2025 Lecture Schedule

	11 am Mid-Atlantic Fruits and Berries Join edible landscaper, author, and permaculture designer Michael Judd for an engaging exploration of some of the easiest and most rewarding fruits and berries to grow in the Mid-Atlantic region. This presentation will focus on low maintenance, naturally resilient plants that thrive with minimal effort, making them perfect for home gardens and landscapes. Michael will also share simple food forest design techniques to help you create a thriving, productive ecosystem that supports both biodiversity and abundance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced grower, you will gain valuable insights into growing delicious, regenerative food with ease. P.S. Michael will have samples of many of these unique flavors through a collection of jams and Paw Paw ice cream at his table. Speaker: Michael Judd Bio: Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, and For the Love of PawPaws. Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Michael lives and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.
	12 pm Birds support gardens and local ecosystems "Explore how birds support gardens and local ecosystems while introducing birdwatching as a fun and meaningful way to connect with nature. Learn how these feathered friends help maintain balance and engage in ways to spot them in your neighborhood." Graceful Action "Birding from a young age has given me a deep appreciation for the native animals and plants that share our spaces. I love focusing on education and animal ambassador work in central Maryland in my spare time while I pursue my career in a different field. Helping people discover the birds in their own backyards, understand their impact on local ecosystems, and enjoy the rewarding practice of observing the natural world around them is something I enjoy immensely."
	1 pm Chamomile: A Dainty Lil Powerhouse How to Grow and Use Chamomile for Your Family's Health.....The activities and Benefits of the phytochemicals in Chamomile Flowers. Laura Davimes has been a practicing herbalist producing handmade herbal products for 26 years. She received a psychology degree from U of R and was educated at the Dominion Herbal College of BC and also by attending Medicines of the Earth and via correspondence courses with Rosemary Gladstar and Robert Tisserand. After closing her tea shop in Richmond (where she wrote a weekly herbal column for the Times Dispatch), she attempted to run an organic farm growing tea and culinary herbs for 8 years. Laura has been attending the Baltimore Herb Fest for over 15 years.

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