Menu

Howard County

Flyer of a drone spraying a crop
Registration

Please complete the registration form or call 410-638-3255.

Register Now
Cost
Free Event
Location
3525 Conowingo Road,Street,MD,US,21154

Agronomic Drone School

Thursday, Aug 21
Registration

Please complete the registration form or call 410-638-3255.

Register Now
Cost
Free Event
Location
3525 Conowingo Road,Street,MD,US,21154

Please note this workshop is available in two separate locations from 9:00 am -1:30 pm:

August 21, 2025-- Harford County Extension Office in Street, MD
August 26, 2025- Charles County Soil Conservation Office in Waldorf, MD

Please indicate on the registration form which day you will be attending and if you have any dietary restrictions or special assistance is needed.

For more information, please contact Andy Kness at akness@umd.edu or Erika Crowl at ecrowl@umd.edu

Building A Better You: Wellness for 50+ in Maryland
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of mary

Second Summer Series- Building A Better You: Wellness for 50+ in Maryland (FREE)

  • Tuesday, June 10 - Tuesday, July 01
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of mary

June 10: Health Insurance Management, build up your skills to better understand, manage, resolve, and avoid health cost conflicts.
June 17: MIND Diet, nutrition for better brain health
June 24: Emotional Grief, managing grief and loss through narrative
July 1: Kitchen Eye Spy, learn best practices to save food and maintain your health

Keith Ohlinger standing in pasture with dexter cattle.
Cost
Free Event
Location
2790 Florence Road,Woodbine,MD,US,21797
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-226-7575

Pasture Walk at Porch View Farm

  • Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 24
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
2790 Florence Road,Woodbine,MD,US,21797
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-226-7575

Join University of Maryland Extension, NRCS, and Keith Ohlinger for an educational pasture walk at Porch View Farm in Woodbine, MD (Howard county).

Porch View Farm is a family farm dedicated to raising heritage breed livestock on a silvopasture system. The farm currently raises Irish Dexter cattle and honey bees but has previously had pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guineas. Our host, farm owner Keith Ohlinger, will share his experience implementing practices like silvopasture, rotational grazing with mixed species, and using amendments like biochar and compost to build soil health on the farm.

Sponsored by University of Maryland Extension

University of Maryland Extension 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. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Mushrooms and utensils
Cost
$ $23 including eventbrite fees
Location
4240 Folly Quarter Road,Ellicott City,MD,US,21042
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

Specialty Mushroom Farming Workshop

  • Monday, June 02 - Monday, June 02
Cost
$ $23 including eventbrite fees
Location
4240 Folly Quarter Road,Ellicott City,MD,US,21042
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

Are you a specialty mushroom farmer? Are you ready to level up your business? Come learn from other growers and from UMD Extension.

What:

This workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of how to sterilize and inoculate your own substrate grow bags. Each participant will go home with their own bag to grow out.

Grower talks will cover their experiences with producing and marketing specialty mushrooms.

When:

Monday, June 2, from 9am to 2pm

Where:

The Central Maryland Research and Extension Center at Clarksville, 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21024
Cost:

$23, which includes eventbrite processing fee, lunch, and an inoculated mushroom bag to take home.

Header image credit: Photo by Thanh Soledas on Unsplash

Accessibility and accomodation:

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Neith Little by phone at 301-226-7415 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu on or before two weeks before the event.

Los programas, actividades e instalaciones de la universidad están disponibles para todos sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, edad, origen nacional, afiliación política, discapacidad física o mental, religión, estado de veterano protegido, información genética, apariencia personal o cualquier otra clase legalmente protegida.

Si necesita adaptaciones razonables para participar en cualquier evento o actividad, comuníquese con Neith Little a número teléfono 301-226-7415 o al correo electrónico nglittle@umd.edu durante [dos semanas antes del clase].

Les programmes, activités et installations universitaires sont accessibles à tous sans distinction de race, couleur, sexe, identité ou expression de genre, orientation sexuelle, état civil, âge, origine nationale, appartenance politique, handicap physique ou mental, religion, statut de vétéran protégé, informations génétiques, apparence personnelle ou toute autre classe légalement protégée.

Si vous avez besoin d'une commodité raisonnable pour participer à un événement ou activité, contactez-vous avec le bureau d'extension de l'Université du Maryland. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

所有人均可使用大學課程、活動和設施,而不必考慮種族、膚色、性別、性別認同或表達方式、性取向、婚姻狀況、年齡、國籍、政治背景、身體或精神殘疾、宗教信仰、受保護退伍軍人身份、遺傳信息、個人外貌或任何其他受法律保護的階層。

如果您需要合理的住宿條件來參加任何活動,請聯絡您當地的馬里蘭大學推廣辦公室。301-226-7415

대학 프로그램, 행사_및 시설은 인종, 피부색, 성별,성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 지향, 결혼 여부, 나이, 출신 국가, 정치적 소속, 신체적 또는 정신적 장애, 종교, 보호재향 _군인, 정보, 외모 또는 법적으로 보호를 받고 있는_기타 계층에 관계없이 누구나 이용하실 수 있습니다.

행사 활동에 참여하기 위해 적절한 숙박 시설이 _필요하시다면 해당 지역의 메릴랜드 대학교 확장 사무소에 문의해 주시기 바랍니다. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

Программы, деятельность, и объекты материально-технической базы Университета доступны всем желающим, независимо от их расовой принадлежностирасы, цвета кожи, пола, гендерной идентичности или гендерного самовыражения, сексуальной ориентации, семейного положения, возраста, национальностип, политической принадлежности, физических или умственных ограничений, религиозных взглядов, наличия недостатков, религии, статуса защищенногозаконом статуса ветерана вооруженных сил, генетической информации, внешних особенностей, а также другим категориям населения, права которых охраняются законом.

Если для участия в определенном мероприятии Вам необходимо, чтобы обеспечивалось разумное приспособление, учитывающее Ваши индивидуальные потребности, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Вашим местным офисом-представительством Университета Мэриленда. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

Building A Better You: Wellness for 50+ in Maryland (FREE)

  • Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, June 12

Note: One Zoom link will cover all four sessions.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact the educator, Dr. Henley, on or before May 8th, 2025, at shenley@umd.edu

Two youth judging a horse who is standing with a woman holding the reins.
Registration

All Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H online by the contest entry deadline and approved by the 4-H Extension Educator of their respective UME unit.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

Maryland 4-H 2025 Horse Judging Contest

  • Saturday, June 14 - Saturday, June 14
Registration

All Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H online by the contest entry deadline and approved by the 4-H Extension Educator of their respective UME unit.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

The Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging Contest tests the 4-Her's knowledge of horse conformation and way of going. The contest has a mixture of halter and under-saddle (or in-harness) classes with 4 horses to judge in each class. After placing the classes and enjoying a short lunch, contestants must defend their placings for classes by giving "oral reasons" to the judges. Awards are granted in the senior, intermediate, and junior divisions to the top County 10 teams, top 10 overall individuals, and top 10 individuals in reasons. In addition, the top 10 senior individuals compete for one of the four spots on the Maryland State Horse Judging Team that competes at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup.

two horses one shows the muscles of the horse and the other is a brown horse
Registration

Youth members and coaches must register through 4-H Online. https://v2.4honline.com An event liability release is required, and it must be electronically signed by the youth member and a parent/guardian or by the adult Volunteer. Managers may not register youth or volunteers or sign the consent forms for them.

Families that have not yet enrolled any members for 2025 will not see the event on their family list. This is because no family members are currently eligible for the event. Once the members enroll, they can view and access the event registration. Let me know if you have any trouble with enrollment.

Registrations must be reviewed and validated by a County/City 4-H Online Manager before they are forwarded to the State 4-H Office for final approval.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

4-H Youth Development Organization under the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years, and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

2025 Horse Hippology Contest

  • Saturday, June 14 - Saturday, June 14
Registration

Youth members and coaches must register through 4-H Online. https://v2.4honline.com An event liability release is required, and it must be electronically signed by the youth member and a parent/guardian or by the adult Volunteer. Managers may not register youth or volunteers or sign the consent forms for them.

Families that have not yet enrolled any members for 2025 will not see the event on their family list. This is because no family members are currently eligible for the event. Once the members enroll, they can view and access the event registration. Let me know if you have any trouble with enrollment.

Registrations must be reviewed and validated by a County/City 4-H Online Manager before they are forwarded to the State 4-H Office for final approval.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

4-H Youth Development Organization under the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years, and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

Contest Procedures
1. The Examination Phase of the contest will include the following:
a. A Written Exam
b. Projected slides may be used to have contestants identify items (see topics below) if appropriate facilities are available.
2. The Stations Phase will consist of a series of stations or tables where contestants will respond to the requirements of the stations.

Closing date for registration is June 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Image shows a horse runing in mud and includes details on event date, time, and location
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-405-1547

Make Mud a Memory

  • Tuesday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 27
  • Thursday, June 12 - Thursday, June 12
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-405-1547

Are you dreading slogging through the mud and muck that spring often brings? Join us for a Pasture Walk on Best Management Practices to learn how to manage water to improve your pasture and loafing areas and make mud a memory! 🌾💧
🔹 TWO opportunities at different locations
May 27 - Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, Street, MD
June 12 - CMREC Equine Rotational Grazing Site, Ellicott City, MD
🔹 6-8pm
🔹 FREE to attend but please register https://bit.ly/MakeMudAMemory
✅ Learn practical solutions for managing mud, water runoff, and pasture health.
✅ Discover ways to prevent erosion, improve drainage, and keep your horses comfortable.
✅ Hear from experts and connect with fellow horse owners who share your concerns.
Whether you're new to managing your horse farm or looking to improve your practices, this event is for YOU! 🐎💚

Flyer with picture of farm
Registration
Register Now
Cost
Free Event
Venue
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 410-742-1178

Current Legal Issues Facing Farmers

  • Wednesday, March 05 - Wednesday, March 05
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Venue
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 410-742-1178

Join us at lunchtime (on your cell phone or computer) as Paul Goeringer discusses current legal issues farmers on Delmarva are facing, including, the Open Fields Doctrine. Paul will also be giving updates on other legal hot topics as well and taking any questions you may have.

A pink coneflower with a bee and a skipper butterfly.
Registration

This event will be offered in person at the Miller Branch and also as a live webinar. If you would to attend online, please register here: https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/think-planet-online-3011….

Register Now
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Howard County Sierra Club: Think of the Planet

Creating Pollinator Havens with Native Plants

  • Tuesday, March 25 - Tuesday, March 25
Registration

This event will be offered in person at the Miller Branch and also as a live webinar. If you would to attend online, please register here: https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/think-planet-online-3011….

Register Now
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Howard County Sierra Club: Think of the Planet

Discover how to turn any green space-- big or small-- into a thriving haven for pollinators! Join entomologist and University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist Madeline Potter to explore the fascinating world of Maryland's local pollinators and the critical role native plants play in supporting them. From container gardens on your balcony to expansive pollinator gardens, you'll learn practical, climate-resilient strategies to provide year-round support for these essential animals. Get inspired to make a difference and help sustain our local ecosystems. Let's work together to create vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscapes!

Subscribe to Howard County