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  • TODAY’S MENU: TICK TALK

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    Join us for our next FREE Today's Menu lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, August 19, from 12:00–1:30 PM. This month's topic is Tick Talk—a timely conversation for anyone working outdoors. You'll hear from experts Emily Struckhoff (Penn State Extension) and Anne Marie Roberts (James River Association) about: • The most common ticks in our region • …

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    Free

  • CBLP Level 1 (Hybrid Option)

    CBLP Level 1 (Hybrid Option)
    Virtual/Zoom

    Hybrid Option: August 4th (9 am - 12 pm) Zoom PLUS August 5th (9 am - 12 pm) Zoom PLUS One on-site field day. (9 am - 4 pm) CBLP Level 1 is the foundational training for professionals seeking practical, science-based knowledge in sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. This in-person course focuses on the design, …

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    $475

  • CBLP Level 1 (Hybrid Option)

    CBLP Level 1 (Hybrid Option)
    Virtual/Zoom

    Hybrid Option: August 4th (9 am - 12 pm) Zoom PLUS August 5th (9 am - 12 pm) Zoom PLUS One on-site field day. (9 am - 4 pm) CBLP Level 1 is the foundational training for professionals seeking practical, science-based knowledge in sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. This in-person course focuses on the design, …

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    $475

  • Today’s Menu: Green Infrastructure Maintenance in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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    Thursday, July 9 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is increasingly being used throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and create healthier, more resilient communities. But installing rain gardens, bioretention facilities, bioswales, and conservation landscapes is only the first step—long-term success depends on effective maintenance. Join …

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  • Webinar – Creating and Maintaining a Rainwater Catchment System

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    Learn how to manage stormwater and protect local waterways with rainwater harvesting. Discover system types, sizing, and maintenance tips for homeowners and landscape pros. About the Live Webinar As urbanization intensifies, stormwater challenges are becoming more frequent and severe, increasing the risk of flooding and pollution in local waterways. Collecting and storing rainwater offers a …

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    $10

  • The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden

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    The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research, Mt.. Cuba Center Thursday, April 16 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom lecture (recording available) Explore native plant species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba’s trials that make beautiful and ecologically valuable additions to your garden. …

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    $15.00

  • Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Garden Design

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    Wednesday, April 1 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Drew Asbury, Horticulturist, Brookside Gardens Zoom lecture (recording available)   Discover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden, this talk explores phased planning, habitat-rich garden bed design, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. …

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    $15.00

  • Advanced Stream Repair Series, PennState Extension

    Virtual/Zoom

    Event Details When:March 27 and April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET) Registration deadline:March 27, 2026 11:45 a.m. About The Live Webinar Gain a practical, start-to-finish understanding of modern stream restoration in this comprehensive webinar series. Participants will explore the causes of stream degradation, learn how to assess whether a stream …

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    $10.00

  • Today’s Menu: Designing for Shade, Runoff, and Reality: Native Plants Under Solar Carports

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    Thursday. March 5 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Howard County is piloting native plant landscaping beneath solar carports at the East Columbia Campus to evaluate how native species perform in the unique conditions created by solar infrastructure. The project examines plant survival, growth, and maintenance under variable shade, concentrated runoff at panel drip lines, …

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  • Deicing Salt: The Silent Killer of Urban Trees

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    Deicing salt—most commonly sodium chloride—is essential for winter safety in northern climates, but it can be devastating to urban trees. Each spring, roadside plants often show the effects through leaf discoloration, canopy loss, and decline, especially in dense communities where trees already face limited growing space. Because salt doesn’t break down or disappear, it accumulates …

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