2018 Carroll County Forestry Board Winter Workshop
The 2018 Carroll County Forestry Board Winter Workshop is coming soon! During this workshop, you will learn tips to better manage your property by identifying insects that are beneficial, learning to use pesticides wisely, and heating efficiently with wood and pellets. This year there will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will provide tuition for two MD high school students to attend the Maryland Association of Forestry Board sponsored Natural Resources Careers Camp. You will be able to earn ISA Certified Arborist, MD licenced Tree Expert, SAF, and MD Pesticide Applicator credits as well.

Date: Saturday, January 20th, 2018

Location: VFW Post 465, 519 Poole Rd, Westminster, MD

Time: 8 am-3 pm.

Fee: $50 per individual or $75 per couple (one address)
This includes a morning coffee bar, pastries, lunch, and course materials. For more information, contact Donna Davis at donnal.davis@maryland.gov or 410-848-9290.

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Milkweed

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