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Starting Seeds Indoors

Though it might be too cold to break soil outside, we can always get an early start by starting seeds indoors! Just about any crop can be sprouted inside and transplanted once the weather warms...

Posted: February 15, 2021, 9:08 AM

Cool Season Vegetables

Getting the itch to start gardening this year? Cool season crops are planted in Maryland in early March through mid-May. This article can help you get started with a list of cool season plants and...

Posted: February 1, 2021, 1:05 PM

Seated Self Care Stretches

Try these simple, seated stretches. All you need is a chair!

Follow along with Andrea, our massage therapist, as she shares simple stretches to relieve muscle tension. These stretches can easily be incorporated into your busy schedule! [Video]

Posted: January 28, 2021, 4:49 PM

Women's Center Lactation Room - Spring 2021 Access

For community members working or learning on campus

Moms and parents who are working or learning on campus this spring who need to use the Women's Center lactation room must contact the Women's Center to set up access plans to the space.  While...

Posted: January 21, 2021, 12:24 PM

The Garden Thyme Podcast

Garden Resolutions and Winter Weather Plant Care

The Garden Thyme Podcast, brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension, is a monthly podcast where you can get help getting down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips,...

Posted: January 19, 2021, 8:49 AM

Wellness Wednesday - January 13th!

We still have seats available for our January 13th Wellness Wednesday: Envisioning Wellness in 2021! Create your vision for 2021 - How can we come together and face 2021 with a different...

Posted: January 4, 2021, 2:25 PM

Survey: Resources for Working Parents & Caregivers Website

Please let us know more about your experience!

The Women’s Center is seeking UMBC caregivers’ feedback to help us continue to improve the UMBC caregivers' experiences and connection to resources throughout distance learning and work. We are...

Posted: January 4, 2021, 11:14 AM

New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners

A new year means finding new ways to be healthy whether it’s eating healthier or getting more exercise. Gardening is a great way to do both. Check out these inspiring ways to kick off your...

Posted: January 4, 2021, 11:12 AM

Hot Cocoa, Bugs and Forests

Now is the time of year where we sit down with a hot cup of cocoa. Check out this fun article about what cocoa is, how it is produced and how partnering with nature helps its reproduction. ☕️

Posted: December 21, 2020, 12:20 PM

To Our LGBTQIA+ and Muslim Identified Community Members

We see you. We hear you. We value you.

Recently, our UMBC community has been made aware of divisive language shared on social media pages that has negatively impacted members of our community, specifically members of the LGBTQIA+ and...

Posted: December 18, 2020, 4:45 PM