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Posted June 6, 2018
Montgomery County Bioblitz at Brookside Nature Center with Glenallen Elementary
The Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County Parks, ANS, and OEEP are very excited to share this BioBlitz with Glenallan ES. Together we will be getting a snapshot of the diversity of living things near Brookside Nature Center (within Wheaton Regional Park) in a short burst of time – hence the term bioblitz. This event…
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Posted June 6, 2018
Stormwater Summit for Montgomery County Homeowners
Sustainable Maryland, an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland, is pleased to invite residents of Montgomery County homeowners associations, civic associations, neighborhood groups, congregations, businesses and engaged residents to attend the Montgomery County Stormwater Summit for Homeowners Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton When: Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 – 8:30pm OVERVIEW: Learn…
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Posted June 6, 2018
Montgomery County Multi-Family Recycling Seminar
Find out how your property can maximize recycling achievement to recycle 70% by 2020! At our Multi-Family Recycling Seminar, you will: Meet with Montgomery County staff and get all of your solid waste and recycling questions answered Receive specific information on services and programs provided by Montgomery County Learn the latest information on the types…
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Posted June 6, 2018
Crabbs Branch Conservation Landscaping Project Ribbon Cutting
The Conservancy’s Crabbs Branch Conservation Landscaping Project is the latest of our small-scale green infrastructure initiatives. The project, which broke ground in May of 2018, can be found in Derwood, MD, where a concentration of runoff from hard surfaces like driveways, and streets led to a full-blown stormwater situation. When it rained, a stormwater pipe funneled thousands…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Norfolk Oyster Gardening
We ask that that all new oyster gardeners attend one of our New Gardener Seminars in June before gardening their first year. The seminars will teach you how to maintain your oyster garden throughout the coming year. After the seminar you will receive spat-on-shell (baby oysters set on recycled shells) and two 18″ x 10″…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Baltimore Floatilla
Why have a Floatilla in Baltimore Harbor? You know the phrase “use it or lose it”? Well, it doesn’t just apply to your cognitive skills, it applies to waterways like the Baltimore Harbor too. If the paddling community doesn’t use the Harbor then people are going to think we don’t care about water pollution and…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Bands in the Sand
Help the Chesapeake Bay Foundation kick off summer and raise critical funding to Save the Bay! Put your toes in the sand, a drink in your hand, and join us for live music from Mad Planet, Misspent Youth, and special guest Cowboy Mouth. “There’s nothing greater than a party with a purpose and Bands in…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Festival of the River
A unique coalition including The City of Richmond, Venture Richmond, the Richmond Symphony, VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, 1708 Gallery, James River Association, Capital Region Collaborative and other partners announces a special three-day event, The Festival of the River, which will take place on Brown’s Island June 8-10, 2018. This one-time…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Senator Bernie Fowler’s Patuxent River Wade In
Join former Senator Bernie Fowler and other dignitaries as they wade into the river for the30th anniversary of this great event! Mr. Fowler started the “white sneaker” test as a means of checking water clarity. His ingenuity has led to multi-tributary events across Maryland showcasing efforts to save our rivers and streams. Before and after…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Tour de Belt (bike race in Harrisburg)
Register by check, cash or credit card the day of the event. The Capital Area Greenbelt Association (CAGA) will be hosting the 18th annual Tour de Belt on the Capital Area Greenbelt. The Ride will follow the Greenbelt – a century-old system of parks and open spaces connected by a 20-mile trail. Starting and ending at HACC-Harrisburg…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Eastern Shore Oyster Gardening
If you need to purchase new cages, please order them below. You will be able to pick them up at the Roundup. Orders for new oysters may be paid online, by check prior to the event, or at the event by cash, check, or charge. https://secure.cbf.org/site/Ticketing;jsessionid=00000000.app363b?view=Tickets&id=101001&NONCE_TOKEN=4F87316E322D4E2496D34DCE831ABACA
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Posted May 31, 2018
Bay Discovery Trips
From fishing and canoe trips to sailing on our historic skipjack, join us out on the water! Join us for an upcoming trip on the water. Experience our beautiful Bay and its tributaries first hand, learn about the creatures that inhabit our waterways, and get a taste of what 35,000 students experience each year when…
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Posted May 31, 2018
Clean the Bay Day
Each year, on the first Saturday of June, thousands of Virginians simultaneously descend on the rivers, streams, and beaches of the Chesapeake Bay watershed to remove harmful litter and debris. Thirty years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for families, military installations, businesses, clubs, civic or church…
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Posted May 30, 2018
Water Week in Downtown Lancaster
Visit the National Wildlife Federation at various spots throughout downtown Lancaster on Friday June 1st as we celebrate the beginning of Lancaster County Water Week! • Mio Studio, 154 N. Prince St. – Handcrafted jewelry. Percentage of sales goes back to Lancaster Water Week. • Foxduck, 11 W. King St. – Print shop featuring Lancaster…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Festival of the River: Three Days of Music, Art and Environment Under the Big Tent and on Brown’s Island
A unique coalition including The City of Richmond, Venture Richmond, the Richmond Symphony, VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, 1708 Gallery, James River Association, Capital Region Collaborative and other partners announces a special three-day event, The Festival of the River, which will take place on Brown’s Island June 8-10, 2018. This one-time…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Tour de Belt
Register by check, cash or credit card the day of the event. The Capital Area Greenbelt Association (CAGA) will be hosting the 18th annual Tour de Belt on the Capital Area Greenbelt. The Ride will follow the Greenbelt – a century-old system of parks and open spaces connected by a 20-mile trail. Starting and ending at HACC-Harrisburg…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Bands in the Sand
Help CBF kick off summer and raise critical funding to Save the Bay! Put your toes in the sand, a drink in your hand, and join us for live music from Mad Planet, Misspent Youth, and special guest Cowboy Mouth. <!–BEGIN HIDE LOGOS Founding Sponsor Title Sponsor END HIDE LOGOS –>”There’s nothing greater than a…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Senator Bernie Fowler’s Patuxent River Wade In
Join former Senator Bernie Fowler and other dignitaries as they wade into the river for the30th anniversary of this great event! Mr. Fowler started the “white sneaker” test as a means of checking water clarity. His ingenuity has led to multi-tributary events across Maryland showcasing efforts to save our rivers and streams. Before and after…
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Posted May 11, 2018
2018 Baltimore Floatilla
You know the phrase “use it or lose it”? Well, it doesn’t just apply to your cognitive skills, it applies to waterways like the Baltimore Harbor too. If the paddling community doesn’t use the Harbor then people are going to think we don’t care about water pollution and public access in Baltimore. Healthy Harbor and…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Norfolk Oyster Gardening Seminar
Did you know a single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day? Imagine how clear our waterways would be if we had more oysters! You can help us! By becoming an oyster gardener, you actually become a “foster parent” for a few hundred baby oysters. Plus it’s a fun activity…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Skipjack Stanley Norman Trip
For most Chesapeake Bay fans, the word “skipjack” brings to mind romantic images of a Bay tradition. For watermen, the word means hard work and a long day of oyster dredging on the Bay. For trip participants on the Stanley Norman, the skipjack experience will involve a little of each! While aboard, you’ll be invited…
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Posted May 11, 2018
Pennsylvania Student Leadership Canoe Classic
“High school students from across the Keystone State team up in pairs of two and put their canoeing skills to the test against other high school teams. This year’s event will be part of the Riverlands Trail Festival and Lancaster Water Week. In addition to the canoeing competition, there will be educational exhibits, live music,…
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Posted May 11, 2018
30th Annual Clean the Bay Day
“Each year, on the first Saturday of June, thousands of Virginians simultaneously descend on the rivers, streams, and beaches of the Chesapeake Bay watershed to remove harmful litter and debris. Thirty years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for families, military installations, businesses, clubs, civic or church…