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Health Hazards and Benefits of Woodlands: New Approaches to Old Threats

Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Fox Haven Farm & Learning Center
Learn more about ticks, tick-borne illnesses, and the medical benefits of time spent in forests at this informational workshop being provided by the Frederick and Washington County Forestry Boards. Spending time in woodlands may have its hazards but also has many benefits. Ticks may be a hazard to...

Invasive Plant ID for Professionals-RSVP Required

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Community Resources Building
Description: Learn to identify invasive plant species commonly found growing in landscaped and natural areas by examining cut samples from live plants. Following the presentation and plant identification exercise, we will apply our new skill set by searching for invasive plants while walking a...

Invasive Plant ID for Homeowners-RSVP Required

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2020 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Community Resources Building
Description: Learn to identify invasive plant species commonly found growing in landscaped and natural areas by examining cut samples from live plants. Following the presentation and plant identification exercise, we will apply our new skill set by searching for invasive plants while walking a...
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