Maryland forestry correspondence course opens registrations
Maryland Cooperative Extension specialists at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources invite registrations for the General Forestry Correspondence Course spring semester. The $150 fee includes text notebook and readings. a completion certificate is awarded. Learn forest management for timber, wildlife, ecology, and forest health. Contact Bob Tjaden or Nancy Stewart at Ald 827-8056 or via email.
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Bob Tjaden
Nancy Stewart
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Farm hosts live reindeer at Garrett Road site
The Quality Evergreens invites the public to visit live reindeer during business hours noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends at the farm on Garrett Road in Manchester. The farm specializes in fresh cut Christmas trees greens and wreaths. For more information call 410-974-1499 or visit qualityevergreens.com.
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Quality Evergreens
Garrett Road
Manchester
Wwew
Qualityever Greens
Nature center plans two programs in Fairfield PA
Strawberry Hill Nature Center on Mount Hope Road in Fairfield offers two environmental programs. Both cost 2 for non members and free for members with registration required. The first, from 2 to 3 p m Saturday December 1, explores Pennsylvania manuals and wildlife protection in Burs Around Us. The second, from 2 to 4 p m Saturday, invites children aged 4 to 6 to plant seeds for indoor growth and a spring garden in How Do They Grow. For information or registration call 717 642 5040.
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Strawberry Hills Nature Center
Mount Hope Road
Fairfield
Pennsylvania
Bay meeting planned at Columbus Club in DC
The Chesapeake Executive Council plans its annual public meeting at 2 30 p m on Monday December 3 at the Columbus Club Union Station Washington DC The council will review progress toward Chesapeake Bay restoration and watershed streams and rivers for more information call 800 YOURBAY
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Columbus Club
Union Station
Wash Tington
D.C
Chesapeake Bay
Yourbay
Frederick landscapers set Christmas dinner at Dun Dee Inn
The Frederick Area Landscape Contractors and Nurserymen Association plans a Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday December 5 at the Dun Dee Country Inn in Frederick. Reservations are due by Friday November 30. The meal includes roast turkey and baked ham with all the trimmings, $15 per person. Call 301-473-5878 for details or to register.
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Frederick Area
Wildlife photographer Karen Hollingsworth speaks at National Conservation Training Center
Photographer Karen Hollingsworth presents "Let's Go Wild" on Wednesday, December 5 at the U S Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown West Virginia. The program is free and includes a 21 minute tour of America s National Wildlife Refuge System followed by a Q A session with the speaker. For more information contact Mark Madison at 304 876 7278 or email mmadison at fws dot gov.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Shepherdstown
W.va
America
National Wildlife Refuge
Ms. Hollingsworth
Mark Madison
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Wreath Making Demo at Brookside Gardens by Anne Brooks
Anne Brooks of Hollywalk Nursery hosts a 14 inch door wreath workshop at Brookside Gardens visitors center. Participants create a fragrant mix of evergreens cones and nut clusters from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday December 7 or Saturday December 8. Fee 45 dollars includes all materials. Registration required. Call 301-962-1451 for details.
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Anne Brooks
Hollywalk Nursery
Brookside Gardens
Wheaton
Poinsettia and Greens Sale at Union Mis Homestead
The 41st annual Poinsettia and Greens sale and open house happens Saturday December 8 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Union Mills Littlestown Pike homestead. Admission is free with douglas for Christmas greens wreaths and greens for sale, Santa from 11 am to 2 pm, blacksmith shop open, rooms decorated by Alloway Creek Gardens and Herb Farm, refreshments noon to 3 pm, information line 410 844 220.
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Union Mis Homestead
Littlestown Pike
Union Mills
Douglas
Rees
Santa Claus
Alloway Creek Gardens
Herb Farm
Call
Holiday plant display at Brookside Gardens conservatories
Visit a free holiday display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Saturday December 8 through Sunday January 14. The north facility features red and white holiday plants while the south showcases blue and gold plants and a miniature train. For details call 301 949 8230.
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Brookside Gardens Conservatories
Wheaton
Wreath Workshop at Brookside Gardens with Stephanie Cherle
Brookside Gardens hosts a wreath making workshop led by Stephanie Cherle in Wheaton. Sessions run 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday December 11, with a $35 fee covering all materials. Registration required. call 301-962-1451 for details.
Montgomery County Master Gardener Training opens 2002
Environmentally minded volunteers invited to apply for the 2002 Montgomery County Master Gardener training. Registration closes Friday Dec 21. Course runs Jan 29 to March 1, with sessions Tue Wed Fri 10 am to 3 pm at the Extension Office in Derwood. Fee 175 dollars includes textbooks. Call 301-590-9638 for details.
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Montgomery County
Muncaster Road
Derwood
Planting spring bulbs late is still fine says expert
Master gardener Rick Masser says it’s not too late to plant spring bulbs and that most authorities allow planting until the ground freezes. He warns of limited late-season bulb stock, advises letting bulbs develop roots before bloom, and suggests proper planting depth and soil preparation with bone meal. For more guidance contact 800-342- a5 or visit the HGIC site.
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Apncumieda
Hgic
Timber stumpage price report supports Maryland Delaware foresters
Maryland forest landowners gain a $34 million annual tool with a quarterly stumpage price report from the Maryland Department of Agriculture and partners. The four region guide helps landowners compare prices, find licensed foresters, and learn harvesting economics, with emphasis on balancing environmental and financial goals.
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Delaware
Tis
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
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Delaware Forest Service
Leonard Wrabel
Mar-Len
Westminster
Robert ‘Traden
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Naturalresources
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Forest
Maryland Agricultural Statistics Service
Agricultural and Community Development Services
Maryland Forestry and Wood Products
Kids Grow Up In Gardens Blossoming With Blooms
Taylor Stout of Texas grows his own vegetables and learns gardening at Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens. His family gardens together teaching responsibility, while 12 year old Brody Hayek and siblings share in planting, weeding, and harvesting.
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Diana Stout
Paul Thornton
Diana Stont
Calendar of Workshops and Tours at Brookside Gardens Wheaton
A diverse set of events at Brookside Gardens and nearby centers includes the Nov 30 Nomander Basket Workshop and Dec 4 2011 trips to Fairmaugat Park. Other offerings cover adult and children's workshops, garden tours, and a Christmas dinner with the Frederick Area Landscape Contractors and Nurserymen Association. Scheduled times span mornings to evenings across multiple venues including Visitors Center Wheaton and National Conservation Training Center Shepherdstown West Virginia.
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Visitors Center
Brookside Ganiions
Wheaton
Chesapeake
Columbus Club
Union Station
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Fairmaugat Park
Brookside Gardens
Frederick Area
Dan Dee Country Inn
Frederick
National Conservation Training Center
Shepherd Gradn Road
Shepherdstown
Wva
Frankside Gardens
Keaton
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Brody Hayek
Brady
Sarah
Imogene Hayek
Brody
Dee
Strawberry Hill Nature Center
Mount Hane Road
Sunnybank Farm Garden Center
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