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The course will help landowners convert lawn to natural areas and enhance stewardship of existing natural areas. Based on the guide of the same name, the course provides strategies to landowners of small parcels of land (1-10 acres) that improve the stewardship of their property for personal enjoyment and environmental quality. It uses a hands-on learning approach to help participants develop and implement a plan for their property. Activities include how to map habitat areas, understand basic ecological principles about woodland and wildlife, choose and implement a few habitat management projects, and how to set a timetable and record your progress. Online discussion groups will allow participants to interact with others taking the course. A certificate of completion is awarded when all assignments are completed.

The course costs $125.00 per person, which includes the 108-page “Woods In Your Backyard” guide, workbook, and a tree identification guide. The course is limited to 25 participants, so sign up now!

For more information, go to https://go.umd.edu/the_course. To register through Eventbrite, go to https://go.umd.edu/WIYB_Spring25.

This presentation explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping landscape architecture
and urbanism. AI-driven tools are revolutionizing site analysis, design optimization, and environmental
modeling, enabling data-driven decision-making for resilient, adaptive, and sustainable urban landscapes.
From predictive climate modeling to generative design, AI enhances efficiency, creativity, and ecological
responsiveness in planning and development. The session examines current applications, emerging trends,
and ethical considerations, offering insights into how AI can foster more sustainable and human-centered
environments. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s potential to redefine the future of landscape
architecture and urbanism.

THIS PRESENTATION WILL INCLUDE:  Getting a jumpstart on plants for your spring and summer garden, Interpreting seed catalogs, choosing the best seeds to start under lights, and a 
Question & Answer session.

This program has been cancelled.

Join us for an exciting Q&A session on February 26, 2025 at 6pm EST to learn more about Master of Extension Education Program. This your opportunity to meet with faculty and ask any and all questions.

This program has been cancelled.

Join Nutrition Educator Jennifer Dixon Cravens online to learn how to cook healthy dishes bursting with flavor using culinary Herbs & Spices to safely improve your health.

Event Details:

Date: FEBRUARY 19 (WEDNESDAY), 2025

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 (Office Building: Kent County Extension Office)

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Thank you.

Speaker:    Dr. Jordan Shockley

Our speaker for this GLB will be Dr. Jordan Shockley, Associate Extension Professor, Farm Management and Poultry Specialist, with the University of Kentucky. 

Dr. Shockley was born and raised in a small rural town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He then moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky as an undergraduate and spent 10 years in Lexington, where he received both his Masters and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics.

Join us on Thursday, February 13, to get the latest information on the Economics of Biosecurity for Commercial Poultry Growers!

Register for this Zoom here:  https://go.umd.edu/GLB-economics

February 6th- Common Houseplant Propagation

March 6th- Seed Starting