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Together we’ll explore topics such as beginner birding, external anatomy of birds, how to observe birds, and the importance of field marks. We’ll also discuss the use of optics like binoculars and scopes, field guides, and popular birding apps. Bird conservation issues – such as protecting birds and preserving habitat – will be presented and […]
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]
In this class, we will explore the common misconception of wishcycling, the economics that drives recycling choices, and how to avoid traps, greenwashing marketing, and our own misconceptions to recycle with more purpose. Attendees will gain the understanding of how Frederick County operates within the economics of recycling in addition to learning about how to […]
Studies show that what we use to clean our homes is just as important as what we put in and on our bodies. When we use toxic products to clean our homes, they will make their way into our bodies eventually. Indoor air quality can be up to 5 times more polluted than the air […]
