No registration required.
Visit the Baltimore County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Gardens to learn about the strategies to increase deer resistance in your landscape. Free to attend, no registration required.
No registration required to attend this free seminar.
Visit the Baltimore County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden and see their Monarch Waystation. Learn about the plants that attract monarchs and other beneficial, pollinating insects, some of which migrate like monarchs do.
Join to celebrate WALKTOBER and take an in-person stroll with us in Havre de Grace, MD.
DID YOU KNOW that Maryland's official state exercise is WALKING? It was designated as such by the state legislature on October 1, 2008, making Maryland the first state in the nation to have an official state exercise.
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.
Follow the link to purchase a ticket. Must be a Baltimore City resident to participate. If you have questions, please email Kaylah.Abrams@baltimorecity.gov
Baltimore City Residents: build your own rain barrel! This hands-on Baltimore City Department of Public Works GROW Center workshop will cover the benefits of harvested rainwater, the setup and steps to installing a successful rain barrel, and how to use the rainwater you harvest. Participants will also learn about the impacts of stormwater runoff by touring the Union Collective's newly constructed wetland project.
All participants will receive a 55-gallon barrel that measures 2' x 3', so please verify that your car can fit the barrel! Please bring ID to verify Baltimore City Residence.
Tickets sold out or need more information? Please email Kaylah.Abrams@baltimorecity.gov
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.
More information about University of Maryland Landscape Architecture can be found at our website: http://www.larch.umd.edu/
Summer has turned the corner and autumn and winter are fast approaching. Join us to learn some strategies for Fall plantings, as well as proven techniques to prepare you garden for Winter. Learn essential winter preparation techniques. Learn how to prepare your garden for the cold months ahead. Learn how to get your garden ready for winter and ensure a thriving Spring!
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.
