Topics to be covered include: pest management, soil fertility and nutrient management, ag business and marketing, right-to-farm law, ag leasing, micro grant resources, NRCS cost-share resources.

Brighten your home with the spectacular blooms of amaryllis while learning how to enjoy these stunning plants year after year. This informative class will cover everything you need to know about caring for amaryllis, encouraging reliable reblooming, and keeping your bulbs healthy for many seasons of beautiful flowers.

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 November 5, 2026.

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

Discover the fascinating world of Maryland's spiders with University of Maryland Extension Educator Emily Zobel. This engaging presentation will explore the diversity, behavior, and ecological importance of these often-misunderstood creatures while helping you distinguish fact from fiction. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, gardener, or simply curious about the wildlife around you, you'll leave with a new appreciation for some of Maryland's most remarkable eight-legged neighbors.

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 1, 2026.

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.

Create a beautiful landscape that benefits both your property and the Chesapeake Bay. Join us to discover the principles of Bay-Wise landscaping, including sustainable gardening practices that conserve water, reduce runoff, support pollinators, and promote healthy soils. Whether you're starting a new garden or enhancing an existing one, you'll gain practical ideas to create an attractive, environmentally friendly landscape. Find out how we can all make a difference!

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 September 1, 2026.

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 Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic to learn how to prepare your vegetable garden for winter. Get expert tips on cleanup, soil care, mulching, and other steps that will set your garden up for success next spring.

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 30, 2026.

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 Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic to learn how to plant spring-flowering bulbs for a vibrant display next year. Get expert advice on bulb selection, planting depth, timing, and care. 

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 September 26, 2026.

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.

Make the most of your fall leaves by turning them into a valuable resource for your landscape and garden. Visit the Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the library to learn how to manage fallen leaves, create mulch or compost, and support healthy plants and local wildlife throughout the winter. 

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 August 28, 2026.

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 University of Maryland Extension Educators Rachel Rhodes and Eric Buehl to learn about the different types of rain barrels, how to choose the right one for your home, and the simple steps for installing and maintaining a rain barrel. A limited number of rain barrels will be available to participants on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.  Rain Barrel available for the first 15 participants (Limited 1 per household). 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity please contact the University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by Monday, August 31, 2026. 

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.

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.

Dining with Diabetes is a diabetes education program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families. Dining with Diabetes teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills.  The Dining with Diabetes program is offered as a series of four weekly classes and one follow-up class after three months.  Each in-person session includes diabetes education and food tastings.