Winter sowing is an easy, effective and affordable way to start native seeds and cold season vegetables. Learn how to jumpstart native plants during the winter months, and take a few winter sown milk jugs home! You'll have native plants to add to your garden, come spring.

Join us for a reception to celebrate the 60+ contributing artists, announce the winners of the student visual art competition, enjoy some light refreshments and insect-themed goodies! 

The exhibition will stay open late for this reception, running from 5PM - 7PM. Everyone is welcome! Please visit the exhibition web page for parking information: https://go.umd.edu/insectartshow. 

About the Exhibition: 

Another Look, Another World is an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring how visual art may deepen our understanding of Maryland’s insect biodiversity and inspire greater appreciation for the ecological roles insects play in our environment. The exhibition is part of a University of Maryland Arts for All-funded project aimed at engaging students in science communication through art, increasing awareness of insect biodiversity and ecological roles, fostering collaboration across disciplines, evaluating changes in attendee knowledge, attitudes, and intentions, and contributing to a replicable arts-based model for conservation education.

The exhibition will highlight six Maryland insect species that are included on Maryland’s List of Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Animals. Original works created through the exhibition’s two different open calls will be displayed alongside science-based information about insect ecological roles, insect habitats, and key conservation actions.

Anyone, including University of Maryland students, faculty, staff, and community members, are invited to explore the exhibition, whether by creating and submitting artwork, learning more about Maryland’s insects, or simply taking another look at some small but essential organisms that shape our ecosystems. By bringing art, science, and environmental education together, Another Look, Another World seeks to create opportunities for reflection, discovery, collaboration, action, and new ways of seeing the connections between insects, people, and the places we share.

Join us for a FREE festival celebrating pecans and the many ways Extension serves our community!

Stop by to meet the Extension team and learn about the programs, resources, and expertise available to you, from gardening and agriculture to family and community support. While you're here, dive into the history of Pecans on the Shore, make your own pecan crafts, take part in a pecan tree planting, and sample delicious pecan food demos.

Bring the whole family for games, giveaways, and fun for all ages. There's something for everyone, and it's all free!

Join us for the Allegany County University of Maryland Extension Open House on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Allegany County Extension Office, 1 Commerce Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Stop by for an afternoon of discovery and learn more about the programs, resources, and services offered by our Extension team. Meet staff, explore the Demonstration Garden with a Master Gardener, learn about carnivorous plants and gardening, participate in hands-on activities for kids, and bring your pressure canner gauge for testing. Farmers can also connect with our Nutrient Management Advisor, and 4-H animals will be available from 3 to 5 p.m.

As part of the celebration, come enjoy 4-H Week activities from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-724-3320.

Join Talbot County Master Gardener Volunteers and Sam Droege, Wildlife Biologist with USGS at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. His work on native bees of North America provides insight on how we can create pollinator gardens with minimal effort.

Harvesting your own seeds saves you money and gives you more variety in your garden. Master Gardeners Molly Moore and Darcy White will teach you the difference between shakers, beaks, coneheads, and more, and will guide you in cleaning and packaging seeds to take home. We welcome beginners as well as experienced seed collectors.

After the presentation, samples of native plant seeds will be available for practicing your new skills!

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

This program is made possible with support from University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program and the LMPP Community Garden. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other University of Maryland Extension programs.

This is a review of principles of biomechanics for safe bending and lifting while gardening, avoiding repetitive stress conditions of the hand, and using energy conservation principles for the most efficient use of your gardening energy. 

This event is at the Prince Frederick Branch of the Calvert Library 

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Come learn what plants may not be palatable to deer, why you should use native plants that resist deer browsing and some smart design tips to protect the plants you are growing.

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Buffer Garden Project at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail! We will be planting a new garden near the existing pollinator garden located behind the Bayview Hills Community. 

This community initiative will help reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality in Fishing Creek, and create valuable habitat for pollinators and other wildlife through the planting of native gardens along the trail. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, your participation will help make a lasting impact on our local environment. 

Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can send updates as needed! There is an October 24th rain date in the event of weather related cancelation. 

Exact location of planting area use coordinates: 38.688215, -76.543477

• Learn about:
  • -Simple ideas for managing stormwater and erosion at home
  • -How gardens with native plants protect waterways, support pollinators and beautify the landscape
  • -Our planting plans at the Railway Trail 
  • -The partnership behind the project
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