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November 2020
Butt… It’s Plastic: A City-wide Cleanup Targeting Nasty Cigarette Butts
If you were asked what the most common form of plastic pollution is, what would you say? Plastic bottles? Straws? Good guess, but not correct. Cigarette butts are actually the most found form of plastic waste in the world,* with about 4.5 trillion individual butts polluting our global environment. But wait! Aren’t cigarette butts made of cotton or paper? NO! Cigarette butts are primarily plastic. We are drowning in plastic and it’s hurting our environment and wildlife. That is why…
Find out more »March 2021
Annapolis Oyster Fest – Local restaurants, oysters, and craft beer
This March 1-21 Downtown Annapolis Partnership participating restaurants will feature the Maryland Oyster, a Maryland seafood delicacy that goes perfectly with a craft beer. Local restaurants that will serve oysters and Eastern Shore Brewing beer specials for both dine-in and carry-out. 100 Dozen Oyster Giveaway Contest Take a picture with oysters, post it to Facebook or Instagram using #AnnapolisOysterFest for a chance to WIN a dozen oysters. Learn more.
Find out more »Maryland Day – Better Together
Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are a hit with family and friends getting together (with COVID protocols) to experience the local history, culture and heritage of the region. Many know we have the signers of the Declaration of Independence calling the area home, regional arts destinations like Maryland Hall and our rich maritime history with the Chesapeake Bay…
Find out more »Annapolis Restaurant Week
This March 20-28 participating Annapolis restaurants offer prix fixe menus to encourage you to try a new eatery or to support your favorite. This will include two-course breakfast, two-course lunch, or three-course dinner. Some restaurants even have bonus specials. This year select locations also will offer Restaurant Week carry-out deals and to-go liquor deals. Learn more.
Find out more »April 2021
Project Clean Stream: Cape St. Claire
Due to Covid restrictions, advance registration will be required. There will be three starting points: Cape St. Claire Recreation Area Parking Lot (across the street from Graul’s) Deep Creek Marina (Cape stickers needed) Cape St. Claire Elementary School Flyer | To register
Find out more »GreenScape in Parole
Civic-minded volunteers are needed to freshen up and plant in several areas in the Parole community: Aris T. Allen Park Chambers Park Forest Villa Parole Health Care Bring your gardening tools and a mask. The event will be held rain or shine. For information contact Terence Wright, 443-852-0078, greaterparolecommunityassoc@gmail.com
Find out more »January 2022
First Day Hikes – Start the New Year Outside!
First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks First Day Hikes include First Weekend Outdoor Opportunities, with Ranger-led Hikes and Self-Guided Hike Options for the Whole Family! Maryland State Parks will be offering First Weekend hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2021- January 2, 2022. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of the new year! Join in Maryland…
Find out more »April 2022
GreenScape
GreenScape is a volunteer effort that encourages individuals and organizations to plant and maintain native flower and vegetable gardens in public spaces throughout the City. The City provides plant materials, mulch, trash bags and gloves, and in turn, members of the community volunteer to make a difference in Annapolis. This year’s selection will include many native pollinator plants so the butterflies and bees can join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of GreenScape. Organizational meetings will be held Wednesday, February…
Find out more »April 2023
Spring GreenScape
Spring GreenScape 2023 will be held on Saturday, April 22! It's a great opportunity to make our community beautiful by planting and sprucing up public spaces around town. If you want to know more attend the organizational meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis.) Meanwhile, the 2023 GreenScape Order Form is available online. Send the completed order form to Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov as soon as possible. All order forms are due at the…
Find out more »October 2023
2023 Lifeline 100: Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s Ride for Land & Water
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is excited to once again be an official nonprofit partner for the 2023 Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride and is recruiting cyclists of all ages and abilities to take part in this unique, organized ride of our beautiful county and raise funds on SRLT's behalf. The Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride offers a great experience for cyclists of all levels with 100, 65, 30, and 15 mile route options as well as…
Find out more »April 2024
GreenScape 2024 – the 32nd Anniversary!
GreenScape is a City and community partnership investment of beautification, clean-up, and planting in public spaces throughout the City. For over three decades, hundreds of projects have been initiated and adopted by individuals, community groups, and neighborhood associations. The projects are year-round commitments for care, watering, and weeding. How to get involved 1.) Attend the first organizational meeting (February 7 - see below). The meeting will assist you with ideas and lead you to other community resources. The second meeting,…
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