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Explore the latest research regarding our winter gardens and cold-weather homes for our beneficial insects. 

Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Explore moon garden designs (enjoyed at night) and some ways to welcome nocturnal pollinators. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Visit the Fall Home & Garden Show during one of the afternoons to attend our free presentations about Native Plants (10/17 at 2pm), Putting Your Garden to Bed (10/18 at 2pm), Winter Sowing (10/18 at 3pm), Compost (10/19 at 2pm), and Growing Herbs Indoors (10/19 at 3pm). Winter sowing demonstrations 10/18 at the 15th minute of each hour. Find us at booth 809 to learn the tips and techniques for this easy, cheap and reliable way of growing native plants and early season vegetables.

Visit the Baltimore County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Gardens to learn about the strategies to increase deer resistance in your landscape. Free to attend, no registration required.

Visit the Baltimore County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden and see their Monarch Waystation. Learn about the plants that attract monarchs and other beneficial, pollinating insects, some of which migrate like monarchs do.

Join to celebrate WALKTOBER and take an in-person stroll with us in Havre de Grace, MD.

DID YOU KNOW that Maryland's official state exercise is WALKING? It was designated as such by the state legislature on October 1, 2008, making Maryland the first state in the nation to have an official state exercise. 

As the seasons change, so do our eating habits—and with it comes the opportunity to refresh our knowledge on food safety, health, and nutrition. This class will explore the vital connection between safe food handling and long-term wellness.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Practical food safety tips for the fall season—from grocery shopping to meal prep and storage.
✅ How proper food handling reduces risks of foodborne illness and keeps you and your family healthy.
✅ The link between food safety, balanced nutrition, and disease prevention.
✅ Seasonal nutrition insights—how to make the most of fall produce while keeping meals safe and wholesome.
Food safety isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about protecting health, enhancing nutrition, and ensuring every meal supports your overall well-being.
Let’s come together this September to celebrate Food Safety Month and learn how small, mindful habits in the kitchen can have a big impact on our health.

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

Rights of Nature - land and waters as kin

What are the Rights of Nature, where do they come from, and why are they important? Join us for a conversation on this legal framework, which recognizes ecosystems and natural entities as rights-bearing. Our speakers will discuss the movement's roots and its intersections with environmental law and community-based advocacy, offering insights into innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and justice.

More information about University of Maryland Landscape Architecture can be found at our website: http://www.larch.umd.edu/