Come visit with researchers and other growers. Event is free to attend. Strawberries and ice cream served!
Zoom registration link: https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g-n2drE1Qvun-4X-7hLqUQ#/registr….
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Maryland’s native bees! Join Madeline Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM, for this interactive webinar where we will explore the critical role native bees play in sustaining native plants and resilient landscapes, while spotlighting the diversity and unique stories of our local pollinators. Learn how to support a variety of native bee species by creating bee-friendly habitats—from planting diverse natives to leaving bare ground and stems, minimizing pesticides, and offering clean water sources. Along the way, we will share train-the-trainer tips to help educators inspire others to take action for native bees. Whether you’re a pollinator advocate or just bee-curious, this session will leave you buzzing with ideas to make a meaningful impact in your greenspace and community!
Zoom registration link: https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5GAn4pQSZWrvoeTinhalg#/registr….
Get ready to celebrate National Pollinator Week (June 16-22, 2025)! Join Madeline Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM, for an interactive session to equip you with tools, resources, and creative outreach strategies to support pollinator-themed education during National Pollinator Week. We’ll explore ideas for engaging community events and activities, walk through planning tips, and collaborate in a brainstorming session to spark inspiration. Bring your ideas and let’s build impactful, pollinator-friendly programming together!
Zoom registration link: https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ozLuAQ6wTIe51vK1DWvkAQ#/registr….
Have you noticed something odd about crape myrtles in your area? Have you heard of the invasive crapemyrtle bark scale? Join Madeline Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM, to learn about a spreading invasive insect that is impacting many crape myrtles throughout Maryland. During this engaging, science-based session we will bust common myths, learn how to spot crapemyrtle bark scale in the landscape, and talk through sustainable management strategies. We will also explore how this pest ties into the bigger picture of biodiversity and building healthier, more resilient landscapes. Bring your questions—this will be an interactive webinar with Q&A and a hands-on brainstorming activity to help you create outreach tools and strategies for effectively informing your communities about invasive insect pests.
Free outdoor event with lunch provided.
Cover crops and integrated pest management (IPM).
Conservation programs related to IPM.
Speakers present : slugs and cover crops, pathology and cover crops, and equipment and cover crops.
For questions or to request special accommodations email Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu. Please request special accommodations
at least two weeks prior to event.
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Pest Management for Poultry Growers - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Maryland Dept. of Ag's Salisbury Animal Health Lab, 27722 Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
Register here: https://bit.ly/pest-mgmnt
If you have any questions about the program or need special accommodations to participate, please contact Emily at 410-228-8800 by June 10, 2025.
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Poultry Mortality Composting Short Course - Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9 am - 3 pm
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture - Office of Resource Conservation and the University of Maryland Extension - Agriculture & Food Systems
Presenters: Dr. Gary Felton (Retired), UME, Waste Management Composting, and Dr. Jon Moyle, UME, Poultry Specialist
This course if free - you must register by Friday, May 2, 2025. Lunch will be included.
Nutrient Management Credits Available for DE and MD. Register here: Mortality Course Mortality Course
This presentation explores whether landscape architecture’s ongoing neglect of ecological planting design—despite its growing importance in addressing urban environmental challenges—warrants the creation of a distinct professional discipline. As cities grapple with climate change, biodiversity loss, and stormwater management, the need for resilient, ecologically sound planting strategies has never been greater. However, traditional landscape architecture often prioritizes aesthetics and spatial planning over ecological function. Should ecological planting design be elevated into a specialized field with its own standards, training, and professional identity? This inquiry aims to assess the viability and necessity of such a shift within the profession.
You’ll learn which crops to select, where to get seeds, when to time your planting and techniques to help you produce bountiful and healthy seedlings. Both indoor and outdoor seed starting techniques are explained. You’ll learn about common problems with seed starting and how to avoid them.
This lecture will help you decide what to grow and how to get started, either by starting your plants from seeds or acquiring established plants. It also will discuss caring for your garden, yourself, and the critters that you may encounter.
