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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

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Cost
$ $20
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This event is organized in partnership with the Baltimore City DPW GROW Center, University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension, Friends of the Jones Falls, Union Craft Brewing, and the Union Collective.

Rain Barrel Workshop

Thursday, Sep 18
Registration

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

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Cost
$ $20
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This event is organized in partnership with the Baltimore City DPW GROW Center, University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension, Friends of the Jones Falls, Union Craft Brewing, and the Union Collective.

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

Four eager students representing different facets of AGNR invite you to visit us to learn more!
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Prospective Student Information Session

  • Saturday, October 25 - Saturday, October 25
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 25) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the on-campus farm. Please note in this special Saturday session - other academic units will not be available; other University amenities and facilities will operate on weekend hours.


 

Four eager students representing different facets of AGNR invite you to visit us to learn more!
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Prospective Student Information Session

  • Friday, October 24 - Friday, October 24
About the Organizer
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 24) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and meet in small groups with current students in your AGNR major of interest.


 

Four eager students representing different facets of AGNR invite you to visit us to learn more!
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Prospective Student Information Session

  • Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 17
About the Organizer
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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 17) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and MEET YOUR MAJOR! Team members from your intended AGNR major of interest will meet in breakout groups to provide supplemental programming.

Four eager students representing different facets of AGNR invite you to visit us to learn more!
About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Prospective Student Information Session

  • Friday, October 03 - Friday, October 03
About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 3) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and MEET YOUR MAJOR! Team members from your intended AGNR major of interest will meet in breakout groups to provide supplemental programming.

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Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Prospective Student Information Session

  • Friday, September 26 - Friday, September 26
About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (September 26) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the on-campus farm.

The words "Insect Palooza" with a graphic of a butterfly surrounded by graphics of plants and other insects.
Registration

Free, no registration required.

Cost
Free Event
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Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and the University of Maryland Extension

Insect Palooza

  • Saturday, August 02 - Saturday, August 02
Cost
Free Event
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Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and the University of Maryland Extension

Join us as we celebrate the incredible diversity of insects through fun, hands-on learning for all ages. Whether you are fascinated by bugs or just a little curious, this event is designed to be welcoming and inclusive for everyone. We recognize that people have a wide range of experiences and comfort levels with insects—and that is okay! Our goal is to help you explore your personal connection with these animals and leave with a new appreciation for the vital role they play in our world.

This free, family-friendly event will take place indoors and outdoors at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia, MD. The event will feature the University of Maryland Insect Zoo, insect crafts and hands-on activities, educational displays, and local environmental education groups including the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program, the Community Ecology Institute, and more!

Mushrooms and utensils
Cost
$ $23 including eventbrite fees
Location
4240 Folly Quarter Road,Ellicott City,MD,US,21042
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

Specialty Mushroom Farming Workshop

  • Monday, June 02 - Monday, June 02
Cost
$ $23 including eventbrite fees
Location
4240 Folly Quarter Road,Ellicott City,MD,US,21042
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

Are you a specialty mushroom farmer? Are you ready to level up your business? Come learn from other growers and from UMD Extension.

What:

This workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of how to sterilize and inoculate your own substrate grow bags. Each participant will go home with their own bag to grow out.

Grower talks will cover their experiences with producing and marketing specialty mushrooms.

When:

Monday, June 2, from 9am to 2pm

Where:

The Central Maryland Research and Extension Center at Clarksville, 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21024
Cost:

$23, which includes eventbrite processing fee, lunch, and an inoculated mushroom bag to take home.

Header image credit: Photo by Thanh Soledas on Unsplash

Accessibility and accomodation:

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 any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Neith Little by phone at 301-226-7415 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu on or before two weeks before the event.

Los programas, actividades e instalaciones de la universidad están disponibles para todos sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, edad, origen nacional, afiliación política, discapacidad física o mental, religión, estado de veterano protegido, información genética, apariencia personal o cualquier otra clase legalmente protegida.

Si necesita adaptaciones razonables para participar en cualquier evento o actividad, comuníquese con Neith Little a número teléfono 301-226-7415 o al correo electrónico nglittle@umd.edu durante [dos semanas antes del clase].

Les programmes, activités et installations universitaires sont accessibles à tous sans distinction de race, couleur, sexe, identité ou expression de genre, orientation sexuelle, état civil, âge, origine nationale, appartenance politique, handicap physique ou mental, religion, statut de vétéran protégé, informations génétiques, apparence personnelle ou toute autre classe légalement protégée.

Si vous avez besoin d'une commodité raisonnable pour participer à un événement ou activité, contactez-vous avec le bureau d'extension de l'Université du Maryland. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

所有人均可使用大學課程、活動和設施,而不必考慮種族、膚色、性別、性別認同或表達方式、性取向、婚姻狀況、年齡、國籍、政治背景、身體或精神殘疾、宗教信仰、受保護退伍軍人身份、遺傳信息、個人外貌或任何其他受法律保護的階層。

如果您需要合理的住宿條件來參加任何活動,請聯絡您當地的馬里蘭大學推廣辦公室。301-226-7415

대학 프로그램, 행사_및 시설은 인종, 피부색, 성별,성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 지향, 결혼 여부, 나이, 출신 국가, 정치적 소속, 신체적 또는 정신적 장애, 종교, 보호재향 _군인, 정보, 외모 또는 법적으로 보호를 받고 있는_기타 계층에 관계없이 누구나 이용하실 수 있습니다.

행사 활동에 참여하기 위해 적절한 숙박 시설이 _필요하시다면 해당 지역의 메릴랜드 대학교 확장 사무소에 문의해 주시기 바랍니다. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

Программы, деятельность, и объекты материально-технической базы Университета доступны всем желающим, независимо от их расовой принадлежностирасы, цвета кожи, пола, гендерной идентичности или гендерного самовыражения, сексуальной ориентации, семейного положения, возраста, национальностип, политической принадлежности, физических или умственных ограничений, религиозных взглядов, наличия недостатков, религии, статуса защищенногозаконом статуса ветерана вооруженных сил, генетической информации, внешних особенностей, а также другим категориям населения, права которых охраняются законом.

Если для участия в определенном мероприятии Вам необходимо, чтобы обеспечивалось разумное приспособление, учитывающее Ваши индивидуальные потребности, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Вашим местным офисом-представительством Университета Мэриленда. 301-226-7415 nglittle@umd.edu

Building A Better You: Wellness for 50+ in Maryland (FREE)

  • Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, June 12

Note: One Zoom link will cover all four sessions.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact the educator, Dr. Henley, on or before May 8th, 2025, at shenley@umd.edu

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Master Gardener State Office

Buzzworthy Bee-Scaping: Empowering Others to Cultivate Native Bee Habitats

  • Wednesday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 21
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Master Gardener State Office

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!

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