Join us for a Native Plant Class and Seed Harvesting Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Allegany County Extension Office (UME), 1 Commerce Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Learn about the importance of native plants, their ecosystems, and how to cultivate them in your garden through winter sowing. The event includes native plant education, a native plant garden tour, and a hands-on seed-harvesting session. Participants will also have the opportunity to take home free native seeds for winter sowing. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact our office at 301-724-3320 by October 10, 2026

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