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Taking Nature Black Conference
The Taking Nature Black conference is back, "bigger, 'badder,' and bolder than ever," over five days, primarily virtually. The theme is “Call and Response: Elevating our Stories, Naturally!” elevating African-Amerian stories Chautauqua-style with speakers, creators, innovators, scientists, educators, musicians, artists, and entertainers. The stories will cover everything from Climate Change to environmental justice and environmental joy in creative ways. Information
Find out more »Understanding Anthropocene Risk
Pat Keys, Colorado State University, presents this talk as part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) virtual Spring Seminar Series, "The Universe to Unicellular Organisms and Everything In-between." Explore the science of our environment through the lens of scientists leading their field of research. These virtual seminars are free, open to the public and held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays unless otherwise noted. Registration is required to provide you a link to the Zoom webinars. Information and…
Find out more »Ask an EV Owner
Get your questions about driving electric answered by people who know -- experienced EV drivers -- in a fun, informal way, via Zoom. This is an initiative or the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), our local EV drivers' group. Anyone can join in on the first Wednesday of each month at this link: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83125134893? Password: TWVqZnZIR3JZUlpFeDBtWDdTeElidz09
Find out more »Green Drinks Virtual Wine Tasting with Great Frogs
Green Drinks is Back with a Virtual Wine Tasting on March 4 including birds & music! Welcome back Green Drinkers… sort of! We’re coming back virtually with a little interaction. As we sample and savor great wines with our friends at Great Frogs, we'll also enjoy learning some fun facts about our invaluable avian friends while listening to fantastic music! Incredibly, it's been exactly one year today since our last in-person Green Drinks. How the world has changed. But, let's have…
Find out more »Spring into Action – WSA Annual Conference
Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy's 10th annual conference, Spring into Action, will be held virtually over two days. March 5 - 9 am - 1:30 pm March 6 - 9 am - noon Session topics include: Innovative & Equitable Stormwater Design Grant Funding Inventive Community Outreach The State of Anne Arundel County Waterways Invasive Plant Removal Native Plant Solutions Local Government Connections The Keynote Address, Going and Growing in a World of Clouds, will be presented by Dr. Mamie…
Find out more »Spring into Action – WSA Annual Conference
Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy's 10th annual conference, Spring into Action, will be held virtually over two days. March 5 - 9 am - 1:30 pm March 6 - 9 am - noon Session topics include: Innovative & Equitable Stormwater Design Grant Funding Inventive Community Outreach The State of Anne Arundel County Waterways Invasive Plant Removal Native Plant Solutions Local Government Connections The Keynote Address, Going and Growing in a World of Clouds, will be presented by Dr. Mamie…
Find out more »Monarch Butterfly Community Science Project Sampler
The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable and well studied butterflies on the planet. Famous for their seasonal migration, millions of monarchs migrate from the United States and Canada south to California and Mexico for the winter the future of these iconic creatures is in danger. Western monarchs have declined by more than 99 percent since the 1980s. Eastern monarchs have declined by an estimated 80 percent. (National Geographic) There are numerous community science projects that volunteers can do to help…
Find out more »United States and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Johannes Urpelainen, John Hopkins University, presents this talk as part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) virtual Spring Seminar Series, "The Universe to Unicellular Organisms and Everything In-between." Explore the science of our environment through the lens of scientists leading their field of research. These virtual seminars are free, open to the public and held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays unless otherwise noted. Registration is required to provide you a link to the Zoom webinars. Information and…
Find out more »The Wild Turkey in Maryland: History, Biology, and Management
Turkeys in Maryland were once abundant. By the early 1900s they were nearly extirpated, meaning extinct in the state. The restoration of the wild turkey is one of the greatest conservation success stories of all-time. The Maryland Natural History Society presents Bob Long, Wild Turkey and Upland Game Bird Biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, will summarize the dramatic comeback of the species and also discuss the biology and current management of these fascinating birds. Questions: bstrong@maryland.nature.org. Information…
Find out more »Hiking in the Severn River Watershed
The Severn River Association presents a talk by author and musician Jeff Holland about the hikes available in the local area. He will cover what to expect during a forest hike and how to prepare. Information to come soon from the Severn River Association.
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