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SUMMARY:Holly Hills Fall Festival: Workshops\, Volunteer Event\, and Open House
DESCRIPTION:About: Join Howard EcoWorks\, an environmental nonprofit serving Howard County and the surrounding region\, for a family-friendly fall festival at Holly Hills. This free community open house celebrates two years of stewardship at the 16-acre property and offers visitors a chance to explore the site\, learn about environmental conservation\, shop for native plants\, meet local conservation partners\, and participate in hands-on activities.  Holly Hills serves as Howard EcoWorks’ headquarters\, training site\, and home of Seeds of Change Native Plant Nursery. The property is also an important part of our green workforce development efforts\, providing a place where people can gain experience in environmental stewardship and conservation.  Date: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Location: Holly Hills\, 14270 Burntwoods Rd\, Glenwood\, MD 21738 Main Event: https://www.howardecoworks.org/event-details/holly-hills-fall-festival Volunteer Registration: https://www.howardecoworks.org/event-details/volunteer-activities-at-holly-hills-fall-festival  EVENT SCHEDULE 10:00–11:30 AM | Acorn & Nut Collection Volunteer Activity Help collect acorns and other nuts from native trees\, in support of Gather & Grow\, while learning about growing trees from seed. Activity includes air-pruning tables and best practices for producing healthy trees.  10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Biochar Burn Demonstration Participate in a biochar demonstration and learn how biochar can be produced and used in landscapes.   1:00–1:30 PM | Tree Talk Join a tree expert from Davey Tree to explore everything from tree care and maintenance\, pressing issues like oak decline and beech leaf disease\, and the importance of healthy soil for newly planted trees. All questions are welcome from root to crown!  1:30–2:30 PM | Forest & Tree Maintenance Volunteer Activity Put the workshop into practice with hands-on forest and tree care at Holly Hills.   10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Native Plant Sale Shop Seeds of Change Native Plant Nursery’s selection of native perennials\, shrubs\, and trees\, including plants grown from Mid-Atlantic local ecotypes.  10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Open House\, Self-Guided Tours\, & Partners Explore Holly Hills and learn about completed projects\, work currently underway\, and plans for the future. A site map and informational materials will help visitors explore at their own pace. Additionally\, check out tables and information from our visiting partners!  10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Snacks & Birthday Treats Enjoy refreshments and help us celebrate two years at Holly Hills! \n\n\n\nDirections and Parking Entrance to our driveway is at 14270 Burntwoods Rd\, across from Brantly Rd. Please park in the designated area\, the grassy area across from the barn.  Guests are not required to register; however\, registration allows the attendee to add this event to their calendar and receive automatic email reminders. By attending this event\, you agree to our liability and photo release waiver. In summary\, you agree to follow any safety instructions provided by staff members of EcoWorks\, and understand that staff members may be taking photos or videos during this public event.  RSVP for the main event at this link: https://www.howardecoworks.org/event-details/holly-hills-fall-festival  If you would like to participate in the volunteer activites\, register here: https://www.howardecoworks.org/event-details/volunteer-activities-at-holly-hills-fall-festival
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/holly-hills-fall-festival-workshops-volunteer-event-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Holly Hills\, 14270 Burntwoods Rd\, Glenwood\, Maryland\, 21738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Ecoworks":MAILTO:mhemler@howardecoworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Day: STEM Trailblazers: Innovation and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:This fall Baltimore County 4-H is hosting a Homeschool STEM Day on October 15\, 2026 from 1-3 pm. The theme is Honoring Hispanic STEM Pioneers. At this event we will highlight the innovation\, creativity and contributions of these scientists to the greater community. For this fair-style event\, we will highlight each scientist\, share their contributions\, and include a hands-on activity to complement the learning. Activities are geared toward 6- to 18-year-olds\, and families are welcome to "drop in" at any time during the event. There is no fee to attend\, and activities can serve as a starting point for deeper conversations or extension lessons at home.  \n\nThe list of trailblazers we plan to highlight is below:\n\nEllen Ochoa — Engineer and astronaut; the first Hispanic woman in space. Her engineering work included optical systems used in image processing.\nMario Molina — Chemist and Nobel Prize winner whose research helped explain how chlorofluorocarbons damage the ozone layer.\nLuis Walter Alvarez — Physicist and Nobel Prize winner known for major contributions to particle physics and for helping develop the asteroid-impact theory linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs.\nYnes Mexia — Botanist and plant collector who documented thousands of plant specimens across the Americas\, including many previously unknown to science.\nGuillermo González Camarena — Engineer and inventor who developed an early color television transmission system.\nCarlos Juan Finlay — Physician and scientist who helped establish that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever.\nAlbert Báez — Physicist who helped develop important X-ray imaging techniques and advanced the use of X-rays in scientific research.\nAntonia Novello — Physician and public health leader who became the first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General.\nDr. Benigno “Ben” Villalon — Texas A&M plant scientist and pepper breeder known for developing improved chile pepper varieties\, including the TAM Mild Jalapeño\, and for breeding peppers for disease resistance \n\nTo register\, please click https://forms.gle/QbyeGX6GNt786DRo9 to sign up! See you soon!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-stem-day-stem-trailblazers-innovation-and-discovery/
LOCATION:University of MD Extension/Baltimore County 4-H\, 1114 Shawan Road\, Cockeysville\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Food,Hispanic Heritage Month Scientist Spotlights,Life Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Maryland Extension Baltimore City 4-H":MAILTO:alewis17@umd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T161500
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SUMMARY:Mini Gourd Painting
DESCRIPTION:The Mini Gourd Painting program is designed to support science literacy\, vocabulary development\, and observation skills by guiding children through a brief exploration of the gourd's life cycle\, exploring some basic agricultural science. Combining this STEM component with a hands-on art activity reflects best practices in children's programming by engaging multiple learning styles simultaneously\, while also fostering creative expression\, fine motor development\, and a sense of community. This approach aligns with the library's mission to provide programs that are both enriching and accessible\, ensuring that participants leave with a takeaway that is educational\, creative\, and personally meaningful. \n\nSign up at https://www.cecilcountylibrary.org/event/mini-gourd-painting-126988 or call one of our branches to have them sign you up!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/mini-gourd-painting/
LOCATION:Rising Sun  Branch Library\, 111 Colonial Way\, Rising Sun\, MD\, 21911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecil County Public Library":MAILTO:kmclimans@cecilcountylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Storytime: Pumpkins!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive Storytime where preschoolers explore STEAM concepts through fun\, hands-on activities! This month we are going to learn about all about Pumpkins! \n\nVisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-storytime-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Severna Park Branch Library\, 45 W. McKinsey Rd\, Severna Park\, MD\, 21146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Environment,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Wednesday: Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Join the library and Arundel Rivers Federation to get a hands-on demonstration of how we use STEAM to understand our rivers! Participants can test out a dissolved oxygen probe\, a refractometer\, and get a first hand look at a submersible ROV (remote operated vehicle) used for monitoring oyster reefs. \n\nvisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-wednesday-rivers/
LOCATION:Eastport Annapolis  Branch\, 269 Hillsmere Dr\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Earth and Space Science,Environment,STEM
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SUMMARY:Apple Explorers-STEM & Agriculture!
DESCRIPTION:Who's ready for some fall-themed apple science? Join University of MD Extension Educators\, Karen Wood and Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins for this fun hands-on lesson! Youth will explore apples through science\, engineering\, and agriculture.  Participants will identify the parts of an apple\, learn about how apples are grown\, discover how apple grafting is used and build apple-themed structures!\n\nThis program is part of the Ruth Enlow Library's Student Discovery Series. Our volunteer presenters offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for K- 12 students and their families. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit our calendar for upcoming Student Discovery Series events! \n\nRegister on our calendar event page-  https://relib.librarymarket.com/event/student-discovery-series-apple-explorers-stem-agriculture-8772
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/apple-explorers-stem-agriculture/
LOCATION:Friendsville Branch Library\, 947 Community Drive\, Friendsville\, Maryland\, 21531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friendsville Branch":MAILTO:julie@relib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
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SUMMARY:UMD Extension Presents: From Corn to Popcorn
DESCRIPTION:Learn how corn grows. Compare field corn\, sweet corn\, and popcorn. Pop popcorn and discuss the science behind popping. Corn kernel observation and simple experiments. 45 minutes. Hosted by the University of Maryland Extension. \n\nRegister on our website through the events calendar (Cecilton). Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the event. Ages 5-11.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/umd-extension-presents-from-corn-to-popcorn/
LOCATION:Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)\, 215 E Main Street\, Cecilton\, Maryland\, 21913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Energy,Food,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Maryland Extension":MAILTO:gkoerner@cecilcountylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the benefits of winter sowing—a simple\, cost-effective way to start seeds outdoors in colder months. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll create a mini-greenhouse from everyday materials\, learn why winter sowing works\, and choose suitable seeds. \n\nVisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/winter-sowing-workshop/
LOCATION:Deale Library\, 5940 Deale Churchton Rd\, Deale\, MD\, 20751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Environment,STEM
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