Kent County MD 4-H Youth Development

10/14/2026

Lambert Wickes 4-H Service Project to Begin 10/24! Mark your calendars for Saturday October 24th, 2026, 11:00 am, at the memorial on Eastern Neck Island, National Wildlife Refuge.
Do you know your Kent County history and who is Lambert Wickes? You will learn more as we begin our service project in conjunction with Friends of Eastern Neck, UME Master Gardeners and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We will help maintain the Lambert Wickes and Wickstead Memorial and Historic Sign 3 times per year, (approximately April, June and September).
We start Saturday October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am. Here is what you need to know:
1. Tasks to do on 10/24: (All materials will be provided, just need your energy and time)
Plant 2 Winterberry shrubs in the square around the memorial
Water the shrubs
W**d the area around the memorial
Refresh the oyster shells around the memorial
Clean the granite and bricks with soft brushes
Trim the limbs around the grey historical marker
Note: Mowing the area is taken care of by the Refuge.
2. The Friends of Eastern Neck Island (FOENI) are having a trash pick-up on 10/24 as well. 4-H members and families are invited to participate starting at 9:00 am if you would like to add to your service hours.
Registration link to help:

Wear clothes appropriate for the weather. Bring water, gloves (if you want your own), bug repellent and sunscreen as needed. All other supplies will be provided by the 4-H Office. Families will need to complete the USFWS volunteer form as well. Note: There is a picnic table at the site and in other....

07/31/2026

Register Now! "Identifying & Managing Invasive Plants in Your Woodland" workshop
August 20, 2026, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD

Join University of Maryland Extension on the Eastern Shore for our Identifying & Managing Invasive Plants in Your Woodland session to spot and learn about pesky invasive plants and vines out in the field and how to manage them! We will be hosting a hands-on session where you'll learn how to identify invasive plants both in the classroom and the field. This session will also cover the most effective ways to control the growth of these invasives in hopes to promote native plant communities in your woodland. It's a great chance to sharpen your skills, spend time outdoors, and create real change in your own forest! As a bonus you will leave with your own copy of Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas Field Guide for you to use on your own! Whether you're a beginner or just curious, this practical experience is both fun and informative. Don't miss out on getting your hands dirty and your eyes trained!

This event has been approved for the following credits:
Society of American Foresters: Cat 1: 3 CEUs
Licensed Tree Experts: 4 CEUs

Where: Wye Research & Education Center in Queenstown, MD

When: August 20th from 12:30pm to 4:30 PM. Register by clicking here or going to https://go.umd.edu/ID-Workshop . Registration is required to attend the event. Please reach out to Nicole Zimmerman at [email protected] or (301) 226-7566 for more information.

07/14/2026

Kent County Fair Updated Kent County Fair Schedule, starts tomorrow, July 15th! See you there :)

05/19/2026

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology is currently seeking a new executive director. The Center’s leader plays a critical role in advancing the Center’s mission to promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture, forestry and oyster aquaculture through research, outreach and collaboration.

The new executive director will join the Center at an exciting time. Building on our 25-year legacy of successful research, outreach and collaborative efforts, the Center is well-positioned to increase the impact of our efforts. We seek a visionary leader who has a unique ability to expand our growth, collaborative partnerships and visibility.

We ask that you help us with this search by sharing the opportunity with your networks and individuals who may be a good match.

The full job description and application details are available here.
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/job/Senior-Principal-Faculty-Specialist-OR-Associate-Professor-Professor-OR-Senior-Principal-Agent-AND-Hughes-Center-Director_JR104094

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or at 410-822-6202.

Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology
410-827-6202
[email protected]
Website: go.umd.edu/HughesCenter

05/06/2026

Join us for our next 4-H indoor project workshop, Leaf Collecting at Tideland Gardens! 🌱🌿🍂🍁
The workshop is open to all 4-H aged youth, you do not need to be a member to participate!
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring something to carry your leaves in. A notebook and pen/ pencil are also needed.
Please RSVP by 3/17: [https://forms.gle/Cr8Ey7kdM88dWb5X7](https://forms.gle/Cr8Ey7kdM88dWb5X7...)