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Whether you are a lover of seafood, or a proponent for water quality, we can all come to agreement on the significance of oysters to our Coastal Bays watershed. There’s much thanks to give to these fine filter feeders and work to be done towards their restoration. We hope you will join us in celebrating these incredible invertebrates. Happy National Oyster Day! 🦪 ... See MoreSee Less
August Newsletter 2022 Upcoming Volunteer Events (click on each for more details) Volunteer Calendar (one click shopping for events all year) Director's Notes A Note from the Director Did you know ...
Mark your calendars!Come join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program at Worcester County Maryland Library as we learn about some unique bay and ocean creatures in the most interesting way possible, by examining their bones!! Participants will learn fun tips and tricks to make them better observers and enjoy an hour of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration. You might even get to hold a LIVING fish or two…Schedule for Ocean Organism Observations:Tuesday, August 2 * 10:30 am * Berlin BranchTuesday, August 2 * 2 pm * Ocean Pines BranchWednesday, August 3 * 10:30 am * Ocean City BranchThursday, August 4 * 10:30 am * Snow Hill BranchThursday, August 4 * 2 pm * Pocomoke BranchOcean Organism ObservationsTuesday, August 2 * 10:30 am * Berlin BranchTuesday, August 2 * 2 pm * Ocean Pines BranchWednesday, August 3 * 10:30 am * Ocean City BranchThursday, August 4 * 10:30 am * Snow Hill BranchThursday, August 4 * 2 pm * Pocomoke BranchCome join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program as we learn about some unique ocean creatures in the most interesting way possible, by examining their bones!! Participants will learn fun tips and tricks to make them better observers and enjoy an hour of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration. You might even get to hold a LIVING fish or two... ... See MoreSee Less
It is officially fledgling season! A fledgling is a young bird that is becoming capable of flight, but still has not mastered it. If you see a gull walking around but not flying, it is probably just fine. Once they take their first leap of faith off of their rooftop nest, fledglings often are not able to make it back up. But, not to fear! The fledglings' adult parents are around nearby making sure they are fed.And since our summer temperatures have soared, it has created an even better reason for fledglings to leap off of sizzling rooftops for a cooler environment. Don't worry - they are right where they are supposed to be until they can take complete flight! So, if you chance upon one, leave it be. Although it may not seem natural to you, this is how our wildlife has adapted to our environment. So for them, this is perfectly fine. ... See MoreSee Less
