Happy Pollinator Week! This week marks National Pollinator Week as we celebrate and spread awareness of these important insects and their roles in the environment and food production. According to Pollinator.org, at least 75 percent of flowering plants require the
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COOPERATOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2020 IN PICTURES
BY WADE HAMPTON & HARRISON PALMER 2020 has been a difficult year and has slowed down many aspects of our lives, but the conservation business has never been busier at the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District. This year—which is also
TOYS FOR TOTS UPDATE (2020)
BY DONNELL RICHARDSON For the eighth year, PGSCD was proud to participate in the local Toys for Tots Drive! Run nationwide by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots has been bringing joy to children and their families
Urban Agricultural Conservation Program Update for 2020
BY KIM RUSH LYNCH In 2020, the Urban Agricultural Conservation (UAC) program continued to support and connect with aspiring, new, and current urban farmers in Prince George’s County. While the pandemic brought new opportunities for urban farmers to spend more
Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night: Wildlife Management (May 18, 2021)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH! University of Maryland Extension’s Jonathan Kays and Luke Macaulay present “Controlling Furry Pests in the Landscape and Nursery.” Landowners and farmers are challenged with managing problem wildlife species. Vertebrate species such as deer, voles, groundhogs and
Indoor Sowing – Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farming Workshop (Jan. 30, 2021)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Starting plants from seeds is certainly a rewarding experience, and it can also be tons of fun! In this program, we will explore a variety of seed-sowing techniques to help you get a jumpstart on your
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Win Local Envirothon Competition
The District partnered with the William S. Schmidt Outdoor Education Center to host the first virtual Envirothon Competition in Prince George’s County! UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Today the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD) announced that Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Prince George’s Soil Conservation District Receives Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Today the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD) announced it was awarded an urban agriculture conservation grant through a partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural
Prince George’s County Free Tree Giveaway
Click here to register! We are proud to partner with the Prince George’s County Forestry Board in a free tree giveaway! We will be giving away two willow oaks per family in 1-2’ tall seedlings. The willow oak is the
PGSCD Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
PRINCE GEORGE’S SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S POLICY ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (District) Board of Supervisors formally denounces racism and discrimination in any form. The District is committed to gaining awareness and understanding of issues