Kid/Family friendly

The 2024 Maryland 4-H State Dog Skillathon event will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at the University of Maryland Animal Science Building in College Park, MD. This is a contest in which individuals compete. There will be NO team entries. There will be a $5.00 entry fee for each contestant. 

4-H members wishing to participate should contact their county/city 4-H office. Official registration for the contest must be submitted via the 4-H Online registration system by February 15, 2024. There is no limit to the number of individuals each UME unit may register for this contest. Individuals participating in the statewide contest must be enrolled as a Maryland 4-H member for 2024 in 4-H Online by February 15, 2024.

Contest rules are available on the Maryland 4-H Animal Science webpage at: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/program-areas/animal-sciences

The 2024 Maryland 4-H State Dairy Skillathon event will be held on Saturday, March 23, at the Carroll County Extension Office. Registration check-in starts at 9:30 am, and the contest begins at 10:00 am. This is a contest in which individuals compete. There will be NO team entries. There will be a $5.00 entry fee for each contestant. 

4-H members wishing to participate should contact their county/city 4-H office. Official registration for the contest is submitted via the 4-H Online registration system and is due by March 10, 2024 (Registration will open February 9, 2024). There is no limit to the number of individuals each UME unit may register for this contest. Individuals participating in the statewide contest must be enrolled as a Maryland 4-H member for 2024 in 4-H Online by March 10, 2024.

Contest rules are available on the Maryland 4-H Animal Science webpage at: https://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/animal-science-resources. See the contest rules for a complete set of resources.  Additional study resources & information can be found online at https://extension.umd.edu/locations/cecil-county/local-4-h-youth-education/animal-science-information (scroll down and click on the Dairy Judging Events/Quiz Bowls/Skillathon Contests tab)

Note: A 4-H Online broadcast will go out to all families and managers notifying them of the registration on February 9, 2024, by COB.

Registration: 9:00 am
Shoot Begins: 9:30 am
Last Shooter: 1:00 pm
Food Truck available: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $50 per shooter
Gun Raffle:
Beretta A 300 camo 12 gauge.
$5 for one ticket or $10 for 3 tickets. Tickets are available for purchase in advance online or in person on the day of the event.
https://go.umd.edu/Clays2024

Shooter preregistration is not required. (Registration can be done in advance by mail or in person on the day of the event.)

The showcase aims to highlight our students' work and experiences through posters and/or physical displays. Guests, which will include industry partners, faculty, alumni, VIPs from around campus, and UMD students, will be able to walk through the showcase to see their projects.

Stop by the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown on the first and third Saturday of every month from January to March from 10 am to noon with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations, and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space.

February 3,2024- Winter Birding with Special Guest Birder Dave Burgevin from Black Water and Eastern Neck Wildlife National Refuge

February 17, 2024- The Spotted Lantern Fly Is Here. Updates For The Summer

March 2, 2024 – Seed Swap & Garden Day

March 16, 2024- How Healthy Is Your Soil?

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne’s County, Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu or see us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/QueenAnnesCountyMasterGardeners

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.

Join us for the next installment of MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Eric Reson, Chief Programmes Officer with the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association. This installment on Tuesday, February 13 at The Stamp will feature a dialogue on international wildlife conservancy.

Join the University of Maryland Extension - Queen Anne's County Master Gardeners for our annual seed swap and garden day. You do not need to bring seeds to receive seeds. Please label any seeds you bring so that other swappers know what they are getting. Seeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event or activity, please contact us at (410) 758-0166 or email Rachel Rhodes at rjrhodes@umd.edu by Monday, January 29, 2024.

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.

Our bodies are made up of over 60% water which supports vital functions and maintain health. The quality of water we drink is important and this webinar will discuss key steps to ensure good drinking water quality.

Stop by the Queen Anne’s Public Library in Kent Island on the second Saturday of every month from February to April from 10 am to noon with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations, and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space.

Dates/Topics: 
February 10, 2024 “Spring Vegetable Gardens”
March 9, 2024 “Starting Seeds” 
April 13, 2024 “Lawn Care to-do’s”

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne’s County, Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator,  Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu or see us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/QueenAnnesCountyMasterGardeners 
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.

Both public and private well water supplies may contain minerals, metals, etc. that can cause either aesthetic or health concerns. In this webinar, common contaminants and their treatment will be presented.