This is a review of principles of biomechanics for safe bending and lifting while gardening, avoiding repetitive stress conditions of the hand, and using energy conservation principles for the most efficient use of your gardening energy. 

This event is at the Prince Frederick Branch of the Calvert Library 

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Come learn what plants may not be palatable to deer, why you should use native plants that resist deer browsing and some smart design tips to protect the plants you are growing.

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Buffer Garden Project at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail! We will be planting a new garden near the existing pollinator garden located behind the Bayview Hills Community. 

This community initiative will help reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality in Fishing Creek, and create valuable habitat for pollinators and other wildlife through the planting of native gardens along the trail. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, your participation will help make a lasting impact on our local environment. 

Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can send updates as needed! There is an October 24th rain date in the event of weather related cancelation. 

Exact location of planting area use coordinates: 38.688215, -76.543477

• Learn about:
  • -Simple ideas for managing stormwater and erosion at home
  • -How gardens with native plants protect waterways, support pollinators and beautify the landscape
  • -Our planting plans at the Railway Trail 
  • -The partnership behind the project
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Another Look, Another World is an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring how visual art may deepen our understanding of Maryland’s insect biodiversity and inspire greater appreciation for the ecological roles insects play in our environment. The exhibition is part of a University of Maryland Arts for All-funded project aimed at engaging students in science communication through art, increasing awareness of insect biodiversity and ecological roles, fostering collaboration across disciplines, evaluating changes in attendee knowledge, attitudes, and intentions, and contributing to a replicable arts-based model for conservation education.

The exhibition will highlight six Maryland insect species that are included on Maryland’s List of Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Animals. Original works created through the exhibition’s two different open calls will be displayed alongside science-based information about insect ecological roles, insect habitats, and key conservation actions.

Anyone, including University of Maryland students, faculty, staff, and community members, are invited to explore the exhibition, whether by creating and submitting artwork, learning more about Maryland’s insects, or simply taking another look at some small but essential organisms that shape our ecosystems. By bringing art, science, and environmental education together, Another Look, Another World seeks to create opportunities for reflection, discovery, collaboration, action, and new ways of seeing the connections between insects, people, and the places we share.

Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management is a workshop conducted by the University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Program that provides participants with hands-on farming and nutrient management related activities including yield and moisture estimates of grain crops, harvest machinery overview and demonstration, and compost and cover crop application to fields.

9:00-9:30 -     Registration

9:30-12:00 - This session will provide a practical overview of key post-season grain crop management and harvest evaluation activities. Participants will review common grain crop yield estimate procedures, examine a combine and its major components, and observe the machine harvesting a grain crop in the field. The program will also include a comparison of moisture readings taken with a hand test moisture meter and those recorded by the combine yield monitor to highlight accuracy and calibration considerations. In addition, attendees will see post-harvest field operations including compost application, broadcast seeding of a cover crop, and vertical tillage used to incorporate the compost and cover crop seed into the soil. 

12:00-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:00-   MDA Nutrient Management Update

1:00-3:30-     This session will provide participants with an overview of vegetable production and harvest, and view the vegetable harvesting conveyor.  The program will end with an overview of the production of compost on the farm and the planning process for fall applications.

CEUs: 5.5 hours of credit toward consultants’ or operators’ continuing education requirement will be earned from full participation in this event.

Join fellow farmers, industry representatives and Extension Agents for a day of learning about forages, grazing, and cropping systems. Equipment demonstrations will occur throughout the day. Walk 9 different annual warm season forage grass plots. 

This will be an informal tour, with plenty of opportunity to discuss your crop and forage questions with other growers. Handouts and other brochures will be available. 

Directions: The farm is located off of Route 6 in the Charlotte Hall area. Take Rt. 5 south toward Leonardtown. Turn right onto Rt 6 and proceed 2 miles. Turn left onto Farmland Place. Proceed to the first farm on the right. 

Private Applicator Pesticide Credits and Nutrient Voucher Credits Approved 

This session will cover the 8 keystone habits of the Bay-Wise Living Landscape Metric, and tell you more about steps involved in getting your landscape certified as Bay-Wise.

The University of Maryland Extension offers a free weekly, expert-backed program series designed specifically for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, covering critical topics such as communication in dementia care, healthcare in senior years, managing someone else's money, The MIND diet - boosting brain power with food, food poisoning prevention and rest and relief for caregivers.

Multiple date options:

1. Option 1: Six sessions running April 2, 9 & 16 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

2. Option 2: Six sessions running May 6, 13, 20 10 am - noon

Every Marylander lives within a watershed and has a role to play in caring for the land, water, air, wildlife, and each other. Every action we take, every small positive change we make to improve water quality, soil health, and habitat counts in a big way. Learn about the actions you can take in your yard using the newly updated Bay-Wise Living Landscapes Metric.