Join us for the 2025 Mary Shorb Lecture in Nutrition given by Dr. Leena Hilakivi-Clarke. The lecture will be on gut dysbiosis as a mediator of increased breast cancer in female offspring born to obese mothers.

The Mary Shorb Lecture in Nutrition is a jointly hosted event by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences. Over 47 esteemed speakers have presented since its start in 1970.

The 2025 Mary Shorb Lecturer is Dr. Leena Hilakivi-Clarke. She is a professor and assistant director for Faculty Affairs at the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. Hilakivi-Clarke's current research interests focus on women's health, including studying interactions among exosome, gut microbiome, and breast cancer. She has published over 180 scientific papers and trained nearly 90 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in her laboratory.

There will be a reception from 1:45 to 2:45 following the lecture.

Native plants are the foundation of healthy and biodiverse ecosystems. Native plants occur naturally in a habitat, have co-evolved with other species, and have adapted to physical conditions over time. Join Mikaela Boley, UME Educator, as she walks us through the ins and outs of adding native plants to our gardens.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

🎪Join us for an evening of fun at this 4-H Open House Carnival. There will be games, prizes, snacks, and many opportunities to learn all about 4-H in our county and resources for finding your spark in 4-H! Questions? Call 301-724-2230 or email jparrish@umd.edu

Pruning is an important maintenance practice that helps keep our trees healthy for years. Join UME Extension Specialist, Dr. Andrew Ritsvey for an interactive discussion on winter pruning.

For further information or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please call or email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne's County Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by November 6, 2025

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space. This month’s topic is “Holiday Houseplants”.

Learn about selecting native plant species for the growing environment, how native seeds have adapted to different growing conditions, and engage in sowing seeds for the winter. Each participant will bring home 2-3 four-inch pots with native seeds. This class will involve a short walk to the Kent Island Community Garden, where participants can collect native seeds as well!

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by October 27, 2025

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

📘 Description

Join this hands-on, two-day virtual course introducing the Maryland Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) process from start to finish. Participants will complete a full plan using NuMan Pro 5.3 software.

Certified nutrient management consultants who attend will receive 6 continuing education credits.

This training will cover:

- Maryland Nutrient Management Regulations

- Introduction to the Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT)*

- Data Collection

- Reporting and Recordkeeping

- Soil Sampling and Testing

- Calibrations and Nitrate Testing

- Organic Sampling and Testing

- Livestock, Fruit, and Christmas Trees in NMPs

- Generating Crop Recommendations

- Completing a full example NMP

*In-depth PMT training will be offered at a later date for those interested.

👥 Who Should Attend

All are welcome!
Priority will be given to certified consultants who intend to write Maryland NMPs, followed by certified individuals who need CEUs.
Registration is limited.

💰 Cost

Free course
Optional: NuMan Pro 5.3 one-time purchase fee — $75
(NuMan Pro 5.3 is not compatible with Mac or Chromebooks.)

🔗 Registration

Register by October 21, 2025
👉 go.umd.edu/HTWNMP2025

📞 Contact

Kayla Griffith
📧 kmgriffi@umd.edu

☎ (301) 226-7403

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kayla Griffith on or before October 14, 2025.