The Capture the Flavor with Herbs and Spices class offers new ways to use herbs and spices as well as an understanding of their health benefits. You will also learn the best storage methods for maximum flavor and benefits.
Join us for a deep dive into how fall seasonal foods can be your secret weapon in the fight against chronic diseases!
Join us for a deep dive into how fall seasonal foods can be your secret weapon in the fight against chronic diseases!
Please register using to link above or contact the Lynn Matava at the Wicomico County Extension Office (301) 226-7713.
University of Maryland Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Program
Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease. This VIRTUAL series will run Wednesdays in October & November from 6-8 PM. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to benefit from this program.
Wednesdays: October 8, 15, 29, & Nov 5 from 6-8 PM
There will also be a 3 Month follow up session: Wednesday, February 4 from 6-8 PM
Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease. Diet is an essential component of diabetes management along with physical activity, medication, and monitoring. Participants learn how to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals, incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle, and monitor their ‘numbers’.
The Dining with Diabetes curriculum has been reviewed and certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) as meeting the 7 Self-Care Behaviors, which are essential for successful and effective diabetes self-management: Healthy Eating, Being Active, Monitoring, Taking Medication, Problem Solving, Healthy coping, and Reducing Risks.
This image courtesy of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
Dining with Diabetes complements and does not replace other diabetes education and management programs. It includes a series of four weekly, 2-hour sessions and a three-month follow up class. Each class offers a food demonstration and tasting, discussions regarding important information, recipes, and other resources to help manage diabetes.
You are encouraged to attend all the sessions to gain the benefits from this program.
Participants will learn:
*Note: Individual meal plans are not provided.
Who should attend the Dining with Diabetes program? The program is available to anyone, 18 years or older who is:
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.
As the seasons change, so do our eating habits—and with it comes the opportunity to refresh our knowledge on food safety, health, and nutrition. This class will explore the vital connection between safe food handling and long-term wellness.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Practical food safety tips for the fall season—from grocery shopping to meal prep and storage.
✅ How proper food handling reduces risks of foodborne illness and keeps you and your family healthy.
✅ The link between food safety, balanced nutrition, and disease prevention.
✅ Seasonal nutrition insights—how to make the most of fall produce while keeping meals safe and wholesome.
Food safety isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about protecting health, enhancing nutrition, and ensuring every meal supports your overall well-being.
Let’s come together this September to celebrate Food Safety Month and learn how small, mindful habits in the kitchen can have a big impact on our health.
This Guest Speaker Series session is hosted by the University of Maryland Extension, Sea Grant, College Park Scholars Environment, Technology, and Economy Program, College Park Scholars Justice and Legal Thought Program, and Agriculture Law and Education Initiative.
Rights of Nature - land and waters as kin
What are the Rights of Nature, where do they come from, and why are they important? Join us for a conversation on this legal framework, which recognizes ecosystems and natural entities as rights-bearing. Our speakers will discuss the movement's roots and its intersections with environmental law and community-based advocacy, offering insights into innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and justice.
Register for the webinar here: https://go.umd.edu/DecForests2025
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Daniel Pratson on or before November 26, 2025 at dpratson@umd.edu, or 301-226-7577.
This session will provide a brief overview of "human dimensions" and how this concept is deeply intertwined with the stewardship of Maryland's forests. The webinar will highlight current research exploring the relationships between society and forest.
This is the final session of the Fall 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series, which features webinars that explore different aspects of Maryland's forests and natural resources. Each webinar will be hosted and led by Daniel Pratson, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Maryland.
These webinars are for anyone interested in Maryland's forested landscape, including landowners, farmers, researchers, natural resource professionals, students, etc.
Register for the webinar here: https://go.umd.edu/NovForests2025
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Daniel Pratson on or before October 29, 2025 at dpratson@umd.edu, or 301-226-7577
This session will explore the ecological principles that influence where and how forests grow across Maryland. It will also discuss research on management approaches that aim to enhance biodiversity across forested landscapes.
This is the second of the Fall 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series, which features webinars that explore different aspects of Maryland's forests and natural resources. Each webinar will be hosted and led by Daniel Pratson, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Maryland.
These webinars are for anyone interested in Maryland's forested landscape, including landowners, farmers, researchers, natural resource professionals, students, etc.
Register for the webinar here: https://go.umd.edu/OctForests2025
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Daniel Pratson on or before September 24, 2025 at dpratson@umd.edu, or 301-226-7577.
This session will provide a brief overview of Maryland's forest land over time and identify current forest conditions and threats today.
This is the first of the Fall 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series, which features webinars that explore different aspects of Maryland's forests and natural resources. Each webinar will be hosted and led by Daniel Pratson, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Maryland.
These webinars are for anyone interested in Maryland's forested landscape, including landowners, farmers, researchers, natural resource professionals, students, etc.
Please register in advance using this link: https://forms.gle/oc4svveJ4LGGXsNk8
The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program works to identify and develop leaders to serve agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. LEAD Fellows refine their leadership skills, increase their understanding of public issues, and expand their networks and perspectives of the world outside of—and relating to—production agriculture. LEAD brings people together from different sectors (businesses, governments, nonprofits, education, agriculture and forestry, and the environment and conservation communities). Fellows must have a willingness and readiness to learn, grow, change. Fellows foster open communication and collaboration to identify and achieve shared goals. Applications for the next two-year fellowship are open through October 1, 2025, for participation in 2026-27. Applications are found online at: www.leadmaryland.org
The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the next group, Class XIV. Applications will be open through October 1, 2025, for participation in the program in 2026-27. Two "Introduction to LEAD" virtual sessions are available for those interested in applying to this class or a future class, and for those who would like to learn more about the LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program. Program graduates will be available to share their experiences, including how tuition was paid, how they managed the time committment, and what participation meant to them.
The dates of the virtual information sessions:
September 3rd from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
September 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
