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!
Join Dean Beyrouty for a discussion and Q&A with Lisa Munoz, Founder and President of SciComm Services, science content strategist and author of Women in Science Now.
https://forms.gle/xNusLjYiTqexMuLEA (best)
or call Sheila at 410-742-1178 or email soscar@umd.edu (2nd best)
Place: Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Road, Denton, MD 21629
Cost: Free but must register
Registration: https://forms.gle/xNusLjYiTqexMuLEA
Nutrient Management Credits available from DE and MD
Topics to be covered: 'Packers & Stockyard Rule Updates' by Dr. James MacDonald, Agricultural & Resource Economics, UMD
'Litter Management for Salmonella Control' by Dr. Zac Williams, Poultry Science Extension Specialist, Univ. of Arkansas
Join Madeline Potter, University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM, for a lunch and learn webinar about the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), Navigating the Spotted Lanternfly Buzz: Separating Science from Sensation, on August 21st from 12PM - 1PM ET over Zoom.
With all the buzz it is important to separate fact from fiction. This webinar will provide you with key facts about the invasive spotted lanternfly, debunk common myths, detail options for what you can do if you find spotted lanternfly, and offer resources for credible information and updates. Gain science-based information to assist others and mitigate negative impacts on our communities and the environment.
Join us as we discuss fall food safety, cooking and wellness! You'll learn simple food safety tips that can help lower your chance of getting sick from a foodbourne illness this coming fall and winter.
Discover the secrets of the Mediterranean diet for a healthier lifestyle and prevention and management of certain chronic diseases.
If you are interested in taking the exam, contact Doris Behnke, dbehnke@umd.edu, 410.996.8135, as soon as possible to obtain study materials and register for the exam.
In order to use certain restricted pesticides, Maryland law requires residents to be licensed. Residents who want to be licensed, must pass the Maryland Private Pesticide Licensing Exam.
This presentation will examine wild bees generally, illustrating their characteristics, their importance in the food chain, and the challenges they
currently face in this changing world.
As a group, we will discuss recommendations on how to support these key pollinators and how to make your landscapes more bee-friendly.
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or call Sheila at 410-742-1178 or email soscar@umd.edu
5:30 Sign-in and Dinner
6:00 “Packers & Stockyard Rule Updates” by Dr. James MacDonald, Research Professor,
Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland
6:30 Questions and Answers
7:00 “Litter Management for Salmonella Control” by Dr. Zac Williams, Poultry Science
Extension Specialist, University of Arkansas
7:30 Questions and Answers and Wrap Up
Nutrient Management Credits Available
