Be BayWise with University of Maryland Extension!

Most Maryland residents live within a half-mile of a storm drain, stream or river.  Most of those waterways eventually drain into the Chesapeake Bay.  What we do to maintain our own landscapes can affect the health of our local waterways (drainage ditches, streams, and rivers), the Chesapeake Bay and our environment.  We all need to do our part to take care of our waterways and environment.  By changing a few simple landscape practices, you and your family can help keep Maryland communities healthy.

On Saturday, May 18 at noon, please join the Sheridan Street Community Gardeners for a training on Being BayWise.  Find out how your landscape and gardening habits affect the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay, and examine ways you can help improve the overall health of the Bay.

The 1-hour class will be taught by Edi Butler, Prince George’s County Master Gardener and will be held immediately after the Sheridan Street Community Garden Workday, which runs from 9am-noon.  Both events are free and open to the public.  

Being Baywise will be held at the University of Maryland's Center for Educational Partnership located at 6200 Sheridan St., Riverdale, MD  20737. This class requires a RSVP because there are a limited number of spots.  Please RSVP to Christie Balch at cbalch@umd.edu or at (301) 779-2806 x706.