Continuing Education Event Listing

 Last updated November 25, 2025

MCMG Coordinator Steve Dubik has approved all talks below for Continuing Education credit.

December 6, 10:30 am-noon. Winter Sowing Workshop. Ever wanted to get more native plants in your landscape? Learn the benefits and techniques for winter sowing, and take home sown seeds to add to your garden next year. Baltimore County Agricultural and Farm Park. $14.64. Register

December 6, 12:30-2:30 pm. Microbial Ecology of Soils and What it Means for Our Habitats. Dr. Stephanie Yarwood from the University of Maryland will be speaking on the microbial ecology of soils across many different ecosystems: agricultural, wetland, forest, and urban soils. Brookside Gardens. Free. Register

December 9, 6-7 pm. Turn that Patch Into a Plan. Thinking about transforming your lawn into a native plant garden but not sure where to start? Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) show you how to reimagine your entire yard as a place that truly works for both people and wildlife. You’ll discover practical design strategies, like using paths, destinations, and enclosure, that make outdoor spaces more restorative for humans while supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Wild Ones, online. Free. Register

December 10, 1-4 pm. Welcome to the World of Winter Trees. Ever wanted to know what type of tree you were looking at and despaired because there were no leaves? Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson for a winter stroll at Sugarloaf Mountain. On this walk, we’ll enjoy December along the trail and learn how to approach identifying trees when their branches are mostly bare. Sugar Loaf Mountain, 7901 Comus Rd., Dickerson, MD 20842. $46 (Nature Forward Members $33). Register

December 11, 7-8:30 pm. American Roots: Lessons and Inspiration from the Designers Reimagining Our Home Gardens. Join Teresa Woodard as she delves into the new American design aesthetic that embraces regional cultures, plants, and growing conditions. Enjoy a visual journey of exceptional designers and their home gardens covering all the regions of the country. You’ll discover new design influences and take home innovative design tips and plant suggestions. Brookside Gardens Virtual Classroom, online. FREE. Register