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Join us for an evening of delicious BBQ, sweet ice cream, and beautiful twilight views at Crops Twilight, BBQ & Ice Cream Social  at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC), 2005 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 9 PM.

A barbecue dinner will be served at 4:00 pm followed by homemade ice cream prior to the evening tour. University of Maryland Extension Educators and Specialists will showcase their field crop, vegetable and fruit research plots.

Barbeque begins at 4:00 PM, Ice cream Served at 5:15 PM, Crops Twilight at 6:00 PM

Please arrive on time as the wagon tour will start promptly at 6:00 PM.

This event is free. However, a reserved meal ticket is required. If you need special assistance to participate, please contact the Anne Arundel County Extension office at 301-226-7470 by August 3rd.

The in-person meeting will be held at the University of Maryland Extension office in Derwood, MD. Topics include: UV light and predictive tool use for sustainable dollar spot management, invasive plant suppression, invasive insect pests, critical landscape diseases, controlled release fertilizers, and an update on Maryland Department of Agriculture's pesticide regulations.

The Dining with Diabetes program is offered as a series of four weekly classes and one follow up class after three months.

Mondays in June: 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Follow up session: September 21

LOCATION:

Eastern Shore Area Health Center,  814 Chesapeake Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613

Each in-person session includes diabetes education and food tastings.

This program is led by Registered Dietitians and trained University of Maryland Extension Educators in consultation with Registered Dietitians.

*If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Lynn Matava at (301) 226-7713 or lmatava@umd.edu no later than 5/20/2026

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.

Learn what’s in your water—and what you can do about it. Join University of Maryland experts for a free, engaging webinar (via Zoom) on drinking water quality, including how to test your water and understand your results. Connect with researchers and UMD Extension Agents, and share your experiences. All are welcome! Register here.

Learn what’s in your water—and what you can do about it. Join University of Maryland experts for a free, engaging workshop on drinking water quality, including how to test your water and understand your results. Connect with environmental health scientists from the UMD School of Public Health and UMD Extension Agents, and share your experiences. All are welcome! Click here to register. 

Join us for a hands-on Crop Scouting School focused on building practical skills for identifying and managing pests, diseases, and crop issues in the field. Participants will learn how to scout effectively, recognize key problems, and make informed management decisions using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. This program is designed for farmers, crop consultants, and ag service providers looking to improve their field diagnostics and decision-making. This event covers common pests in row crop and vegetable production systems.

Join us for a hands-on Crop Scouting School focused on building practical skills for identifying and managing pests, diseases, and crop issues in the field. Participants will learn how to scout effectively, recognize key problems, and make informed management decisions using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. This program is designed for farmers, crop consultants, and ag service providers looking to improve their field diagnostics and decision-making. This event covers common pests in row crop and vegetable production systems.

Learn what’s in your water—and what you can do about it. Join University of Maryland experts for an engaging workshop on drinking water quality, including how to test your water and understand your results. Connect with researchers, share your experiences, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. All residents from the Eastern Shore are welcome! We will provide a 30 minute presentation and resources on how you can protect your drinking water, and thus your health. 

Learn what’s in your water—and what you can do about it. Join experts from the University of Maryland School of Public Health experts for an engaging workshop on drinking water quality, including how to test your water and understand your results. Connect with researchers, share your experiences, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. All are welcome!

We hope you can celebrate Earth Day with us at the Department of Environmental Science and Technology as we explore Technology for Environmental Good!

Our event will include two riveting panels including National Geographic's Exploration Technology Lab, innovative building and design companies, soil acoustics technology, environmental restoration projects and more!

Make sure to RSVP Today!

Panelists or Exhibits:

• Kasie Coccaro, Senior Director of National Geographic's Exploration Technology Lab

• Dan Nadash, Vice President of InventWood

• Michael Carmichael, Stormwater Manager at UMD overseeing the Campus Creek restoration

• Shue-kei Joanna Mok, Earthbound Expressions exhibit of Art/Soil Science and Acoustics

• Matt Parker, Aquaculture Business Specialist with UMD Extension

• Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman, Urban Ecologist and Agrivolatics Specialist with UMD Environmental Science & Technology

• Hannah Spates, Sustainability Lead at Cooper Carry Architecture and Design

• Robert Swam, Environmental Project Manager at Rodgers Consulting

• And a few other potential panelists and/or table exhibitors

Join us Wednesday, April 22, from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, likely under a tent in the Animal Sciences Building Courtyard. Our event is open to all, including students, faculty, staff, community and our fantastic alumni. Hope to see you there!

Tentative Schedule:

• 4:00 pm: Opening, Panel 1

• 5:00 pm: Panel 2

• 6:00 pm: Exhibit Tables, Posters, Alumni Award and Dinner