World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day 2024 to Focus on Insects
View Event Details for World Migratory Bird DayWorld Migratory Bird Day
Join us on May 11th from 9am-10am at Lot 2A behind Oakland Hall as we explore campus creek and contribute to a global citizen science event! We have extra binoculars if you need some! This bird walk will be lowkey and is meant as an opportunity to de-stress before finals.
View Event Details for World Migratory Bird DayWeed Warriors on Campus
Weed Warriors on Campus is a volunteer event for UMD students, faculty, staff, and community members that hosts educational invasive species removal events. We meet on Saturday mornings when the spring and fall semesters are in session, weather permitting. During cold months, please wear appropriate warm outdoor clothing. During hot months, please wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and bring water to drink. Hats are always a good idea.
But Wye? The Wye Oak's Legacy on Campus
Nestled in the Eastern Shore town of Wye Mills, Maryland is the memorial and resting place of “Maryland’s oldest citizen,” a 460-year-old White Oak (Quercus alba) famously known as the Wye Oak. The history of this remarkable tree lives on here in College Park as well. Beyond the approximate 16,850 woody specimens we care for on campus, our arboretum inventory holds 16 county champions, 40 dedicated trees, and various USDA Germplasm species brought back from national and global expeditions. We are always welcoming of significant plant material to expand our diverse teaching collection and this year we are grateful to receive 10 seedlings of the famed Wye Oak from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
10am - 11am
Alpha Phi Omega Pledge Service Event
Members of the APO Pledge class will help cultivate our living campus, but all are welcome to join. Tools and gloves are provided and volunteers should wear close-toed shoes. Volunteer tasks include weeding, planting, pruning, and mulching.
View Event Details for Alpha Phi Omega Pledge Service Event10am - 12pm
Weed Warrior Service Event
Members of the University's Tau Beta Pi fraternity will help cultivate our living campus, but all are welcome to join. Tools and gloves are provided and volunteers should wear close-toed shoes. Volunteer tasks include weeding, planting, pruning, and mulching.
View Event Details for Weed Warrior Service Event10am - 12pm
Tau Beta Pi Service Event
Members of the University's Tau Beta Pi fraternity will help cultivate our living campus, but all are welcome to join. Tools and gloves are provided and volunteers should wear close-toed shoes. Volunteer tasks include weeding, planting, pruning, and mulching.
View Event Details for Tau Beta Pi Service EventPlant ID Quizes
Want to test your plant knowledge here on campus? Challenge your department or student club to a plant ID quiz!
Succulent Propagation & Care
Did you receive a succulent plant from the Mental Health Coalition? Congrats on your new baby plant ~ here is how to care for it:
First, succulents are designed to store water, so don't water them until the soil dries out. Depending on where you have it, this could be once and week or even once every two weeks. Make sure you have a pot that has drainage holes in it so the soil doesn't stay wet. Succulents don't like "wet feet". Put it by a sunny window and that's it! That's all you have to do.