Cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington, D.C. are full of asphalt parking lots, roads, and brick buildings whose hard, dark surfaces absorb the sun’s heat. With trapped heat and less trees and green spaces, these cities get hot. Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Dr. Jeremy Hoffman, Chief Scientist of the Science Museum of Virginia, as he discusses his research on the urban heat island effect and recommendations on how policymakers can both improve the health of city residents while…

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series A discussion of the key lessons the speaker has learned from his 50 years of experience with the Bay as a journalist “Save the Bay” a discussion on everything from invasive species to better comprehending what the ‘pristine’ bay was and wasn’t What if knowledge no longer equals power, a distinct possibility in the case of climate inaction despite an immense amount of data Presenter: Tom Horton | Award-winning Author, Journalist, and Bay educator…

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Covers the history of lighthouses from the Ancient Egypt to modern automated beacons Illustrate their construction, technological development and cultural significance Examples include many Chesapeake Bay lighthouses as well as Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark Presenter: Ralph Eshelman | Historian and Author of several successful National Historic Landmark Nominations Information

When it comes to cleaning up Chesapeake Bay, restoring streams has become an increasingly popular solution. But not all restorations work alike. SERC nutrient ecologist Tom Jordan will reveal where restorations are doing best, and what his team has learned from SERC's own stream restoration on Muddy Creek. The talk will be held in the Schmidt Conference Center. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Details | Information about all the lectures in the series

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series Examine the powerful effect of the local Chesapeake Bay food economy and the value of building a local food system Practical advice for adopting a locavore diet, from shopping at your local farmer’s market to joining a community supported agriculture share. Recipes for those curious about how they can make their own more environmentally conscious food choices Presenter: Renee Catacalos | Author and board member for multiple sustainable agriculture non-profits Information

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series An honest look at the current state of the Chesapeake Bay Examine how the Chesapeake Bay reached its current status and the results if we stay on our present course Understand the influence we can make to take on what has been described as the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced Presenter: Paul Kazyak | Scientist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University Information

Invasive species have been crossing to new shores in the hulls of ships, unseen, for centuries. But in the late 20th century, scientists and managers began discovering more of them inside the ballast water ships carry for balance. In this talk, SERC marine biologist Greg Ruiz will highlight some of the latest efforts to track and clean up ships' ballast water and prevent future invasions. The talk will be held in the Schmidt Conference Center. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Details | Information about…