Environment

Be BayWise with University of Maryland Extension!

• Christie Balch
• May 9, 2013

Find out how your landscape and gardening habits affect the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay, and examine ways you can help improve the overall health of the Bay.

Patch's House & Home

BLOG: Growing Community Gardens Event A Big Hit

• Christie Balch
• Mar 27, 2013

On Saturday, March 23, over 60 gardeners from Prince George’s County and surrounding communities attended the 2nd Annual Growing Community Gardens event.

University of Maryland Extension to Host 2nd Annual “Growing Community Gardens” Event in Prince George’s County (in Riverdale Park-University Park Patch)

• Christie Balch
• Jan 31, 2013

University of Maryland Extension is proud to host “Growing Community Gardens,” the 2nd annual gathering for all Prince George’s County community gardeners.

Farm Management Classes for Women Offered through University of Maryland Extension (in Riverdale Park-University Park Patch)

• Christie Balch
• Dec 12, 2012

The University of Maryland Extension will host Annie’s Project for the Southern Maryland Region during the winter of 2013.

Issues

New Refugee/Asylee/Immigrant Gardening/Farming Project in Prince George's County

• Christie Balch
• Nov 28, 2012

There's a new project starting in Prince George's County - trying to integrate refugee/asylee/immigrant families in the county connected to gardening and farming opportunities.

Environment

UMD Extension Hosting Poultry-Palooza Event on Oct. 20 (in Riverdale Park-University Park Patch)

• Christie Balch
• Sep 24, 2012

Stop by the University of Maryland's Center for Educational Partnership to learn about local food production.

Environment

UMd. Extension Interns Lead Community Rain Barrel Effort

• Christie Balch
• Jul 24, 2012

Two University of Maryland Extension interns are making a real difference in Prince George's County.

Environment

UMd. Extension to Host Rain Barrel Workshop for Prince George’s

• Christie Balch
• Jun 14, 2012

This summer, University of Maryland Extension is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for the residents of Prince George’s County.

Food

UMd. Extension Offers Food Preservation Class

• Christie Balch
• May 10, 2012

Learn USDA-approved canning techniques for tomatoes, fruits, jams, and jellies.

Environment

University of Maryland Extension Starting Rain Barrel Pilot Program

• Christie Balch
• Apr 17, 2012

University of Maryland Extension interns are launching a pilot rain barrel program in Prince George's County.