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ARBORETUM TO OFFER PLANT PEST IDENTIFICATION TRAINING</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:navy"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fcfbf9"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Join the front line of
defense against new pests and plant diseases when Adkins Arboretum offers First
Detector Training for Insect and Disease Pests of Plants on Wed., May 9 at 1
p.m.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fcfbf9"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">The Arboretum is part of
the Sentinel Plant Network, an association of botanical gardens that is on the
lookout for emerald ash borer, Asian longhorn, beetle, sudden oak death and
other pests and diseases that threaten forest health. This workshop will offer
training for volunteers who can help spot potential problems, collect samples,
and submit them to insect and disease specialists in Maryland.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fcfbf9"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">In this two-hour
workshop, Adkins Arboretum science advisor Dr. Sylvan Kaufman and educator
Jenny Houghton will introduce participants to the Sentinel Plant Network. Dr.
Karen Rane, director of the University of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Lab, and
Dr. Dave Clement, plant pathologist for University of Maryland Extension, will
teach plant and pest identification indoors and on an outdoor walk, weather
permitting. Training will also cover how to collect and submit samples.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#fcfbf9"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">This program is free.
Advance registration is required at </span><a href="http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">www.adkinsarboretum.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""> or by calling <a href="tel:410-634-2847%2C%20ext.%200" value="+14106342847" target="_blank">410-634-2847, ext. 0</a>.</span></p>



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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Adkins Arboretum is a
400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in
Caroline County. Open year round, the Arboretum offers educational programs for
all ages about nature and gardening. Through its </span></i><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Campaign to Build a Green Legacy</span></b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">, the Arboretum will build a new LEED-certified Arboretum
Center and entranceway to broaden educational offerings and research
initiatives promoting best practices in conservation and land stewardship. For
additional information about Arboretum programs, visit </span></i><a href="http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/" title="blocked::http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">www.adkinsarboretum.org</span></i></a><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""> or call <a href="tel:410-634-2847%2C%20ext.%200" value="+14106342847" target="_blank">410-634-2847, ext. 0</a>.</span></i></p>



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