Train-the-Trainer Day: Teaching Tools to Inspire Insect Conservation
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Train-the-Trainer Day: Teaching Tools to Inspire Insect Conservation

By Maddie Potter

Hands-on train-the-trainer workshop for Maryland Master Gardeners to teach, engage & inspire pollinator-friendly conservation action.

Date and time

Location

7303 Sharpsburg Pike

7303 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713

Agenda

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Check-in and Welcome

Check in and fill out a pre-training survey and an optional self identification survey.

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

Inspiring Beneficial Insect Conservation: Telling Science-Based Insect Stories

Madeline E. Potter

An introduction to the what, why, where, and how of beneficial insect outreach. Ready-to-go tools, activities, tips, and tricks for inspiring conservation action through insect stories.

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Creating a Pollinator Event and Learning Activities

Annette E. Cormany

Annie Lemarie

Learn how to create an engaging, successful pollinator event. Explore different ways to teach including talks, garden tours, kids' activities, scavenger hunts and educational displays with partners....

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Catered lunch with time to view educational displays and example tabling activities.

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Native Seed Stewards: Collect, Save, Restore

Sarah D. Llewellyn

Learn how to collect, save, and store a variety of native plant seeds to support biodiversity to use in future plantings.

1:40 PM - 2:20 PM

Habitat Haven: More than Milkweed and Monarchs

Ashley D. Bachtel-Bodkins

Six steps for creating a thriving habitat for attracting beneficial insects to your landscape with a focus on easy plants that anyone can add to their home landscape.

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM

Final Q&A and Exit Survey

Ask any remaining questions and fill out a post-training survey.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 13 days before event

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 13 days before event

About this event

Summary: Join us for an in person, interactive, hands-on workshop designed for Maryland Master Gardeners! This train-the-trainer program will provide practical tools, ready-to-use resources, and teaching strategies to confidently engage and empower the public in creating pollinator and beneficial insect-friendly habitats. Participants will build knowledge, practice skills, and leave prepared to inspire meaningful conservation action in our communities.

Key Information:

  • Registration/space is limited
  • $20.00 per person (online fees included)
  • Lunch is provided
  • In person event at the Washington County Extension Office in Boonsboro, MD
  • Registration deadline: Friday, October 10th, 2025

If you need a reasonable accomodation to participate in this training day, please contact Madeline Potter by email (mpotter@umd.edu) or phone (301-226-7615) by Friday, Oct. 3rd, 2025.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

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Maddie Potter

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Oct 23 · 10:30 AM EDT