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Lewis Road Kayak Launch invasive species removal.
The Outstanding Oyster
Please join us for an afternoon of learning about the history of oysters in our Coastal Bays, the importance of them to our watershed, and current citizen-led efforts to help understand and restore these amazing creatures. This program will take place at Archer Oyster Company in George Island Landing on Friday, May 6th from 1:30-3:00
Evening Paddle on Ayers Creek
Join us for a 1-hour guided evening kayak program on Ayers Creek led by Maryland Coastal Bays Program staff in partnership with Ayers Creek Adventures. While out on the water, we will learn about some of the creatures that call our watershed home, and explore changes in the environment at dusk! This program will
Lewis Road Kayak Launch Road Clean Up
Join us on Thursday, August 4 from 8-10 am at the Lewis Road Kayak Launch for a litter clean up along the neighboring road
Discover Your Watershed
Join us on Monday, September 12 from 2-4 pm for MCBP’s Discover Your Watershed at the Lewis Road Kayak Launch
Lizard Hill Wetland Restoration Site Invasive Species Removal.
Join us on Thursday, October 6 from 2-4 pm at the Lizard Hill Wetland Restoration site for an invasive vine and tree removal.
Volunteer Opportunities
Throughout the year we host a variety of programs and events where volunteers are essential to our success. Check it out!
Fireside Chat with Dr. Archer Larned and Kim Abplanalp
The Dogfish Inn 105 Savannah Road, Lewis, DelawareDelmarva Birding Weekends is hosting a fireside chat after their Sea Birds and Seals Lewes Boat Tour. You must pre-register for both events. You can find the tour link here There is a fee for the tour; however, the chat is free but you must RSVP by emailing Jim Rapp at dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Heron Park 10009 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MarylandJoin Maryland Coastal Bays Program for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count at Heron Park. Each February, data collected from participants of the Great Backyard Bird Count are utilized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society to better understand global populations prior to Spring migration. MCBP’s Archer Larned and Kim Abplanalp will
Planting Native with Doug Tallamy
Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club 11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin, MarylandPlease join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Lower Shore Land Trust for "Planting Native: How to Bring Nature into your own Backyard" with special presenter Doug Tallamy. Attendees will hear from Doug on the importance of creating landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them, and how best to accomplish that goal. The
Annual Terrapin Survey
Every year MCBP hosts an annual Terrapin Survey and help survey for our State reptile! Come join us!
Marine Debris Plunder
West Ocean City HarborHelp us plunder marine debris by land or by sea