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Paul Miken Remembrance
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Paul John Miken passed away at the age of 94.
Paul became a member of the Clackamas county chapter of the Master Gardener program in 1983. His influence can be seen in many of our chapter’s activities. Paul served in many positions for the chapter over the years, including providing coffee for many of the chapter meetings and events. This is how he became known as Mr. Hospitality. He could also be found every January hosting the new crop of interns at Master Gardener Training in Oregon City.
Over 30 years ago he obtained permission from the extension office to sell fuchsias for Mother’s Day. This was the start of our now famous Spring Garden Fair. He was very active working with the fair as it expanded and grew. Many interns worked under his leadership on the Set-up committee, and Hospitality for the Fair and remember seeing him riding his bicycle around the fairgrounds wearing his pink hospitality vest.
Paul was instrumental in setting up an endowment for a scholarship program with Clackamas Community College, funded with revenue from the Spring Garden Fair. In 2017 the Clackamas Community College Foundation changed the name of the “Clackamas Master Gardeners Endowment” to the “Paul Miken Clackamas County Master Gardeners Endowment” in honor of his leadership, dedication and service.
Paul was a friend and willing helper to the community and the Chapter. He will be sorely missed.
• Click for the link to Paul’s Obituary
Read more about Paul Miken’s contribution to our Chapter:
• Mister Hospitality: Paul Miken, Clackamas County Master Gardener 1984 – 2012
• Distinguished Friend of the College ceremony 2012
We welcome your donations
Clackamas County Master Gardeners is a non-profit organization. We welcome your donations to help fund educational outreach programs and events held throughout the year. Consider making a small contribution, as we will not be able to hold our annual Spring Garden Fair until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Click here to donate via PayPal
New ~ Virtual Open Gardens !!
We have started a Virtual Open Garden photo sharing site with www.flickr.com. For all the details see our Open Gardens Page
Advanced webinars for Master Gardeners
An important part of being a Master Gardener is staying current on the latest horticultural science. With that in mind, OSU Extension has developed a webinar series to supplement other classes you may take this year. 2020 OSU Extension Master Gardener Webinar Series.
Oregon Master Gardener Association Announcements www.omga.org/
OMGA Mini- College 2021 Goes Virtual! July 16 and 17, 2021
CONNECT • COLLABORATE • CULTIVATE
Keynote Speaker – Author, Educator, Scientist Robert Michael Pyle
Keynote Speaker – Professor, Scientist, MG Program Leader Gail Langellotto
• Visit our website: http://mastergardenerminicollege.org to register
•Browse the classes and workshops • Learn about the outstanding presenters
• Silent Auction • Book Store • Fun activities
All classes & workshops qualify for continuing Master Gardener education credit. Two great days for $49 is an outstanding value – plus participants receive access to all the programming.
Click here for the OMGA Gardener’s Pen Newsletter – filled with articles and information about the goings- on around the state.
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