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January 2023
Birds of the Severn and Beyond
The Severn River Association presents Birds of the Severn and Beyond as its January edition of the John Wright Speaker Series. The free presentation will be in person and live streamed. Registration is required. Join Jack Turner (aka Jack Wildlife) of the Severn River Association to explore the stunning diversity of our local feathered friends, find out how you can help birds in the Severn, and learn about their fascinating behaviors and habits. The presentation will cover bird basics, birding ethics,…
Find out more »February 2023
Recycle More, Recycle Often, Recycle Right.
As part of the John Wright Speaker Series, the Severn River Association presents a talk by Jeff Brown, Anne Arundel County Recycling Specialist. This presentation is an overview of the County's entire Waste Management Program which includes everything from Recycling to Landfill operations. The focus will be on the curbside recycling program, what to recycle in the yellow carts and what not to. There will be time for Q&A. Jeff has 10 years of experience in the field of Waste…
Find out more »April 2023
Fishing on the Severn
Severn River Association presents Shawn Kimbro, angler, environmentalist, author, in this installment of the John Wright Speaker Series. Sometimes the best fishing spots are the ones closest to home. Shawn will explain some of his proven techniques for catching species like perch, pickerel, bluefish, and rockfish in the Severn River. He’ll also provide some advice about how to keep our fisheries healthy so they can be enjoyed by future generations. Shawn Kimbro is a life-long angler and the author of…
Find out more »June 2023
John Wright Speaker Series: Marisa Olszewski (MDLCV)
The Severn River Association presents a talk by Marisa Olszewski, Environmental Policy Manager at the Maryland League of Conservation Voters. She will talk about environmental bills that passed in the General Assembly this spring and others in the pipeline as well as best practices for land and water around our Severn River. About the Speaker: Marisa Olszewski joined Maryland LCV in 2022 to lend her experience to the advancement of positive environmental policies, regulations, and proposed legislation. Marisa’s experience in…
Find out more »November 2023
John Wright Speaker Series
Gardening for Wildlife Senses with Nancy Lawson Don't forget to register for our next speaker event. Click here to register Cafe Mezzanotte, Severna Park Virtual: via Zoom (link will be emailed) Presentation: Our outdoor surroundings are vibrant realms, places where many languages are spoken, sometimes in sensory alphabets we’ve only just begun to decipher. Much has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals perceive the world around them? What do we miss when we…
Find out more »March 2024
Solution Gardening with Native Plants
The Severn River Asssociation presents this talk as part of its ongoing John Wright Speaker Series. Speaker: Elizabeth Elliott Summary: Are you passionate about contributing to environmental sustainability? Do you want to provide habitat for bees, butterflies, and songbirds in your own backyard? Are you curious about the ways your gardening choices support healthy waterways? Elizabeth Elliott will address some common gardening problems and how native plants can provide a solution. Attendees will also learn how their gardening choices can contribute…
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