Train-the-Trainer Day: Teaching Tools to Inspire Insect Conservation

Summary: Join us for an in person, interactive, hands-on workshop designed for Maryland Master Gardeners! This train-the-trainer program will provide practical tools, ready-to-use resources, and teaching strategies to confidently engage and empower the public in creating pollinator and beneficial insect-friendly habitats. Participants will build knowledge, practice skills, and leave prepared to inspire meaningful conservation action in our communities.

Key Information:

• Registration/space is limited
• $20.00 per person (online fees included)
• Lunch is provided
• In person event at the Washington County Extension Office in Boonsboro, MD
• Registration deadline: Friday, October 10th, 2025

If you need a reasonable accomodation to participate in this training day, please contact Madeline Potter by email ([email protected]) or phone (301-226-7615) by Friday, Oct. 3rd, 2025.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Info: Check in and fill out a pre-training survey and an optional self identification survey.

Info: An introduction to the what, why, where, and how of beneficial insect outreach. Ready-to-go tools, activities, tips, and tricks for inspiring conservation action through insect stories.

Info: Learn how to create an engaging, successful pollinator event. Explore different ways to teach including talks, garden tours, kids' activities, scavenger hunts and educational displays with partners. Make a bee bundle and get kits and instructions for other hands-on learning activities.

Info: Catered lunch with time to view educational displays and example tabling activities.

Info: Learn how to collect, save, and store a variety of native plant seeds to support biodiversity to use in future plantings.

Info: Six steps for creating a thriving habitat for attracting beneficial insects to your landscape with a focus on easy plants that anyone can add to their home landscape.

Info: Ask any remaining questions and fill out a post-training survey.

Host or Publisher Maddie Potter