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Registration

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.

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Cost
Free Event
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Daniel Pratson
Phone: 301-226-7577

Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series: Human Dimensions of Forest Stewardship

  • Wednesday, December 10 - Wednesday, December 10
Registration

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.

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Cost
Free Event
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Contact
Daniel Pratson
Phone: 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.

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Registration

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

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Daniel Pratson
Phone: 301-226-7577

Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series: Forest Dynamics

  • Wednesday, November 12 - Wednesday, November 12
Registration

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

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Cost
Free Event
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Daniel Pratson
Phone: 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.

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Registration

Register for the webinar here: https://go.umd.edu/OctForests2025

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Daniel Pratson on or before September 24, 2025 at dpratson@umd.edu, or 301-226-7577.

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
Daniel Pratson
Phone: 301-226-7577

Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series: Understanding Maryland’s Forests

  • Wednesday, October 08 - Wednesday, October 08
Registration

Register for the webinar here: https://go.umd.edu/OctForests2025

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Daniel Pratson on or before September 24, 2025 at dpratson@umd.edu, or 301-226-7577.

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Cost
Free Event
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Daniel Pratson
Phone: 301-226-7577

This session will provide a brief overview of Maryland's forest land over time and identify current forest conditions and threats today. 

This is the first 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.

Group photo from a previous cohort, LEAD Maryland Class XII.
Registration

Please register in advance using this link: https://forms.gle/oc4svveJ4LGGXsNk8

Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program works to identify and develop leaders to serve agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. LEAD Fellows refine their leadership skills, increase their understanding of public issues, and expand their networks and perspectives of the world outside of—and relating to—production agriculture. LEAD brings people together from different sectors (businesses, governments, nonprofits, education, agriculture and forestry, and the environment and conservation communities). Fellows must have a willingness and readiness to learn, grow, change. Fellows foster open communication and collaboration to identify and achieve shared goals. Applications for the next two-year fellowship are open through October 1, 2025, for participation in 2026-27. Applications are found online at: www.leadmaryland.org

Contact
UME LEAD Maryland Program
Phone: 410-443-4867

Introduction to LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program--virtual session

  • Wednesday, September 03 - Wednesday, September 03
  • Monday, September 15 - Monday, September 15
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program works to identify and develop leaders to serve agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. LEAD Fellows refine their leadership skills, increase their understanding of public issues, and expand their networks and perspectives of the world outside of—and relating to—production agriculture. LEAD brings people together from different sectors (businesses, governments, nonprofits, education, agriculture and forestry, and the environment and conservation communities). Fellows must have a willingness and readiness to learn, grow, change. Fellows foster open communication and collaboration to identify and achieve shared goals. Applications for the next two-year fellowship are open through October 1, 2025, for participation in 2026-27. Applications are found online at: www.leadmaryland.org

Contact
UME LEAD Maryland Program
Phone: 410-443-4867

The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the next group, Class XIV. Applications will be open through October 1, 2025, for participation in the program in 2026-27. Two "Introduction to LEAD" virtual sessions are available for those interested in applying to this class or a future class, and for those who would like to learn more about the LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program. Program graduates will be available to share their experiences, including how tuition was paid, how they managed the time committment, and what participation meant to them.

The dates of the virtual information sessions:

September 3rd from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
September 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Institute of Applied Agriculture

IAA Open House

  • Monday, October 06 - Monday, October 06
  • Monday, November 10 - Monday, November 10
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Cost
Free Event
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Institute of Applied Agriculture

Earn a Certificate of Applied Agriculture at the University of Maryland, College Park. The IAA offers nine tracks to jump-start your career in agribusiness, sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, horticulture, landscaping, turfgrass management, or ag communications. Explore areas of study, financial aid and scholarships, world-class facilities, campus life, and more. Registration required!

Dean Wendy Powers
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Meet and Greet with Dean Wendy Powers

  • Thursday, September 25 - Thursday, September 25
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Free Event
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For further information, please contact Evelin Trejo

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Please join us to welcome Dean Powers to UMD and AGNR. There are several location and dates for you to join us at, check the calendar to see dates and location. Please register with link provided.

Dean Wendy Powers
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Cost
Free Event
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Meet and Greet with Dean Wendy Powers

  • Tuesday, September 23 - Tuesday, September 23
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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

For further information, please contact Evelin Trejo

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Please join us to welcome Dean Powers to UMD and AGNR. There are several location and dates for you to join us at, check the calendar to see dates and location. Please register with link provided.

Dean Wendy Powers
Registration

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

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Meet and Greet with Dean Wendy Powers

  • Tuesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 16
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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

For further information, please contact Evelin Trejo

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Please join us to welcome Dean Powers to UMD and AGNR. There are several location and dates for you to join us at, check the calendar to see dates and location. Please register with link provided.

Dean Wendy Powers
Registration

Fill out the Google form 

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

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Meet and Greet with Dean Wendy Powers

  • Thursday, September 11 - Thursday, September 11
Registration

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

For further information, please contact Evelin Trejo

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Please join us to welcome Dean Powers to UMD and AGNR. There are several location and dates for you to join us at, check the calendar to see dates and location. Please register with link provided.

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