to meet Heather and learn more about Extension Service programs in the region later this year.
Want to volunteer to be a leader with 4-H? We need you to help our youth with local clubs. Get more information at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/volunteer-4-h.
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