Continuing Education

How to Create Habitat Corridors for Rare Insects in Your Backyard

When: Monday March 9, 12:00 – 1:30pm

Where: Zoom

Backyards can play a critical role in conserving rare insects by linking fragmented habitats. This talk highlights some of Maryland’s rare insect species and explains how ecologically friendly planting choices and yard maintenance practices can help protect them. Our speaker, Max Ferlauto, is the State Entomologist for the Maryland Natural Heritage Program and a recent graduate of the UMD Entomology department.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Stephanie Pully by February 23 at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616.

Winter Grow It Eat It Meeting

When: Wednesday March 11, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: Zoom or in-person at CMREC Clarksville (4240 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042)

Join us in-person at CMREC Clarksville or on Zoom for our Winter Grow It Eat It meeting, our last with Jon Traunfeld before he retires!

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact Stephanie Pully at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616 before February 25, 2026.

A Field Exploration of Maryland Mosses

When: Monday April 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Irvine Nature Center (Owings Mills, MD)

Discover the beauty and ecology of moss on this guided Master Gardener hike at Irvine Nature Center. Discover the beauty and ecology of moss on this guided Master Gardener hike at Irvine Nature Center. We’ll explore the wooded trails, learn about moss identification, and discuss how these small plants contribute to the health of forests and gardens. Please be prepared for the weather and to hike outdoors in uneven terrain.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact Stephanie Pully at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616 before April 13, 2026

Monthly Plant Clinic Updates

When: Second Wednesday of the month, April-October 12:00 – 1:00pm

Where: Zoom

Join UME experts to prepare for your volunteer service at Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinics! We'll share brief updates from our panel of experts and one special guest speaker each month. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Stephanie Pully at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616 two weeks prior to the webinar.