Activities and Education for Kids at University of Maryland, Agriculture Research Center, Clarksville, Sat Oct 10th, 2009

University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (AGNR) Open House this Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 10:00 am. – 3:00 p.m., at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center – Clarksville Facility at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, in Howard County, Maryland. It’s FREE and open to the public.

Bring your family and friends and come to the Open House at the farm and learn how Academic, Research, and Extension programs benefit you. See the horses, cows, calves, and turtles . . . watch the insect races and beautiful butterflies . . . take a hay wagon farm tour . . . visit the educational and interactive displays and exhibits on everything from nutrition to rural enterprise development. . . participate in the numerous hands-on activities . . . talk with an AGNR recruiter . . . and get your plant questions answered by a Master Gardener!

From toddler to teenager, kindergarten student to college student, city dweller to farmer – there is something for everyone to see and do at the AGNR Open House. Visit http://WWW.AGNROPENHOUSE.UMD.EDU or call 301-596-9330 for more information.