Visit the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park on Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2025, at the University of Maryland Extension Office in Derwood, MD, to learn about trees, nature, and vegetables. Master Gardener volunteers will lead three workshops open to all youth grades K-8. These talks, demonstrations, and activities can help Scouts complete Scout Badge requirements.

Workshop 1: Discover Trees! 9AM to 11:30AM

Grades 5-8
Explore what role trees play in the ecosystem and why natives are important.
Learn the connection between trees and humans.
Study tree anatomy, and learn to distinguish some differences between them.

Workshop 2: Discover Nature! 11AM to 12 NOON

Grades K-1
Learn how to prepare for, explore, and protect nature.
Read about examples of resourcefulness and practice repurposing with a craft.

Workshop 3: Discover Vegetables! 1PM to 3PM

Grades 4-5
Learn the essentials of gardening and garden design, and then plant your own.
See different types of plants, how, when, and where they grow best.
Examine the effects of sun, water, and soil types on plant growth.

The workshops will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Attendees must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not need a ticket to be present.

REFUNDS: You may request a refund via Eventbrite up to 3 days before 12am Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. This means that refund requests must be submitted to Eventbrite before 12am Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. You will be refunded $10 minus Eventbrite fees.

Questions: Please email mgmont@umd.edu

If you need any accommodations to participate in this program or event please contact Steve Dubik, sdubik@umd.edu at least 7 days prior to the event.

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.

Youth Workshops: Discover Trees, Discover Nature, and Discover Vegetables