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…

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…

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.

Since Phragmites australis began taking over U.S. wetlands in the 1970s, we have learned a lot about the non-native strain of this reed. Both human activities and the underlying biology of Phragmites have set the stage for its explosive invasion. I SERC ecologists Melissa McCormick and Dennis Whigham will delve into the latest science, developed over more than a decade of Phragmites research at SERC. They will also highlight efforts by scientists and local citizens to link the ecology of…

Speaker Valarie Proctor, activist, educator, farmer, member of the Cedarville Band, will discuss the band's work on novel (and very old) stewardship initiatives for those homelands, such as sustainable agriculture. 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 that people work toward conservation and environmental protection. All programs are virtual. Registration fees ($5-15) go to support the Audubon Naturalist Society…

David Pellow, University of California Santa Barbara, 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.…

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), Appalachian Laboratory, presents Watershed Moments: Rob Dunn, NCSU. In a new book, Delicious, Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez argue that deliciousness is an overlooked feature of the story of history of animal evolution and life in general and human evolution and life in particular. In this talk, Dunn shares stories from the book, stories about the pleasures of chimpanzees, the taste of mastodons, the mysteries of avocados and more. In doing so,…

Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 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 to…

Alison Thieme, University of Maryland College Park, presents this talk, "Using NASA Earth Observations and Google Earth Engine to Map Winter Cover Crop Conservation Performance in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed," 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…

Jose Maria Eirin-Lopez, Florida International University and Hollie Putnam, University of Rhode Island, 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…

Celebrate Earth Day with the League of Women Voters of Anne Arundel County with a Climate Change presentation by Annapolis Green president Elvia Thompson. More details and registration information coming soon.

Mark Cochrane, UMCES, Appalachian Laboratory, 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 to…

Doug Levin, Washington College, 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 to register

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