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Nest Boxes at the Outreach Center
Although they look like small bird houses, the 5 little nest boxes on the perimeter of the Arboretum Outreach Center gardens are actually trap nest boxes for the spring queens of hornets and yellowjackets. Research Entomologists Drs.
Cicadas by the Millions
Cicada Damage Protection Signage - "We have installed netting to help protect this tree from periodical cicada damage." Lawnmower? Chainsaw? Incoming biplane? Space Godzilla vs. Mothra? Nope, that’s just the sound of the periodical cicada singing its little heart out.
Walk Maryland Day with a New StoryMap!
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped highlight the importance of walking as a critical aspect of human well-being, not only for transportation and access, but active recreation and exercise.
State Employee Day of Service with the Arboretum!
Did you know that not only is our entire campus a world-renowned arboretum, but that you can also perform your Day of Service with us? On September 11, 2020, Governor Hogan announced that all state employees would be granted administrative leave in order to volunteer.
UMD Community Learning Garden Awarded Funds for Use During COVID-19
The University of Maryland’s Community Learning Garden (CLG) was awarded funds from the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association who have partnered to offer support to established urban agriculture and other urban food-growing programs at public gardens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, $378,000 was awarded to 28 public gardens across the United States to help sustain urban agriculture and community food growing during this challenging time.
Garden Harvest for the Pantry
Spring 2020 hallmarks a decade of harvests from the University of Maryland Community Learning Garden.