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Garden Round Table Movie Discussion: Organic Gardening
Presented by the Anne Arundel County Library, and hosted by the Deale Library, this class includes watching the films beforehand, then joining in on a virtual group discussion about organic gardening practices. Films: In Organic We Trust (Available on Kanopy) A journey to answer the essential questions about organic: What exactly is certified organic? Is it better for us, or just marketing hype? Is organic the key to transforming our food system? The Organic Life (Available on Kanopy) Following a…
Find out more »Watershed Moments: Chesapeake DolphinWatch, Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Helen Bailey will present an engaging talk on the DolphinWatch project. This event is part of the Appalachian Laboratory’s Watershed Moments Community Learning Series. Registration for the event is required. Once registered, attendees will receive Zoom access information via email. Information and to register
Find out more »Gardening in Containers and Bay Wise Gardening
Join Master Gardeners Sophie and Elaine virtually on Zoom to learn clever ways to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in a small space and tips on how to be a friend to the Chesapeake Bay in your own backyard. Hosted by the Severn Library. Registration for this event will be open from May 1, 2021 at 7am to May 15, 2021 at 10am. Information
Find out more »Presentations on Pollinators
Severn River Association presents a discussion on pollinators as part of its John Wright Speaker Series. Details to come. Save the date!
Find out more »New Ground Cover Plants
Why are ground cover plants trending? Discuss how difficult soil conditions, bare spots and shady areas can be made beautiful with some of the newest plants on the market. Information
Find out more »World Bee Day
World Bee Day raises awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping and informs the public of major beekeeping events around the world. Information
Find out more »Conservation Café: Cooling Our Cities with Cool Green Roofs
The virtual evening with William Pegues will explore the environmental benefits of vegetated “green” roofs including: How putting vegetation on a roof can address several climate crisis impacts Local examples of successful green roofs Small scale applications many can do Groceries on the roof How to advocate for these in your community Expand your horizons with the Audubon Naturalist Society's monthly Conservation Café series with speakers who will discuss science, nature, policy, journalism, art, spirituality, justice, and more -- all ways…
Find out more »Swim & Paddle For the South River
Swim & Paddle the South River is a non-competitive five-mile course designed for participants to complete solo or with teammates. Swim relay pods take turns swimming and paddling on a SUP or swimming with a buddy and a dedicated paddler the entire time. Solo swimmers may bring a dedicated support paddler or be paired with one. If swimming isn’t your thing, enjoy the shores of the South River from your own small craft or provided one. The mission is to…
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Plant Combinations
Homestead Gardens presents Gardening with Kathy: Plant Combinations Kathy Jentz, Editor, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine, will explore playing with color, form, and texture in the perennial/shrub border. This image-heavy talk includes the tried-and-true proven combinations as well as some daring new mixes to experiment with in your own home garden. Information
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