Hear everything you wanted to know about Electric Vehicles (EVs) but were afraid to ask! One Montgomery Green joins Poolesville Green to discuss Transportation in the New Age. Panelists Joyce Breiner and JD Taylor from Poolesville Green will join Alan Black and Suzanne Wiggins (both new EV owners) to talk electrification. Information and to Register

Are you an EV owner or EV advocate looking to sharpen your communication skills? Are you interested in learning more about how to support EV adoption in your community? Then join Generation180 for a virtual training event. Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike! These…

We think of whales as icons of the sea, but the first whales were certainly not like the ones that you see today: They lived on land, had four legs, and were the size of a dog. How do we know about the deep past of whales, and what does that tell us about how evolution works? In the finale of SERC's 2020 Earth Optimism series, get a closer look with Nick Pyenson, author of Spying on Whales and curator…

Join Environment Maryland for an upcoming webinar, Plastics and the Pandemic. The expert panel will discuss the safety of reusables, the public health impacts of plastic pollution and will highlight the work of activists protecting their communities from these threats. Speakers: Dr. Ben Locwin, Dr. Richard Bruno, and Meleny Thomas of the South Baltimore Community Land Trust. Register here.

Road salt (sodium chloride) is everywhere during winter months. It keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Learn more

Never in recent history have we been more concerned about our health. The connections between environmental health and our own personal health are often over-looked, misunderstood or downplayed. Dr.Veda Maany will discuss how wise land use and habitat conservation benefits our medical health. Specifically, she will address various infectious diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Covid-19, and more. She will also draw connections between environmental health and our mental well-being. Learn more

Join the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory for this virtual fall seminar series. Scientists from around the globe will share their challenges, work, and results in these 30 minute seminars, followed by discussion. Seminars will be Wednesdays at 11am. To view and register for this virtual scientific seminar series on coastal risk and resilience click here.

Part of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Fall Speaker Series: Climate Change in the Chesapeake About this session: As sea level rises, temperatures warm, and precipitation patterns change, it is imperative that we protect land and natural resources across the Delmarva Peninsula. Jim Bass, Coastal Resilience Program Manager at Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC), will discuss the role of land conservation in the region’s climate adaptation work, which forms the cornerstone of ESLC’s newest and largest initiative: Delmarva Oasis. About the series: With…

Presented by the Natural History Society of Maryland (NHSM). Populations of plants and animals in any given environment are always in flux. Change is the only constant. Maryland used to be home to animals that have gone extinct, such as the saber-toothed tiger, or have been extirpated, meaning a local extinction like the gray wolf or elk. While some animals leave, others arrive either through natural or manmade actions (nutria, black-tailed jackrabbit). Join Steve Sheffield, professor of biology at Bowie…

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum presents this talk as part of its Fall Speaker Series: Climate Change in the Chesapeake. In America, COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting people of color with higher morbidity and mortality rates, but this is not the only pandemic impacting these populations. The nation’s most polluted and high poverty areas are often highly racially segregated, contributing to another pandemic: the differential impacts of climate change. Dr. Sacoby Wilson, University of Maryland Associate Professor of Applied Environmental Health, will highlight…

The Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society, Inc. (NACPS) presents a virtual live stream presentation by noted historical researcher Irving E. Gaither who examines the history of African American farming, truck farming, and foodways. Information

This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2021 Winter Lecture Series. Covered topics: The history of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (TPSL) including the rise of the port of Baltimore, the early lighthouses on the peninsula, and the construction of the screwpile on the shoal. A look at noteworthy TPSL keepers and an overview of the current state of the lighthouse. Presenter: David Gendell | Author, Sailor, and Co-founder of SpinSheet and PropTalk Magazines Information

This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2021 Winter Lecture Series. Covered topics: History of waterfowl in the Bay from the time of Captain John Smith to the present-day as they compete with humans for optimum habitat. Discuss Chesapeake Bay studies of the Canvasback, King of the Bay, and latest tracking studies of Seaducks using satellite telemetry. Explore how species such as mute swans, Canada geese, and snow geese, are destroying habitat for other waterfowl species. Presenter: Dr. Matthew…

This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2021 Winter Lecture Series. Covered topics: Examine Maryland’s rich heritage of wooden shipbuilding over the course of more than three centuries developed with regionally specific designs, materials, and techniques. Review the regional aspects of this once-vital industry and shed light on the significance of the construction of the Maryland Dove, the vessel that accompanied the first Maryland colonists to the new world in 1634. Presenter: Pete Lesher | Chief Curator at the…

This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2021 Winter Lecture Series. Covered topics: Our Nation’s newest National Marine Sanctuary, which encompasses more than 100 vessels constructed by the civilian U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp. during WWI. Discuss the importance of the area to the First Nation’s peoples, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, WWI and WWII, and the Great Depression. Review history of Mallows Bay commercial fishing through the centuries. Uncover the many reasons to visit this peaceful enclave…

This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum's 2021 Winter Lecture Series. Covered topics: Review the battle between the British and French navies at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in September 1781. Explore the event that would spell the end of the American Revolution and independence for the American colonies. Examine how the battle reflected global politics rather than solely regional ones. Presenter: Dr. Bill Cogar | Executive Director of Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA), Author Information

The Severn River Association invites you to a Lighthouse Celebration. Do you remember the Lighthouse at Greenbury Point? Take a trip back in time with the Severn River Association for an eye-opening presentation on the history of lighthouses in Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. The speaker will be Bob Stevenson, Education Coordinator Chesapeake Chapter, United States Lighthouse Society. This will be a virtual version of SRA's John Wright Educational Series. Please RSVP to info@severnriver.org; please put "Lighthouse" in the message box.…

This episode of Homestead Garden's Grow with Katie: Houseplant Monday features host Katie Dubow and Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow Radio. The discussion will be about Maria’s favorite houseplants, how to bring them in your home, and the benefits they provide. Grow with Katie is broadcast on the Homestead Gardens FaceBook page LIVE Mondays at noon. This educational video series explores seasonal gardening topics with experts, and all around inspiring people.

Leo Drake Deming, University of Maryland College Park, 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…

Presented by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science UMCES), speakers include Peter Goodwin, PhD, President, UMCES; Kim Coble, Executive Director, Maryland League of Conservation Voters;  Liz Burdock, President, Business Network for Offshore Wind; and Maryland Treasurer Nancy Kopp. We have entered a critical decade for managing the climate crisis. Our ability to do so will be determined by the extent to which we can align what is politically possible and economically desirable with what is scientifically necessary. Join this…

Little is known about how often dolphins come into the Chesapeake Bay, how long they spend there, what areas they are using and why. The DolphinWatch team has been detecting dolphin calls in the Bay and citizen scientists have reported more than 1,000 dolphin sightings since 2017 on the Chesapeake DolphinWatch mobile app and website. The Maryland Natural History Society presents Amber Fandel and Lauren Rodriguez, members of the DolphinWatch team, to share what they have learned about the Bay’s…

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…

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…

Homestead Gardens Presents Gardening with Kathy: Pruning Roses for Better Blooms on Facebook Live! A rose is a rose….and those roses need pruning. The time to prune is now, before temperatures warm. Join Kathy Jentz, Editor, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine, for an interactive class on how to prune roses to help mitigate disease and promote healthy growth, as well (of course) as healthy blooms. Information

Presented by Anne Arundel Public Library, this adult class will discuss how pollinators in Maryland and across the globe are in decline. Learn about common groups of Maryland’s bees, what plants provide good nectar, what plants are good host plants for butterflies, and about different types of nest boxes for pollinators. This virtual program is presented in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Information and to register

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…

This moderated roundtable conversation will focus on community growth, impact, and careers in sustainability and the Green economy. This event will be the culmination of Earth Month hosted by Good Neighbors Group and Sustainable You, featuring local organizations and businesses in the greater Baltimore and DC Metro areas, how they impact our environment and communities, and how you can contribute. Information and to register

Design a native garden for your landscape using bee, bird and butterfly friendly native plants. Plan according to light, air, water and soil conditions. Learn how to choose plants according to the landscape conditions. Discuss planting techniques and best practices for a four-season landscape. Information

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

Presented by Generation 180, this talk will examine big-picture, big-impact EV questions with three key Federal Agencies—Energy, Transportation, and EPA—to learn how they’re working to advance this critical clean energy solution. The administration has quickly identified electric transportation as a priority. How quickly can America get to 100 percent electric car sales? How does electrifying transportation equitably fit into President Biden’s commitment to cut U.S. carbon emissions in half by 2030? What is the role of charging infrastructure, public transit,…

The virtual evening with William Pegues will explore the environmental benefits of vegetated “green” roofs including: How putting vegetation on a roof can address several climate crisis impacts Local examples of successful green roofs Small scale applications many can do Groceries on the roof How to advocate for these in your community 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…

Earthworms benefit gardens in many ways: as worms crawl through soil, they move earth, making pockets of space for air and water. They also benefit the garden by leaving traces of their crawling adventures — their castings. Worm castings benefit the garden by helping you grow bigger, better and more productive plants. The speaker is Byron Gwinn. Register here.