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Prince George's County
June 2015
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We are sorry to announce the resignation of
Laura Manzi
, our wonderful 4-H Educator. During her almost 2 years here, Laura restarted the Adventures in Science program on the UMD campus, started an Ag science program at Gwynn Park High school and worked with many volunteers and educators throughout the county to reach new youth with science based 4-H programs.
Laura has moved to Connecticut where she will be getting married to Justin Smith. We wish them both all the best.
We are pleased to welcome
Kim Rush Lynch as our new Ag Marketing Specialist. Kim has been working part time with us since last summer. We know she will continue to do great things to promote our farms, farmers markets and agricultural community.
Hope everyone is thinking LOCAL right now. There are great veggies, meats, eggs, honey, fruits, wine and baked foods being sold throughout the county, and much more! Please mark your calendars for the 2015 Buy Local Challenge which runs July 18-26. Several of our county's farmers markets will sponsor activities. More on that next month!
Capitol Area Extension Director
University of MD Extension
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Upcoming Events
- Community Garden Work Day: June 20th, 2015 at Sheridan Street and Field of Greens Community Gardens. All are welcome as we water, weed, plant trees, and harvest fresh produce. Contact Michelle Nelson at [email protected] or at 301-779-2806 x706 for more information.
- Farmers Market season is here so be sure to check out the 2015 on-line directory of local Prince George's County farmers markets. The Buy Local Challenge is coming up next month and several markets will host special activities.
- SAVE THE DATE: Plan to bring the family to the Maryland State Fair ! Happening August 28th - September 5th, 2015 at the Timonium Fairgrounds located at 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland.
- SAVE THE DATE: Prince George's County Fair, September 10th to September 13th, 2015 at the Rosecroft Raceway located at 6336 Rosecroft Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Visit the County fair website for more information!
- SAVE THE DATE: 2015 Crop Hop is October 10th, 2015, The 2015 Crop Hop cycling tour, co-hosted by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation and the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, is set to kick off from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Anne Arundel County! As always, early registration comes with a local lunch, snacks and a commemorative t-shirt. We'll have routes and farms listed by late spring, and registration will be open soon. Watch the Facebook page for updates and announcements at The Crop Hop!
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4-H Camp Registration is Still Open!
We still have spaces available for 4-H Camp! Come to camp with 4-H this summer and make memories to last a lifetime! We are offering two weeks of camp at the Patuxent River 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro.
Explore nature and the outdoors! Have fun at Camp Outside the Box, our residential camp from July 6-10. A full day of activities, great meals and evening fun will include archery, nature hikes, arts & crafts, teambuilding, low ropes course, campfires, s'mores and more!
Cabin space is limited, so register now! If you aren't ready for sleepaway camp, join us for Infinity and Beyond Day Camp, July 20-24. You also have the option for a one night sleepover adventure, July 23-24, as part of this camp! Infinity and Beyond Camp is filled with fast moving days that are shaped by adventures that are out of this world!
We will have fun environmental activities, creative games, fantastic crafts and s'more fun! Coming to camp means making new friends and learning new skills. We hope to see you there! Please visit our website for registration information.
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Did You Know....?
Do you know the 4-H pledge ..... "I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world."
Did you know you don't have to cry when cutting onions . . . To prevent your eyes watering while chopping onions, wipe the chopping board with white vinegar (which won't affect the taste of the onions).
Did you know businesses must have point-of-sale signage when advertising local... Since 2010, businesses that advertise raw meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, shellfish and processed dairy products as local or being locally grown, regionally grown or produced, or otherwise represented as having originated close by, must have point-of-sale signage indicating the state of its origin. Click here for more information.
Recipe Spotlight: Fruit and Spring Greens Salad
 Spring is a great time to get excited for fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables! In the spring, leafy greens and strawberries are in season and you will find that they taste the best and are lower in cost at the grocery store.
Get this tasty, seasonal salad recipe here!
Did you know... Home Gardening is beneficial to the environment. Check out this monthly tidbit from the Prince George's County Department of the Environment about Home Gardening.
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County Fair Finds A New Home
The Prince George's County Fair will be held in a new location this year! The fair will be held at Rosecroft Raceway located at 6336 Rosecroft Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744 from September 10th to September 13th, 2015. Visit the Prince George's County Fair Website for more information!
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Volunteer at The Gardens!
We are looking for ongoing volunteers interested in helping with various projects located at:
Sheridan Street and Field of Greens Community Gardens
Center for Educational Partnership, 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, Maryland 20737
Community Service Hours will be granted to middle and high school students who attend.
For more information contact:
Michelle Nelson at
[email protected]
Betti Gregus at
[email protected]
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Maryland 4-H Day at Orioles Stadium!
Purchase tickets
here!
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This newsletter is brought to you by University of Maryland Extension,
Prince George's County. University of Maryland Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state, and local governments. Our mission is to support Maryland's agricultural industry; protect its valuable natural resources; enhance the well-being of families and individuals, both young and old; and foster the development of strong, stable communities. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
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