Continuing Education

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.

Adaptive Gardening Workshop

When: Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Central Maryland Research and Education Center (Ellicott City, MD)

Learn how to program for adaptive gardening through an engaging presentation and interactive pollinator lesson!

Calling all MGs who volunteer with therapeutic horticulture programs! Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop exploring adaptive gardening-an inclusive approach to gardening that ensures people of all abilities can participate, learn, and thrive.

The day will begin with an engaging classroom presentation from Chelsea Haslup, M.S., BCBA, LBA, Head Special Education Teacher at Ivymount School, who will share practical strategies and real-world insights on designing and delivering accessible gardening experiences for diverse audiences.

Following a midday lunch break, participants will transition into an outside, interactive, hands-on session led by Madeline Potter, M.S., University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist in Entomology & IPM. This afternoon session will focus on pollinator education as a model for adaptive teaching in garden settings. Participants will explore ways to modify activities, tools, and teaching techniques to better engage all learners, gaining practical experience with adaptive approaches in action.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Stephanie Pully on or before 2 weeks prior to the session date at pully@umd.edu or (301) 226-7616.