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HoCo Bee City Presents Madeline Potter, University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist for Entomology and Integrated Pest Management, for an interactive workshop on extending life in your green spaces by conserving beneficial insects and other wildlife through the cold winter months.

Not all animals migrate to warmer areas once the temperatures drop, some animals seek shelter in leaves and plant debris like bumble bee queens and luna moth pupae. For a biodiverse spring, learn how to create and protect overwintering habitat within your own spaces, no matter how big or small your green space might be (container and potted gardens included)!

Participants are encouraged to bring a sketch/map of their green space, including different plant species/types, structures, etc. for an opportunity to think through overwintering habitat that fits their own spaces.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Madeline Potter by email: mpotter@umd.edu or phone: (301) 226-7615 by Tuesday, September 3rd, 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.

Event: How to Write a Nutrient Management Plan for Certified Consultants
Dates: September 27th and October 4th, 2024*  (*Please note: October 4th is an optional, but recommended, plan writing day.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
Description: This course will introduce the Maryland nutrient management planning process from beginning to end. Participants will apply that information to a real plan, written in it’s entirety, on the (optional) second day utilizing NuMan Pro 5.3 software. Newly (less than one year since certification) certified nutrient management consultants will receive 6 continuing education credits.
Who should attend: All are welcome; however, priority is given to certified consultants who intend on writing Maryland nutrient management plans.
NuMan Pro 5.3 will be utilized during this course. Participants may bring their own laptops, however, NuMan Pro 5.3 is not compatable with Mac or Chromebooks. It is not required to purchase NuMan prior to the course, however, purchase instructions will be emailed a week prior for those interested in purchasing a copy.
Cost: $30 paid as a non-refundable check covers a USB drive with course materials and lunch on days 1 and 2, due to MDA by September 23rd, 2024. Payment and lunch signup information will be sent to registrants along with separate payment information for NuMan Pro Software, which has a $75 cost.
Registration: Register at http://go.umd.edu/HTWNMPFall24 by September 20, 2024. Seating is limited. Further directions including payment specifics, will be sent via email on September 13, 2024.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kayla Griffith, kmgriffi@umd.edu or (301) 226-7439. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kayla Griffith on or before September 13, 2024.
Online version: Will be offered at a future TBD date if there is sufficient interest. Notify Kayla Griffith at kmgriffi@umd.edu if you are interested in signing up for an online course.

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.

Dining with Diabetes is a national program designed for adults with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches skills needed to identify and understand important information about managing this disease.  Dining with Diabetes complements and does not replace other diabetes education and management programs. It includes a series of four weekly, 2 hour sessions, and a three month follow up session.

Join us on October 5th, 2024 for a family fun day at at the farm to see agriculture education in action! Events are geared for children and include tractor races, milking contest, feed bag toss, compost chaos, egg operation, and more! This family event is free to attend and is located at the Frederick County Farm Museum Fall Fest at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick, MD. We hope to see you there!

Weeds, diseases, and insects are often a major concern for growers in Maryland. Integrated pest management (IPM) programs incorporate multiple pest management strategies into their production practices. This workshop will present information on common crop insect pest identification and biology, monitoring and thresholds, preventive and nonchemical pest control methods, and chemical controls.

Workshops will be repeated in two locations:

On September 30, 2024, in Queenstown, MD.

On October 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office (18410 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD 20855)

Each workshop will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with lunch included.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Emily Zobel at ezobel@umd.edu or 410-228-8800 by September 11, 2024.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number SNE22-005-MD and NIFA award 2021-70006-35384. Empowering small-scaled, limited-resource and other farmers with IPM knowledge.

Join Harford County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Harford County Public Library - Darlington branch to learn what end-of-season tasks to do in the fall and which to leave until spring so that the upcoming season's garden plants and beneficial wildlife will thrive in your yard.

Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Join us via Zoom to learn more about our undergraduate (BLA) and graduate (MLA) accredited programs.

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely, and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Join Entomologist and UMD Extension Educator Emily Zobel to talk about the wonderful diversity of caterpillars; from venomous hairs to vibrant colors, we examine stinging caterpillars, how to identify them, and why you should leave them alone!