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Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a talk by Katharine Hayhoe. She discuss how Climate change isn’t just a problem for polar bears or future generations anymore – it’s affecting us here and now. Dr. Hayhoe is Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy, Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law at Texas Tech University. In today's politically charged environment, are we still able to act on climate? In SERC's series final lecture, the speaker will untangle the complex science connecting our…
Find out more »Rockfish Update … What’s The Latest?
Fisherman, outdoor journalist and outfitter Captain Chris Dollar will present an evening talk for anglers, fishermen, boat captains and mates who love any chance to get out on the water and enjoy an exciting chase. This talk marks the return of the John Wright Speaker Series presented by the Severn River Association. Captain Dollar will talk about Rockfish, including the joy in pursuing our state fish and addressing questions about the sustainability of this iconic fishery throughout our Chesapeake Bay. Host…
Find out more »“The Pollinators” Film Discussion
"The Pollinators" is a journey around the United States following migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honeybees as they pollinate the flowers that become the fruits, nuts and vegetables we eat. More about the film. The film is available on DVD & on Kanopy. Kanopy is available for anyone with a Maryland Library Card and can be watch on any device including tv, laptop, desktop, smart phone & tablet. After registration, you will be sent an email with instructions to join the…
Find out more »Wild, Wonderful Wetlands
Smithsonian Associates presents a talk about the value wetlands add to our world in a virtual talk by Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Naturalist and Educator Liana Vitali. She will offer an audio-visual immersion into the marshes, ponds, swamps, and peat bogs of North America to discover just how important these ecosystems are to life on Earth. Through high-quality images and films, she will share how wild and wonderful wetlands can be. Tickets $20 for Smithsonian members; $25 for non-members. Click here…
Find out more »16th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay's Watershed Forum will be held online this year. It is a watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action toward clean water. The forum shares successful tools and techniques, offers lessons and learning fro on-the-ground work, builds capacity of local organizations, fosters partnerships, educates on new initiatives and emerging practices, and offers the opportunity to network and celebrate success. Details to come
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