Category: Community Science

Meadows Matter: A Nature Walk about Habitat, Pollinators, and Beneficial Insects in our Ecosystems

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On September 13, 2025, we explored the meadow habitat at Gatewood Preserve in Calvert County! We were fortunate to have as our primary leader Maddie Potter – Faculty Specialist in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management, University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center. We started with a brief talk from Maddie about the vital connections between […] Continue reading "Meadows Matter: A Nature Walk about Habitat, Pollinators, and Beneficial Insects in our Ecosystems"

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Webinars

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Can Nature Help Stop the Spread of Spotted Lanternflies (SLF)? “The spotted lanternfly, first detected in the U.S. in 2014, is an invasive insect that threatens vineyards, ornamentals and forestry. When they munch on tree bark from a specific species called the tree of heaven, they become toxic too, by sequestering the bitter-tasting compounds from the tree […] Continue reading "Spotted Lanternfly Research and Webinars"