Extension Offers Farming Course March 5-April 16

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 17, 2009

Coming in March, the Howard County Extension Office will offer its popular short course series, Beginning a Successful Small Farm Operation, Part I. (Part II will take place in Frederick County beginning in April.)

This award-winning program, which is taught nationwide, helps participants gain an understanding of agriculture, gives them the resources to better define their goals, and offers an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.

Class topics include Finding the Perfect Farm Enterprise/Marketing What You Produce, Basics of Soil and Plant Fertility, Review of Pasture Weeds, Cover Crops/Field and Forage Crops on Small Farms, Developing a Pasture System, and Pasture System Management/Hay Evaluation.

Classes will take place on Thursdays, from 7-9 p.m., March 5 through April 16, at the Howard County Extension Office. The address is 3525-L Ellicott Mills Drive in Ellicott City. Registration is free, and the course fills quickly. For more information, call either the Howard County Extension Office at 410-313-2707 or Terry Poole at 301-600-3577.

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Prepare for Mustang Flea Market March 7

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 17, 2009

As spring grows closer, so too does the Mustang Flea Market, scheduled in the Marriotts Ridge High School cafeteria March 7 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Profits from this colossal fundraising effort will help support the vocal and instrumental music programs at the school. Refreshments will be available for purchase; all sales are cash only, and the school requests no early birds. Remember, also, to clean out your basements, garages, attics and closets and save your unwanted items to donate to the school. Volunteers will accept your contributions in the school cafeteria after March 6 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail Kathy Wehr at mustangfleamarket@gmail.com.

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Conservancy Hosts Beekeeping Talk this Saturday

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 12, 2009

The Howard County Conservancy offers Wonder Walks and Wonder Talks on the second Saturday of each month. On Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m., Wayne Esaias of the Howard County Beekeeping Club will present ‘Beekeeping for Honey,’ a lecture about honey bees, native bees, and climate changes. Additionally, bee products will be available for purchase. The Conservancy welcome families at this free event.

Howard County Conservancy resides at Mt. Pleasant Farm, 10520 Old Frederick Road in Woodstock. Call 410-465-8877 or go to www.hcconservancy.org for more information.

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Howard County Conservancy Presents ‘Focusing on Turtles’ Feb. 21

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 12, 2009

The Howard County Conservancy announces a ‘Focusing on Turtles’ slideshow and lecture, presented at 7 p.m. on February 21 by National Geographic photographer George Grall. Enjoy learning about a reptile which is more than 200 million years old, and view some breath-taking close-ups of Maryland turtles, sea turtles, and other species from around the world. The presentation costs $12; children younger than 12 are free. To register, call 410-465-8877 or go to www.hcconservancy.org.

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MRHS Presents ‘Beyond High School: What’s in Your Future?’ Feb. 23

By Cassie Felch
Posted: February 6, 2009

On Feb. 23, Marriotts Ridge High School will host “Beyond High School: What’s in Your Future?” a symposium of information about college and careers after high school. Discussions will begin at 6:30 in the auditorium. For more information, call Student Services at 410-313-5446.

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