The How-Tos of Pruning Woody Plants

An Outdoor Learning Activity

Leaders: Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins, UME, and Liz McDowell, MNPS

Join University of Maryland Extension and Maryland Native Plant Society for an introduction to the basic skills and information needed for pruning in your home landscape. Learn why, when, and how to complete simple pruning to encourage plant health and prevent disease during a digital presentation. This will be followed by a live-demonstration of how to make clean cuts using sharp pruning equipment. After a short break, participants will move outside to take a closer look at a variety of native shrubs and trees; identify exactly where to prune them; and discover why native woodies are so important for regional biodiversity.

This program is free and open to the public (no registration). Participants should bring a water bottle, insect/tick spray, and sunscreen. This activity will be held rain or shine. 

Directions: From I-68 take exit 22 and follow signs for New Germany State Park. Turn left into the park onto McAndrews Hill Road. The program will be begin at the Tall Oaks Pavilion (first structure on the left after entering the park). There is parking in a lot off of McAndrews Hill Road (2nd left after entering the park) as well as diagonal parking along McAndrews Hill Road. 

No registration.