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April 2021

Earth Month & Beyond Celebration

April 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Neighborhood Sun for a virtual celebration complete with magic, comedy, Earth Month videos, and planet-protecting tips and tricks, featuring partners including Annapolis Green, and more, Information & to register

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May 2021

Basic Botany for Gardeners

May 3, 2021 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Understand basic plant science. Discover how plants grow, how their various parts function, how they are identified and named, and how they interact with their environment. Mondays, May 3 & May 10 6:30PM to 8:00PM Information

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Brood X Cicadas: Fun, Fear, and Fascination

May 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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The only place periodical Cicadas occur in the world is the eastern United States. Brood X will emerge this spring by the millions. This talk will discuss the amazing and intriguing biology and ecology of cicadas, in addition to how they might affect plants in your landscape and what you need to do to protect them. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.  

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Bird Friendly Backyards

May 5, 2021 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Presented by Anne Arundel Public Library, in this adult class, learn how to make the ultimate bird friendly habitat by enticing bugs, selecting the right seed, providing nest boxes, and more. This virtual program is presented in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Information

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Garden Round Table Movie Discussion: Organic Gardening

May 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Presented by the Anne Arundel County Library, and hosted by the Deale Library, this class includes watching the films beforehand, then joining in on a virtual group discussion about organic gardening practices. Films: In Organic We Trust (Available on Kanopy) A journey to answer the essential questions about organic: What exactly is certified organic? Is it better for us, or just marketing hype? Is organic the key to transforming our food system? The Organic Life (Available on Kanopy) Following a…

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Gardening in Containers and Bay Wise Gardening

May 15, 2021 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Master Gardeners Sophie and Elaine virtually on Zoom to learn clever ways to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in a small space and tips on how to be a friend to the Chesapeake Bay in your own backyard. Hosted by the Severn Library. Registration for this event will be open from May 1, 2021 at 7am to May 15, 2021 at 10am. Information

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Grow with Katie: Gardening for Wildlife

May 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

May is Garden for Wildlife Month and the speaker for this seminar is David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation, a naturalist, author and television presenter. He has hosted series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He has been dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world for over 20 years, and is author of the book Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife. Register here.

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New Ground Cover Plants

May 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Why are ground cover plants trending? Discuss how difficult soil conditions, bare spots and shady areas can be made beautiful with some of the newest plants on the market. Information

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Here We Grow: Beautiful & Delicious!

May 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Annapolis Green is partnering with Founding 100 supporter Homestead Gardens in an exciting three-part spring gardening seminar series. The third is Here We Grow: Beautiful & Delicious! Topics covered: Companion planting and the relationship between flowers and veggies for a truly Beautiful & Delicious garden! Let’s celebrate beautiful and delicious gardens everywhere! Join Annapolis Green's Here We Grow initiative... a modern-day Victory Garden initiative to encourage people to value the land and Nature by installing, developing or updating front yard gardens to provide beauty,…

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Our Food Future from Wild & Scenic Film Festival

May 20, 2021 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The E3 Initiative for Citizen Engagement on the Lower Shore presents a virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Virtual lobby doors open at 6:30 pm, with films beginning at 7 pm. How food is grown affects our planet in a multitude of ways. From Monocrops and tilling to vertical farming and rotational grazing, this program explores questions of ‘to till or not to till’, biodynamic, organic, and more. At the root of it all, how can we grow food with…

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Grow with Katie: Making a Resilient Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden

May 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

May is Garden for Wildlife Month. The speaker is designer Kelly Norris who will discuss the topics in his book, New Naturalism: Making a Resilient Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden. A copy of the book will be given away. Register here.

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Annapolis Green Reads Book Club

May 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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This month we are reading Running Silver: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations by John R. Waldmann. Running Silver is an informative and fascinating history of the migratory salmon, shad, herring, and other runs that once swarmed the rivers and estuaries of the Atlantic coast. Most important, this book explains what we can do to restore these fisheries to their former abundance. Note: Our meeting will be held online unless you hear otherwise from our book club leader. Learn…

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Take a Break with Byron: Trees for Small Gardens

May 28, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In the case of getting the perfect tree for your yard, size really does matter. The speaker is Byron Gwinn. Register here.

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Climate Change Science, Mitigation, & Adaptation

May 31, 2021 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

At Balticon 55, the Maryland Regional Science Fiction and Fantasy convention put on by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Annapolis ecologist and author Ted Weber will give a talk about the very real greenhouse effect and how it is increasing temperatures, melting glaciers, raising sea levels, and causing other negative effects. Then he will discuss ways people can reduce the amount of future warming and damage, and what can be done to adapt to the warming that's already occurring. Attendance is free…

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June 2021

Plant Combinations

June 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Homestead Gardens presents Gardening with Kathy: Plant Combinations Kathy Jentz, Editor, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine, will explore playing with color, form, and texture in the perennial/shrub border. This image-heavy talk includes the tried-and-true proven combinations as well as some daring new mixes to experiment with in your own home garden. Information

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Landscaping for Biodiversity, A Plant-Insect Perspective

June 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center presents this evening lecture. Speaker Karin Burghardt will outline ways that our personal decisions (in gardens, yards, parks, and other green spaces) can shape plant-animal interactions, particularly whether plant-eating insects can complete their life cycles. And while insect pests often get a bad rap in gardens, a wide array of insects are quietly performing essential functions for food webs and ecosystems. This webinar will be recorded! By signing up on Zoom, you'll be able to watch live and…

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How Do We Keep Bees Happily Buzzin’ Away?

June 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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Severn River Association presents its next John Wright Speaker Series on how to keep one of nature's best pollinators buzzing, swarming and doing their pollinating thing and producing honey? Speaker: Master Beekeeper Tim McMahon who will explain the joys and pollinating power of bees. He is an Eastern Apicultural Society and Georgia Master Beekeeper with over 15 years of experience and as many as 28 hives going at once -- now scaled down to 13 hives. Mr. McMahon is also involved in multiple Native…

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Climate Corner Webinar: Human impacts on insects and native plants – Restoring biodiversity

June 23, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 4:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 15, 2021

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Climate change is causing a biodiversity crisis as habitats shrink and become degraded. Why does this matter and what can we do to protect & restore the biodiversity on which we all depend? How will it help to conserve 30% of the nation’s land by 2030, and what can you do in your own yard to be a biodiversity booster? Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering…

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July 2021

Climate Corner Webinar: Natural climate solutions – Letting plants reduce atmospheric CO2

July 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Part of the carbon that plants remove from the atmosphere during photosynthesis is stored in wood and/or soil. How large is the impact of these natural climate solutions and how can we use them most effectively? Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering free webinars on issues related to Climate Change. Learn more about Dr. Via and the 2021 lectures. Webinars are free, and will be held…

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Climate Corner Webinar: Don’t mess with the carbon cycle & the path(s) to “net-zero”

July 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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To get us out of the serious trouble caused by altering the climate cycle, governments and corporations are promising to reach “net-zero” by 2050. What do those promises mean, what actions are being taken and will they work? This is a time for great optimism, yet challenges remain. Learn how each of us can help. Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering free webinars on issues related…

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August 2021

Climate Corner Webinar: Your carbon footprint and how to shrink it

August 4, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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It can be sobering to realize how our personal actions contribute to climate change, yet the first step to making a difference is knowing what these impacts are. Learn how your carbon footprint compares to others nationwide and in your community and check out 25 ways to reduce your impact. Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering free webinars on issues related to Climate Change. Learn more…

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Sea Turtle Rehabilitation at the National Aquarium

August 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Sea Turtle Rehabilitation at the National Aquarium: The Conservation Impact from Massachusetts to Florida Presented by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Discover what goes into rescuing endangered sea turtles, with Animal Rescue Director Jenn Dittmar of the National Aquarium! All seven of the world's sea turtle species are either threatened or endangered, though some are common, seasonal visitors to the mid-Atlantic and New England during warmer months. The National Aquarium has been rehabilitating sick and injured sea turtles for 30…

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Climate Corner Webinar: Taming residential food waste

August 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Up to 40% of all food produced in the United States is wasted and the majority of food waste occurs in our homes. This means that we can each really make a difference. Learn some easy ways to reduce food waste at your house, and while you help save the planet, you’ll save some money too. Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering free webinars on issues…

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Breakfast on the Bay: Stream Study with Shank’s Mare

August 24, 2021 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Presented by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1978, Shank’s Mare has dedicated their work to emphasize the environment, cultural, and recreational opportunities of the Lower Susquehanna River area. Located in a historic 1880’s general store building on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Shank’s Mare offers paddlesports instruction, guided paddling and hiking tours, school field trips, corporate outings, environmental and cultural programs, and an outdoor adventure camp for kids. This webinar includes: The history of the Susquehanna River and its ties…

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September 2021

Breakfast on the Bay: Ecolatinos

September 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presented by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Ruby Stemmle founded ecoLatinos on the values of environmental and social justice within the Latino community. They engage and educate the Chesapeake Bay’s Latino community while fostering connections that reinforce stewardship and activism. From organizing trash cleanup events to providing green infrastructure to homeowners, ecoLatinos is a hands-on, bilingual resource that brings people together across the watershed. Hear more about: Ruby’s background and what led her to found ecoLatinos The challenges of engaging new…

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Climate Corner Webinar: Moderation in all things – Moving toward a plant-based diet

September 1, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Dietary choices are often steeped in family and cultural traditions & can become part of one’s identity. How can we make our diets more climate-friendly (and healthier) without rocking the boat too much? Change doesn’t have to be instantaneous or “all or nothing” to make a difference; learn some easy ways to transition your diet. Register. Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland College Park, is once again offering free webinars on issues related…

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Environmental Health Webinar

September 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn about air pollution, water pollution, and about what is Eco Therapy. Hosted by Busch Annapolis staff. Registration required. Registration  

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Climate Corner Webinar: How well do different policies work to curb climate change?

September 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Test your favorite policy solutions with the EnROADS climate simulator. Many policies have been suggested to curb climate change—putting a price on carbon, planting trees, using electric cars, increasing energy efficiency, etc. But how much difference is each policy likely to make? Using the EnROADS climate simulator from MIT and Climate Interactive like a time machine, we can test how well your favorite policies work to keep global temperature increase below the all-important 1.5oC. You may be surprised. Register. Sara…

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The Power of Service: Chesapeake Legal Alliance’s Pro Bono Outreach

September 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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The Chesapeake Legal Alliance is offering a behind the scenes look at its pro bono outreach program. Hear from four CLA Volunteer Network attorneys about what they do to defend the Chesapeake Bay watershed and what moves them to do this work. Register here

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Understanding Climate Change from a Heritage Perspective

September 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This workshop, part of a series developed for the  National Trust for Historic Preservation's PastForward Online 2021 conference is for people who are eager to tackle climate issues but not sure where to start. It will provide clarity of definitions and terminology, describe climate concepts and outline various strategies to address the impacts of climate on heritage. National organizations and subject matter experts will provide attendees a basic understanding of the role of cultural resources in climate change mitigation and adaptation…

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Garden Round Table: Kiss the Ground Film Discussion

September 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Discussion of "Kiss the Ground," a film available on Netflix, about how activists, scientists, farmers and politicians turn to regenerative agriculture to save the planet's topsoil. Don't have Netflix? Upon registering you'll a receive a link to watch "Kiss the Ground" for free. You'll also receive an email with instructions to join the Zoom meeting. You can access the program using a smartphone, tablet, computer or telephone. * Please watch the film before hand and enjoy a group discussion on the film and learn more about…

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Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial bugs in the Garden

September 25, 2021 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn about insects that function as pollinators, predators, and seed dispersers in the backyard garden.  The presenter is Kerry Wixted, Education and Outreach Specialist, Wildlife and Heritage Service. Registration is required. Click here.

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An Introduction to Preservation Law + Easements

September 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join members of the National Trust’s Law Division for an introduction to the legal mechanisms used to protect historic resources, including constitutional issues related to governmental regulation of historic properties, preservation easements, as well as federal, state, and local historic preservation laws. This session will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for and champion key preservation issues. This skill building workshop is part of a series developed for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PastForward Online 2021 conference.…

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October 2021

From Global Change To Local Action

October 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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…

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Rockfish Update … What’s The Latest?

October 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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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…

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“The Pollinators” Film Discussion

October 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

"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…

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Wild, Wonderful Wetlands

October 27, 2021 at 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Jug Bay photo courtesy Find Your Chesapeake

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…

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November 2021

Severn River Association: An Evening with Senator Sarah Elfreth

November 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Looking Ahead For The Severn River Senator Elfreth will be the guest speaker at the Severn River Association's monthly John Wright Speaker Series. She will provide updates on her work promoting environmental legislation for the upcoming Maryland General Assembly. In particular, Senator Elfreth will address her work with the Chesapeake Bay Commission, the new Oyster Advisory Committee and the State Parks Investment Commission.  To attend, please RSVP to Info@severnriver.org and put "Senator" in the message box. SRA will send out credentials on November…

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COP26 Climate Change Conference & What it Means for Maryland

November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COP26 Climate Change Conference & What it Means for Maryland a virtual presentation by Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles upon his return from Glasgow Introduction by Peter Goodwin, PhD President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Ben Grumbles & Peter Goodwin, PhD What is happening in Glasgow and what does it really mean for the Climate Crisis? How will global-level decisions made at COP26 affect us here in Maryland? Two officials will address these questions at a…

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December 2021

Annapolis Green Reads

December 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Annapolis Green Reads Book Club

Join our environmental book club, Annapolis Green Reads, to read and discuss Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe. Our meeting will be held in person and online, TBD. To learn more about this book, books we have read in the past, click here. To to join our group, contact Contact Karen Grumbles, our Green Reads leader, at greenreads@annapolisgreen.com. It’s a lively and insightful group and all are welcome!

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January 2022

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

January 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay presents the 2022 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, virtually. Fourteen inspirational and informative short films are included along with speakers and a chat box feature to communicate with other attendees. Tickets start at $25. More info

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Behavior and the Bay: The Human Dimension of Chesapeake Bay Restoration

January 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Collectively, the Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) has been working toward restoration of Chesapeake Bay for five decades, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Although a lot of progress, has been made, there is still have a long way to go. What needs to happen to keep moving us forward? One answer to that question is incorporating more social science into the restoration effort. Without thoughtfully considering the lives and actions of the 18 million people in the watershed, we’re left with…

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Environmental Finance Mechanisms for Enhancing Blue Carbon Sinks Webinar

January 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This webinar is part of a series from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Maryland Departments of Environment and Natural Resources, and Maryland Sea Grant on behalf of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and its workgroups. This webinar will explore available and future potential environmental finance mechanisms to protect and enhance Maryland’s blue carbon ecosystems. The webinar will include a look at opportunities to scale the impact of ongoing restoration efforts as well as topics related to…

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History of Our Most Precious Resource: Watershed Ecology in the Anthropocene

January 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This presentation explores the natural history of water and examines how earthlings (human and otherwise) have interacted with this mysterious substance over geological time. We will explore how human activities have impacted the Earth’s natural water cycle on an unprecedented scale and discuss solutions that individuals and communities can implement to mitigate the challenges we face. This presentation will get you thinking about water in a new way. Presented by the Natural History Society of Maryland in partnership with Blue…

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Greener than Grass: a Sustainable Landscaping Workshop

January 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Turfgrass is America’s #1 “crop”… yet has no ecological value whatsoever. Learn to landscape more sustainably, replacing your lawn with no-mow alternatives that offer food and beauty to pollinators, wildlife, you, and your family. Presented by Sustainability Matters. This will be a virtual workshop, with time for Q & A. It’s free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Upon registering, you will be emailed a link to the online event page, through which you can access the Zoom webinar…

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28th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit

January 25, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2022 Environmental Legislative Summit

Do you believe that every Marylander has a right to a healthful environment? Do you believe that reducing the effects of Climate Change and reducing toxic chemical pollution is a part of that right? Do you want to know what your state legislators are doing about environmental issues? Tune in to the 2022 Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit to get a preview of the environmental community's priority legislation this session. A big crowd is expected for this virtual event, gathering online…

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Millions of Trees Coming to Maryland: Who, How, and the Expected Challenges

January 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Learn about the 2021 Tree Solutions Act and how Maryland will be planting five million trees in the near future. Presented by Forever Maryland. Speakers: Greg Burks, the Chesapeake Bay Trust Joanna Ogburn, Envision the Choptank Justin Bowers, Baltimore Tree Trust This webinar is part of a four-part series. Cost is $15/session or all four for $50. Members enjoy the series at no cost. Information

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Café Scientifique: Maryland’s First Flower of the Year — January’s Wetland Curiosity

January 27, 2022 at 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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Skunk Cabbage Field Trip in Arnold

Eastern Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), is alleged to be over 72 million years old, changing little over that time. It is an extraordinary plant, possessing peculiarities found in few others. In Maryland, it blooms in January, sometimes even earlier. This is but one of its fascinating characteristics. Café Scientifique presents a two-event series, a talk on Zoom on January 27 followed by a field trip on January 29. The speaker is Siobhan Percey from Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary, who says that…

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Parasitic Algae of the Air: Downy Mildews

January 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The natural world is comprised of organisms large and small. And the smallest ones are typically the most deadly. In this webinar, learn how downy mildews present a constant threat to the plants we love. They can travel thousands of miles in a single season. The webinar is presented by the Natural History Society of Maryland. Speaker: Nina Shishkoff, PhD, USDA Information

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Garden Smarter: Our Native Bees & How Our Yards Can Make the Difference

January 29, 2022 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

  At this virtual event, learn what bees are trying to tell us about our environment, five sustainable gardening practice you can do, and beneficial plants you should have growing in your yard. Presented by the Calvert County Public Library. Information and to register

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Café Scientifique: Maryland’s First Flower of the Year — January’s Wetland Curiosity

January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Skunk Cabbage Field Trip in Arnold

Eastern Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), is alleged to be over 72 million years old, changing little over that time. It is an extraordinary plant, possessing peculiarities found in few others. In Maryland, it blooms in January, sometimes even earlier. This is but one of its fascinating characteristics. Café Scientifique presents a two-event series, a talk on Zoom on January 27 followed by a field trip on January 29. The speaker is Siobhan Percey from Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary, who says that…

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February 2022

Living Shorelines in Practice – Enhancing Coastal Resilience Workshop

February 10, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

This webinar is part of a series from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Maryland Departments of Environment and Natural Resources, and Maryland Sea Grant on behalf of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and its workgroups. This workshop will highlight advances in Maryland related to Living Shorelines and related restoration projects. The panel discussion will highlight tools available for visualization and modeling, approaches to assessment and monitoring as well as regulatory barriers and opportunities for advancement. A…

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Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3: Community Science Saturday

February 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3 is a five-year community science project documenting the distribution of each of the 200 species that breed across the region. Atlas Coordinator Gabriel Foley will provide an overview of how the project collects data, an update on the current status, and discuss how you can get involved and submit your own observations. The webinar is presented by the Natural History Society of Maryland. Community Science is the collaboration of everyday citizens and…

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The Green in the Blue: The Comeback of the Chesapeake’s Underwater Grasses and What It Means for the Bay

February 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Discover how the return of seagrasses is transforming life in the Chesapeake, at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's next free Earth Optimism webinar. Over the last century, the Mid-Atlantic’s underwater grasses have gone from one disaster to another—from wasting disease to hurricanes to nutrient pollution. But in the past few years, the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore have witnessed some astounding comebacks. In our February Earth Optimism talk, join SERC marine ecologist Jonathan Lefcheck for a tour of seagrass resurgence…

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Maryland League of Conservation Voters Friday Digest: Conservation Financing

February 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Friday Digest

Speakers: Jeff Eckel, Hannon Armstrong CEO Tim Male, Environmental Policy Innovation Center Executive Director Get the Zoom Link

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Grow Your Dinner, for Beginners

February 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 8, 2022

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Learn how to grow and harvest your dinner straight from your garden, even on a very limited budget. Presented by Sustainability Matters, English gardener Paula Brownlee and friends will a three-part series on garden basics, techniques, and averting the sudden death of tomato plants. She will demonstrate how to garden on a very limited budget: starting plants from free seeds, building your own soil, and repurposing household items or “trash” as gardening supplies. There will be time for Q&A. Free…

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Monarch Rx: Exploring a Little-Known Behavior of a Beloved Butterfly

February 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
milkweed with monarch butterfly

Most people are aware of the connection between monarch butterflies and milkweed. But did you know that adult monarchs sometimes visit dry or injured parts of certain plants to take up and store toxic chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)? PAs do not provide the butterflies with food but contribute to their defense. Despite being poorly documented, this behavior must be of relevance in the life of monarchs, but it might be plastic—and most details are yet unknown. Until now, few…

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Meeting the Chesapeake Bay Challenge: Programs, Partnerships & People

February 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The EYC Environmental Committee presents a talk by Dr. Jana Davis, Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Trust. Dr. Davis will provide an overview of the many efforts to improve the Bay's health and highlight the challenges that lie ahead. She will discuss the role of the Trust in this effort. Watch live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastportYachtClub/

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Spring into Action Conference

February 25, 2022 - February 26, 2022

Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy will hold its 11th Annual Conference, Spring into Action. Registration opens January 2022.

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Luna Blu Virtual Charity Dinner to Benefit Annapolis Green

February 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Support Annapolis Green at home while you enjoy a delicious four-course dinner and three bottles of wine from Luna Blu! Ten percent of each dinner and 100% of a cash wine raffle will be donated to us by Luna Blu! Here’s how it works: You pick up your food and wine at Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano, 36 West Street, Annapolis, between 4 and 5pm on February 27. Get home and set up yourself up to enjoy a great meal. At 6pm,…

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Green Reads — The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

February 28, 2022 at 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Join us to read and discuss Pulitzer Prize winner The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert In a story for the New York Times, former Vice President Al Gore said, “Over the past decade, Elizabeth Kolbert has established herself as one of our very best science writers. She has developed a distinctive and eloquent voice of conscience on issues arising from the extraordinary assault on the ecosphere, and those who have enjoyed her previous works like Field Notes From a Catastrophe will not be…

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March 2022

Grow Your Dinner, for Beginners

March 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 8, 2022

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Learn how to grow and harvest your dinner straight from your garden, even on a very limited budget. Presented by Sustainability Matters, English gardener Paula Brownlee and friends will a three-part series on garden basics, techniques, and averting the sudden death of tomato plants. She will demonstrate how to garden on a very limited budget: starting plants from free seeds, building your own soil, and repurposing household items or “trash” as gardening supplies. There will be time for Q&A. Free…

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Winter Oyster Webinar: Oyster Restoration Process

March 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Winter Oyster Webinar Series

Join the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) for a three-part webinar series all about the Chesapeake’s favorite, incredible bivalve. Special thanks to MOMs Organic Market for sponsoring this free, virtual series. Hear directly from ORP’s Coastal Restoration Team how oyster restoration is accomplished in the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll learn everything from how restoration areas are identified to what monitoring takes place when the reefs are completed. Speakers:  Jen Aus, ORP Coastal Resource Scientist, and Sara Coleman, ORP Coastal Resource Scientist. Other…

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Grow Your Dinner, for Beginners

March 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 8, 2022

hands holding vegetables

Learn how to grow and harvest your dinner straight from your garden, even on a very limited budget. Presented by Sustainability Matters, English gardener Paula Brownlee and friends will a three-part series on garden basics, techniques, and averting the sudden death of tomato plants. She will demonstrate how to garden on a very limited budget: starting plants from free seeds, building your own soil, and repurposing household items or “trash” as gardening supplies. There will be time for Q&A. Free…

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2022 Harvest Trends

March 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Harvest Trends: 2022 Trends + new and unique plants for your backyard harvest Presented by Homestead Gardens, this class will explore underutilized, exotic, and heirloom varieties of vegetables and herbs that deserve a place in your garden. Homestead Gardens Horticulturalist Zach Ebaugh will showcase new and interesting varieties of fruits, herbs, and vegetables perfect for growing in our planting zone, and will explain how these plants can be sourced, propagated, cultivated, and used in your kitchen. This class is free, however,…

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Unity Gardens Spring Lecture: Plant This, Not That!

March 12, 2022 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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At this annual spring lecture hosted by Unity Gardens learn about how any yard can be a mecca for songbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects if you make the right plant choices. But let’s face it, if you’ve already got an existing landscape, it’s hard to know where to start. The speaker for this virtual and in-person event is Shari Wilson, former Maryland Secretary of the Environment and author of the Nuts for Natives website and blog. Her weekly blog showcases beautiful…

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How To Plan Your Garden… The Bay Friendly Way!

March 15, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Severn River Association presents Elizabeth Elliott, owner of the local landscape center Himmel's Landscape & Garden Center in Pasadena. She will speak on planning spring gardening. She will explain why planting native vegetation involves less maintenance and makes you look like a world class landscaper. And she will share her story as an entrepreneur, environmentalist, and lover of all things farm, yard and garden. This will be a virtual presentation of the John Wright Speaker Series via GoToMeeting software. RSVP to info@severnriver.org and put "Garden" in…

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Spring Spectacles: When & Where to Find Jaw-Dropping Birds, Blooms & Beasts in the Mid-Atlantic

March 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Photo above by Barbara Saffir Presented by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, learn when and where to find some of the Mid-Atlantic's most jaw-dropping plant and animal life with nature photographer and Virginia Master Naturalist Barbara Saffir. In this joyful spring jaunt, she'll reveal wildflowers worthy of Monet; a bounty of beasts; and close-up encounters with cobalt-blue, sunflower-yellow and ruby-red breeding birds that visit the DelMarVa area each spring. More than half of this "virtual safari" will focus on birds,…

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Garden Smarter: Native Flowers for Early Spring Gardening

March 19, 2022 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am

At this virtual event, learn how Nature needs native plants. Daffodils and tulips are lovely, but the Spring Beauty Bee and the spring beauty flower need each other. Presented by the Calvert County Public Library. Information and to register

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Eco-Evening: Transportation Electrification

March 30, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

One Montgomery Green (an Annapolis Green sister organization) presents a virtual town hall forum will delve into the county and region’s response to more than 40% of the County’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector. While the talk will address concerns in Montgomery County, there will be lots of information of interest to Anne Arundel and Annapolis residents too. Click to register

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April 2022

A Forest Restoration, Reimagined: A Decade of Diversity in BiodiversiTREE

April 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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What happens when you take acres of abandoned farm fields and plant a forest on top of them? In spring 2013, scientists and volunteers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center planted 20,000 trees as part of a massive experiment known as BiodiversiTREE. Now starting its tenth year, the project has become the largest experiment on tree diversity and ecosystem function in North America. Speakers: Rachel King and Jamie Pullen of the SERC Terrestrial Ecology Lab will make an interesting presentation…

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Earth Day Presentations: Environmental Challenges and Solutions in Anne Arundel County

April 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Anne Arundel County League of Women Voters presents a three-part Earth Day series of virtual discussions. Featured speakers and topics: Climate Crisis: The Overarching Environmental Issue Matt Johnston, Director of Environmental Policy, Anne Arundel County Intense storms, flooding and runoff, hotter summers and drought are just a few of the environmental challenges facing our County. Learn how the County is tackling these challenges from legislation to collaborative projects countywide and district specific. Household Waste: Curbside to County Rich Bowen, Recycling Program…

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Chesapeake Conversations: Celebrating Clean Water

April 27, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join a panel of clean water policy experts us for a special discussion about the 50 year legacy of the Clean Water Act, the "state-of-the-bay," and how we will continue fighting for clean water together. Through film, presentations, and discussion, learn about the 50-year legacy of the Clean Water Act, and what it means to be a faithful steward of the Chesapeake Bay. Speakers: Ann Swanson - Executive Director Chesapeake Bay Commission Betsy Nicholas - Executive Director WATERKEEPERS® Chesapeake Katlyn Schmitt - Political Analyst…

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May 2022

Chesapeake Research Consortium: Collaboratively Connecting Science to Management

May 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Presented by the Eastport Yacht Club Environmental Committee Topic: 50 years of advancement, technical advisement, and workforce training for the Chesapeake Bay Speaker Dr. Denice Wardrop, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Research Consortium and Professor of Geography at Penn State will summarize the many activities of the Consortium including the just-concluded major effort by the Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee titled "Achieving Water Quality Goals in the Chesapeake Bay:  An Evaluation of System Response." Program is open…

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June 2022

Catfish Species in Maryland: A Snapshot of the Last 120 Years

June 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Maryland is often called the “United States in miniature” and we have a variety of catfish species that demonstrates this as well. We will look at the various habitats that these versatile fish prefer (native and introduced), the problems that can result from stocking nonnative fish and the challenges that managers face when dealing with a species that is both loved and reviled. Presented by Mary Groves, Fisheries Biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services.…

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July 2022

Ask the Alliance Series: Trees at Home: Planting, Pruning, and Maintaining

July 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Learn from Zach Carnegie, the Alliance's Maryland Forests Projects Coordinator, how to plant, prune, and maintain your home’s trees. Register here

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Ask the Alliance Series: Bats!

July 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Did you know bats benefit greatly from forest cover? Join Jim Kauffman, the Alliance's Pennsylvania Forests Projects Coordinator to learn more about bats and how we benefit from them. Register here

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Summer’s Bounty: Birds, Blooms, Beasts & Babies

July 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer's Bounty: Birds, Blooms, Beasts & Babies (And how to spot them in the Mid-Atlantic) Presented by the Audubon Naturalist Society. Discover when and where to find some of the Mid-Atlantic's summer nature bounty, including electric-blue birds atop crayon-yellow sunflowers; itsy-bitsy green tree frogs with racing stripes and sticky toes; bedazzling bugs; backyard squirrels that “fly;” and a sea of native lotus blossoms, worthy of Monet. Speaker: Barbara Saffir, Author, Master Naturalist and Wildlife photographer. Register here (scroll down on the linked page)

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Hope for Humpbacks

July 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
humpback whale

Presented by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). This is its first July Earth Optimism webinar, featuring biologist Stephanie Stack from the Pacific Whale Foundation. She will share tales from her ten years of research on humpback whales including the most urgent threats to whales today, why whales are critical for a healthy ocean, and the actions needed to protect these ocean giants. Humpback whales are a conservation success story, having largely recovered from the threat of commercial whaling, but…

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Ask the Alliance Series: Native Plants at Home

July 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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What can you plant at home that will increase habitat and require less yard work? Native plants! Join Tyler Walston, Maryland Agricultural Products Coordinator, as he shares more about how he is transforming his yard. Register here

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Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education

July 26, 2022 at 9:00 am

Join educators from throughout the Mid-Atlantic in a one-day virtual convening focused on Climate Change education. This event will bring together examples of education and outreach happening across our region focused on Climate Change action. Join a community of educators for an inspiring day of learning and looking to the future as we all share what needs to happen to move our region forward on Climate Change action. Information and registration

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Indigenous Views of Nature and Rebuilding Biodiversity: Back to the Future

July 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
create a new climate for action

Presented by Dr. Sara Via, this webinar addresses the extractive economy of the 19th and 20th centuries, which stems from a culture in which humans see themselves as above nature and free to exploit the natural world for commercial advantage. This view has now gotten us into serious trouble. In contrast, most indigenous cultures consider humans part of the web of biodiversity, with dramatically different outcomes. What can we learn about rebuilding ecosystems and biodiversity from the wisdom traditions of…

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Ask the Alliance Series: Birding in the Watershed

July 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Curious what birds are flying around your local landscapes? Emily Broich, the Alliance's Pennsylvania Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator, will share how you can spot and identify birds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Register here

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Luna Blu Virtual Charity Wine Dinner to Benefit the Spa Creek Conservancy

July 31, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano will donate 10% of each dinner & 100% of the cash wine raffle to the Spa Creek Conservancy. Cost: $140 for 2, $85.00 for 1. Speaker: Matt Branca, Southeast Regional Manager for European Cellars, will lead a discussion about the wine pairings for each course. Cost includes four 750 ml bottles of wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. More information and to see the menu | Buy tickets here Spa Creek Conservancy is a GreenGive partner…

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August 2022

Ask the Alliance Series: Bees!

August 4, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Bees are all the buzz. Join Savanna Lightcap, the Alliance’s DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant, as she shares how you can identify bees, plant bee habitats, and rehome unwanted bees. Then, Brittany Smith will share her very own bee colony. Register here

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September 2022

Let’s Talk About Climate Change: Reaching the Tipping Point for Climate Action

September 7, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
create a new climate for action

Dr. Sara Via presents this webinar that addresses how we can we reach the tipping point by increasing the adoption of behaviors that help curb climate change. Social scientists know that many social and psychological factors affect people's decisions about adopting a new behavior, and also that new ideas spread through communities in very consistent ways. This work has suggested some very effective strategies for increasing the adoption of behaviors that produce societal benefits. Although some discount the importance of…

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December 2022

Online Workshop: Conservation Easements 101 for Landowners

December 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Sponsored by the Scenic Rivers Land Trust, this virtual workshop will provide answers to questions landowners may have about the benefits of putting land into conservation. More details to come. Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a GreenGive Partner

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January 2023

Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit

January 31, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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The virtual summit will provide a deep dive into the broader environmental agenda for the 2023 legislative session. Featured speakers include environmental experts and key legislators. Attendees will gain with information about how to get involved in making the session a success for key environmental initiatives. Stay tuned for details. More information

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February 2023

Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA): Establishing a Chesapeake National Park

February 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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A Chesapeake Conservancy Conservation Webinar Series event. There is an effort underway to designate a collection of new and existing parks and public lands along the Bay as the new Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) . Places that highlight the Bay across Maryland and Virginia, such as state and local parks and wildlife refuges, could become part of the CNRA and benefit from the resources of the National Park Service to help improve the visitor experience, improve public access to…

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Friday Digest

February 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Friday Digest

Each Friday at noon during the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters invites the public to  join a Zoom call to talk through pressing legislative issues  and opportunities to help achieve our legislative goals for the environment. Sign up and become part of the conversation. This Friday the guest is State Senator Brian J. Feldman, Chairman of the Education, Energy and the Environment (EEE) Committee.  

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Saving the Darkness: How To Put A Dimmer on Light Pollution and Bring Back the Night Sky

February 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

How many stars can you see from your home? For many Americans, the answer is only a handful. Our ancestors once saw thousands. The growing flood of artificial light pollution, and disappearance of our night skies, are taking a toll on people and animals. But there are ways to combat it. Sp,  PhD, University of Virginia astronomer and creator of the “Dark Skies, Bright Kids” program, has devoted her career to understanding the stars and preserving their beauty for future…

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Webinar: Save Money AND the Environment

February 28, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Last year, the federal government passed the largest climate bill in history, the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA provides resources to cut planet-warming pollution roughly 40% by 2030 to protect our communities from further devastation. How? In part, by providing tax credits and incentives to residents for making sustainable changes to their homes such as window upgrades, energy efficiency projects, electric vehicles, and more. Join the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, New York League of Conservation Voters, New Jersey League…

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March 2023

Ask an EV Owner

March 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ask an EV Owner

Get your questions about driving electric answered by people who know -- experienced EV drivers -- in a fun, informal way, via Zoom. This is an initiative of the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), our local EV drivers' group. Anyone can join in on the first Wednesday of each month at this link: Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83125134893? Password: TWVqZnZIR3JZUlpFeDBtWDdTeElidz09  

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Growing Climate-Resilient Gardens in the City

March 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
urban garden

A lecture presented by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Holly Gallagher from National Wildlife Federation will discuss what approach the nonprofit organization has taken to growing climate-resilient, native plant gardens in urban environments and how to replicate that in your own backyard or community. Wildlife gardens attract and support important pollinators such as butterflies, birds, and bees. Pollination is essential to life on Earth; most flowering plants, including fruits and vegetables, depend on pollinators to produce fruit and seeds, yet…

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April 2023

Ask an EV Owner

April 5, 2023 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ask an EV Owner

Get your questions about driving electric answered by people who know -- experienced EV drivers -- in a fun, informal way, via Zoom. This is an initiative of the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), our local EV drivers' group. Anyone can join in on the first Wednesday of each month at this link: Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83125134893? Password: TWVqZnZIR3JZUlpFeDBtWDdTeElidz09  

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August 2023

Ask an EV Owner

August 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ask an EV Owner

Get your questions about driving electric answered by people who know -- experienced EV drivers -- in a fun, informal way, via Zoom. This is an initiative of the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), our local EV drivers' group. Anyone can join in on the first Wednesday of each month at this link: Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83125134893? Password: TWVqZnZIR3JZUlpFeDBtWDdTeElidz09  

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September 2023

Learning Series: Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery

September 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Presentations by national and local leaders experienced in establishing local Resilience Hubs. Resilience Hubs are central gathering places that bring community members together and provide residents with resources and support to prepare for and respond to climate emergencies. Climate Resilience Hubs are typically housed in community institutions – neighborhood centers, libraries, etc. – and are set up as one-stop-shops for essential services and supplies before, during and after a natural hazard event such as a flooding event or hurricane (e.g.,…

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Scenic Rivers Land Trust Landowner Workshop: Protecting Your Land from Invasive Plants

September 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Invasive plants are a huge problem for landowners. Scenic Rivers Land Trust can help! Attend this FREE online workshop to learn about: the threat that invasive plant species pose to the long-term health of your land; how to identify the most common problem species in our area; and how to remove them — and tips to keep them under control (they’re tenacious!) Join online for the first in a series of free landowner workshops intended to help you steward your…

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October 2023

Learning Series: Investing in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience

October 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The presentation will include examples of community-based organizations that are investing in developing community leaders to build momentum for local water equity and climate resilience.  Highlighted will be the River Network’s Fostering Community Leadership tool, and hear from representatives of local organizations that are helping community members build their leadership capacities and put them to use through citizen advisory boards, climate ambassador programs and other avenues, with the ultimate goal of making lasting change in their communities. This session is part…

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November 2023

Learning Series: Centering Those at Risk–The Power of Community-Led Research for Climate Resilience Investments

November 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community-led research is a powerful approach to gather and apply community generated data to inform climate resilience decisions such as green infrastructure plans and watershed restoration priorities. In the hands of those community members who are at greatest risk from climate change, CLR is a way to capture their wisdom and experiences and build an advocacy platform to ensure efforts to build community resilience address issues of justice and advance solutions that are based on community needs. Highlighted will be…

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