News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
RIDGELY, MD – Enjoy fall in the garden! Adkins Arboretum will hold its annual Fall Open House and Native Plant Sale Friday through Sunday, September 6–8, 2019 at the Arboretum in Ridgely, Md. The sale will be held at the Visitor’s Center. Fall is the best season for planting, and the Arboretum offers the Chesapeake […]
Continue ReadingIn June, Adkins Arboretum graduated its 2018-2019 class of Maryland Master Naturalist interns. Geared toward the study of the coastal plain, the program provides training for volunteers to learn and share knowledge of the natural world in Maryland and engages citizens as stewards of Maryland’s natural ecosystems and resources through science-based education and volunteer service […]
Continue ReadingPainter, VA – The Eastern Shore Master Gardener (ESVMG) Program is accepting applications for the 2019 Master Gardener training class. The classes will be held in Painter beginning October 2nd and continue every Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. until November 13th, break for the holidays and then resume January 15-February 26. For more […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD, – Learn about myriad types of farming and conservation-minded farm practices when Adkins Arboretum offers a series of local farm tours beginning this spring. Six farms across the Mid-Shore will welcome participants to learn about their products and land management efforts and to engage in a hands-on project to take home. The series […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Known for its gently rolling hills and spectacular wildflower displays, Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. Join Adkins Arboretum on Wed., May 1 on a day trip for an in-depth look […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD, – Adkins Arboretum recently completed several projects at its nursery growing facilities with support from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust (SSHT). The improvements will have a direct and lasting impact on the Arboretum’s Native Plant Propagation Initiative, an ongoing effort to broaden the selection of native plant species available to the horticultural trade. […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Adkins Arboretum, offering the Chesapeake gardener the largest selection of native plants for more than 20 years, announces its Spring Open House & Native Plant Sale weekend, April 26–28, 2019. The sale benefits the Arboretum’s education programs and affords the public an opportunity to learn about the Delmarva’s native plants and their […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD — There’s mystery, beauty and food for thought in Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Adkins Arboretum’s 20th annual Juried Art Show. On view in the Arboretum’s Visitor’s Center through March 30, this exhibit was juried by Julie Wills, Assistant Professor of Studio Art and Interim Director of the Kohl Gallery […]
Continue ReadingThis holiday season the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers everyone the opportunity to give the Gift of Trees, a program where Marylanders purchase native trees for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration or observation. Trees provide ecological, economic and quality of life benefits and services, including enhancing air and water quality, reducing energy […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, DE – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Wetland Monitoring & Assessment Program announced today the release of Delaware’s first wetland-specific plant identification book – The Delaware Wetland Plant Field Guide. This guide will help landowners, practitioners, and scientists identify wetland plants in the landscape with full-color photos, hand drawings, and easy-to-read […]
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