REC Trek: Wye Research and Education Center (Eastern Shore)

Join us for our inaugural "REC Trek" to the Wye Research and Education Center on Maryland's Eastern Shore -- an opportunity to get off campus and see AGNR research in action.

What is a REC Trek?

Think of it as a good old fashioned field trip for our Undergraduates to one of AGNR's Research and Education Centers (RECs) where you can learn about the center, why it matters, and learn about the research happening on site straight from our researchers! 

Transportation is provided at no cost, but space is limited. Register on Handshake at the link below. 

What kind of topics will this REC Trek cover?

The REC Trek to the WyeREC will give you an opportunity to learn about the history and purpose of this unique site and the scope of the research happening at the facility. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of researchers including specialists focusing on horticulture, water, wildlife, and even weeds.  

Our aim is show you things we can't easily bring to you on campus so expect a mix of demonstrations, seeing research in progress, and possibly a short presentation.

When is this happening?

Thursday, March 26th. Participants will meet at Symons Hall at 11:15am to load vans and hit the road. The Wye is a little over an hour from campus so we plan to arrive no later than 12:30. We will depart the Wye at 4pm to arrive back to campus between 5/5:30 pm. 

Excused absence letters will not be offered. Students with class conflicts should speak to their professors directly if they have questions. 

What else should I know?

Space is limited. Once the vans are full, any additional registrants will get added to a waitlist and be notified if a spot opens up. Due to the limited space and our expected high demands, we will be enforcing a "no show" policy. See the event information on Handshake for more details. 

Additionally, lunch will not be provided, so we recommend students either plan to eat before meeting the group at 11:15 am and/or packing a lunch. We will have some light snacks in the van, but feel free to bring your own food. 

Can't make it this time?

That's ok! If there's enough demand, we are hoping to continue this program at least once a year if not once a semester to feature the other AGNR RECs. 

In the meantime learn more about them at https://agnr.umd.edu/research/research-and-education-centers-locations/ and follow the research happening at them at https://www.instagram.com/umd_agnr_research

If you have further questions, please reach out to April Brohawn (abrohawn@umd.edu) or Casey Miller (caseymil@umd.edu). 

READY TO REGISTER? 

Click here to go to the registration page in Handshake

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