Forestry & Plants – 4-H G.O.E.S

Black Cherry Tree

Black cherries, one of my favorite trees, are in bloom right now. Where I grew up in north-central Pennsylvania and

FINALLY, it looks like the freeze and frost warnings are over and warm weather is here to stay! So it’s

It is not your imagination; this spring has been cooler than average. Our current soil temperature is 47 degrees versus

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April is the best month to see spring wildflowers in Carroll County. One of my favorite spring flowers is Virginia

One of the most visible invasive species right now is garlic mustard. It is all around my tree line. It’s

In 2019, the 4-H GOES Club hosted its first Earth Festival. Participants learned about hummingbirds, bluebirds, amphibians and reptiles, deer

The 4-H GOES Club joined Maryland Department of Natural Resources in removing invasive water chestnuts from the Chesapeake Bay.

The 4-H GOES Club potted tree seedlings for future restoration efforts.

The 4-H GOES Club went for a fall hike in Catoctin Mountain Park.