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Moth Night 2026 in Allegany County


Colorful moths in blue sky with sparkling stars graphic flyer for Moth Night
Registration

Scan the QR Code, or go to the link above to register.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate any program or event, please contact our office, at least two weeks prior, at 301-724-3320.

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Location
Constitution Park - Pavilion 6 - Cumberland Maryland
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Saturday, Sep 26
  • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Registration

Scan the QR Code, or go to the link above to register.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate any program or event, please contact our office, at least two weeks prior, at 301-724-3320.

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Location
Constitution Park - Pavilion 6 - Cumberland Maryland

Join us for Moth Night 2026 on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Constitution Park, Pavilion 6, Cumberland, MD. This evening event will feature crafts, moth education, and moth watching, offering a fun opportunity for all ages to learn more about these fascinating nighttime pollinators. To register, visit https://go.umd.edu/UMEMothNight2026.

Seed Saving Webinar


Seed Saving Webinar Flyer - Seed Library with colorful packets of seeds.
Registration

Register at the link: https://go.umd.edu/ACSeedSaving2026Registration

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About the Organizer
Contact
Sarah Llewellyn UME Educator
  • Wednesday, September 02 - Wednesday, September 02
Registration

Register at the link: https://go.umd.edu/ACSeedSaving2026Registration

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Contact
Sarah Llewellyn UME Educator

Learn which plants produce easy to save seeds; how to know when seeds are mature to harvest; best practices for cleaning, drying and storing seeds; and which seeds are best to save and which to avoid. 

Share what your grow! Participants are encouraged to donate a portion of self saved seeds to any Allegany County Library location at their free seed library. 

 

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 other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate any program or event, please contact our office, at least two weeks prior, at 301-724-3320.

Kent County Master Gardeners Plant Sale


Kent County Master Gardeners Plant Sale Flyer
Location
100 Park Row,Chestertown,MD,US,21620
About the Organizer

Master Gardeners support the University of Maryland Extension (UME) mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. UME Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help residents in their communities solve problems and make environmentally-sound decisions.  

Contact
University of Maryland Extension Kent County Master Gardeners
Phone: 4107781661
  • Friday, September 18 - Friday, September 18
Location
100 Park Row,Chestertown,MD,US,21620
About the Organizer

Master Gardeners support the University of Maryland Extension (UME) mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. UME Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of plants, people, and the environment to help residents in their communities solve problems and make environmentally-sound decisions.  

Contact
University of Maryland Extension Kent County Master Gardeners
Phone: 4107781661

This event will highlight fall-blooming, pollinator-friendly native perennials as well as herbs and cool-season vegetable plants, such as spinach and lettuce, that can go straight into the ground or containers and yield a harvest well into the fall. Attendees will also find fall mums and a variety of Master Gardener-donated plants from which to choose.

You’ll have a chance to take home a variety of plants and chat with a group of friendly, knowledgeable gardeners eager to share their passion. Have a question about your yard or garden? Stop by the “Ask a Master Gardener” Plant Clinic, where University of Maryland Extension–trained volunteers will be ready to help with advice on flowers, fruits, vegetable gardens, and plants that attract wildlife such as songbirds, butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event or activity, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Kent County at 410-778-1661, option 6, on or by Friday, September 4, 2026.

Planting Knowledge: 2026 Garden Educational Classes


Seedlings and flyer for garden education classes.
Registration

No RSVP required, but feel free to send us an email if you can let us know you are attending. 

Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Sarah Llewellyn UME Educator
  • Saturday, September 05 - Saturday, September 05
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Sarah Llewellyn UME Educator

Two more opportunities to attend Garden Educational Classes in Allegany County with UME Master Gardeners. 9/5/26 Native Plants for Landscaping and 10/3/26 Indoor Growing and Hydroponics, at Christ Lutheran Church Community Garden. 

Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It!


Flyer to promote George Creek Grow it Eat It Preserve It Food Preservation Programs - colorful jars of produce with pressure canner pot
Registration

More information and registration should be completed at the Allegany County Library System website calendar or by calling your local library branch. https://www.alleganycountylibrary.info/contact-us/

Calendar and Registration Links: https://allegany.librarymarket.com/events/month?keywords=Grow%20It%2C%20Eat%20It%2C%20Preserve%20It

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Cost
Free Event
Location
Various
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Workshop taught by UME Educators 

Contact
Phone: 301-724-3320
  • Monday, August 10 - Monday, August 10
  • Friday, August 14 - Friday, August 14
  • Friday, August 21 - Friday, August 21
  • Wednesday, August 26 - Wednesday, August 26
Registration

More information and registration should be completed at the Allegany County Library System website calendar or by calling your local library branch. https://www.alleganycountylibrary.info/contact-us/

Calendar and Registration Links: https://allegany.librarymarket.com/events/month?keywords=Grow%20It%2C%20Eat%20It%2C%20Preserve%20It

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Cost
Free Event
Location
Various
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Workshop taught by UME Educators 

Contact
Phone: 301-724-3320

Join UME Faculty for this Grow It Eat It Preserve It workshops at the Allegany County Library System locations. Learn canning, drying, and freezing basics; Hands-on, practical food preservation skills; Accessible and practical sessions for
beginners and experienced learners alike. 

Monday, Aug. 10 from 2:00 PM-4:30 PM - LaVale Library
Friday, Aug. 14 from 11:15 AM-1:45 PM - Westernport Library @121 Main
Friday, Aug. 21 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM - Frostburg Library
Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 1:00 PM-3:30 PM - George’s Creek Library

More information and registration should be completed at the Allegany County Library System website calendar or by calling your local library branch. https://www.alleganycountylibrary.info/contact-us/

Calendar and Registration Links: https://allegany.librarymarket.com/events/month?keywords=Grow%20It%2C%20Eat%20It%2C%20Preserve%20It
 

 

UME Tax Webinar: Retirement Accounts for Small Business: What Tax Professional Should Know (2 CE Credits)


Webinar Flyer
Registration

https://2026aug18taxwebinar.eventbrite.com/

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Cost
$ $40 plus platform fee
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 3012267631
  • Tuesday, August 18 - Tuesday, August 18
Registration

https://2026aug18taxwebinar.eventbrite.com/

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Cost
$ $40 plus platform fee
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 3012267631

Join University of Maryland Extension for a two-hour webinar exploring the various forms of retirement plans designed for small business owners.  It is extremely important to stay up to date on the constant changes to retirement plans. This webinar equips you to confidently guide small-business clients toward retirement plan decisions that align with their business operations. Presented by Mark Ribas, CPA, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Tax Institutes, Inc., and a retired IRS Internal Revenue Agent with 38 years of federal tax experience.

Commercial Poultry Expo


image of young commercial meat birds with text  from event description repeated
Registration

RSVP at the link provided

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Poultry
  • Wednesday, September 02 - Wednesday, September 02
Registration

RSVP at the link provided

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Poultry

Join poultry producers, industry professionals, educators, and vendors for the 2026 Commercial Poultry Expo on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Somerset County Agricultural & Civic Center in Princess Anne, Maryland.

This annual event brings together the latest in poultry production through:

  • Educational programs
  • Industry vendors and tradeshow exhibits
  • Networking opportunities
  • Lunch included with registration
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Whether you're looking to discover new technologies, connect with experts, or learn about the latest developments in the poultry industry, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Attendee registration is now open! Vendor spaces are also available.

UME Tax Webinar for Professionals (1 CE Credit): Say Goodbye to Paper: The Impact of EO14247


UME Tax Webinar for Professionals
Registration
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Cost
$ $20 plus platform fee
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-226-7631
  • Thursday, August 06 - Thursday, August 06
Registration
Cost
$ $20 plus platform fee
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 301-226-7631

This is a series of tax webinars hosted by University of Maryland Extension on emerging tax topics, practical strategies, and the latest policy developments designed to help tax professionals stay ahead of the curve. The first session, "Say Goodbye to Paper: The Impact of EO 14247," help tax professionals learn about the key changes, their impact on tax professionals, and practical strategies for navigating the transition to a more digital tax administration. 

Seed Saving 101


Flyer featuring details about Seed Saving 101 with image of a kohlrabi plant.
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The Talbot County Master Gardeners provide community education about sustainable, safe, and environmentally sound horticulture practices to residents of Maryland.

Contact
Talbot County Master Gardener Volunteers
Phone: 410-822-1244
  • Friday, August 21 - Friday, August 21
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The Talbot County Master Gardeners provide community education about sustainable, safe, and environmentally sound horticulture practices to residents of Maryland.

Contact
Talbot County Master Gardener Volunteers
Phone: 410-822-1244

Join the Talbot County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop about saving seeds from the garden, how to store them. Learn seed saving techniques and more about our local Seed Library.

If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Talbot Extension Office at 410-822-1244 or mboley@umd.edu by August 7th.

AGNR & IAA Prospective Student Info Session


  • Friday, August 14 - Friday, August 14

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR. This session includes a general presentation about academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional visit to environmental science and fermentation science laboratories, as well as a visit to our on-campus farm!

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