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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Critter Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Berlin Main Street is partnering with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to host a Coastal Critter Crawl! \nBuckingham Elementary School students have created posters that feature 23 local critters found in the Coastal Bays watershed! \nTo participant\, pick up an entry form on April 19th at the Berlin Welcome Center (Foyer open 24/7) search the downtown windows of participating shops & write down the animal names\, then return your completed form to be entered into the drawing to win one of the stuffed animals in the window! Drawing will be April 27th.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/coastal-critter-crawl/
LOCATION:Tow of Berlin
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T132838Z
UID:4017-1728817200-1728820800@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Storybook Walk Ribbon Cutting for "Keep Our Beaches Clean! What if Everybody Did That?"
DESCRIPTION:What started as an idea to further promote local stewardship and awareness surrounding trash clean ups\, has metamorphosed into a multi-partner endeavor to bring a story to life. Maryland Coastal Bays Program\, in collaboration with the Town of Ocean City\, Plak That\, 1% for the Planet\, and Di angelo Publications\, has implemented a Storybook Walk for the locally authored “Keep Our Beaches Clean! What If Everybody Did That?” at the newly renovated Bayside Park at 3rd Street in downtown Ocean City. \n\nStorybook Walks are a wonderful way to expand literacy all the while enjoying some outdoor exercise. They typically feature large scale pages of a book chronologically placed along a trail\, or\, in this case\, a bayside boardwalk. This specific walk spotlights\, “Keep Our Beaches Clean! What If Everybody Did That?”\, a book written by an inspiring class of Showell Elementary School 2nd graders in collaboration with professional surfer Kelly Slater. The book was released this past spring by Di angelo Publications. Mackenzie Keyser\, the facilitating teacher from Showell Elementary says\, “the students and I are so thrilled\, and honored\, to have ‘Keep Our Beaches Clean! What If Everybody Did That?’ made into a Storybook Walk! Our hopes are that through this extension of the book\, children from all over will be eager to help do their part to keep our beaches clean!” \n\nAs they approach the Storybook Walk\, visitors will encounter a panel that outlines how to use the walk. As they continue\, readers will embark on a story about how the choices we make can impact the beach and the critters that live there. It ends with a panel that includes a QR code that links to more resources such as a lesson plan that compliments the book. These panels were created with ideas from all the partners and brought to life by local graphic designer Mark Huey. The event will feature guest speakers\, including Mackenzie Keyser\, an official ribbon cutting\, and a book signing by the student authors themselves! There will be books on site for purchase from Coastal Bays\, or attendees can bring their own to get signed.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/storybook-walk-ribbon-cutting-for-keep-our-beaches-clean-what-if-everybody-did-that/
LOCATION:Bayside Park 3rd Street\, 3rd Street Bayside\, Ocean City\, Maryland\, 21842
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20240410T201957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T155143Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Up the Coast - Save the Date
DESCRIPTION:James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View\, DE \nThe Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center)  are excited to offer “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the DE Inland and MD Coastal Bays” for children ages 6-12 this summer! This unique “bay-hop” education program will include a series of fun interactive activities focused on topics such as watersheds\, estuaries\, and wildlife guided by Center and MCBP environmental educators. \n\nThere are two date options for the program. Registration for each day will be separate. Registration for Delaware will be released in May and registration for Maryland will be released in June. Youth are welcome to participate in one or both sessions! Please note that each day takes place at a different location and will offer slightly different activities. \n\nThis program is FREE\, but donations are greatly appreciated and will help support MCBP and Center educational programming. Donations to the Center can be submitted through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/vbc5tf8m. Donations can also be accepted on the day-of in the form of a check made out to “Delaware Center for the Inland Bays” with “JUTC” written in the memo line. \n\nPlease send any additional questions to MCBP Education Coordinator\, Liz Wist at lwist@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/journey-up-the-coast-save-the-date/
LOCATION:James Farm Ecological Preserve\, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd\, Ocean View\, Delaware\, 19970
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20240425T202332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T005115Z
UID:3849-1715353200-1715358600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Disappearing Islands: A Turn of Events - Presentation Series
DESCRIPTION:Islands serve as critical habitat to numerous iconic species found in the Maryland Coastal Bays. Throughout the last several decades\, island loss and the impacts it has on species like colonial nesting bird populations have been alarming. But there is still hope to restore these once abundant islands and the populations of our colonial nesting birds. \nPlease join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) for a series of presentations that will dive deeper into the history of island loss\, the iconic species that depend on them\, and ways we are working to combat this issue. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/disappearing-islands-a-turn-of-events-presentation-series/
LOCATION:Berlin Library\, 13 Harrison Avenue\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20240417T163102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T163512Z
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SUMMARY:Selsey Road Restoration Grass Planting
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to help plant grasses generously donated by the West Ocean City Association.\n\n\nWe ask that all volunteers wear close-toed shoes\, appropriate outdoor clothing\, bring their own reusable water bottle\, bug spray\, and gardening gloves if they’d like to. MCBP will have tools available to help dig holes. Volunteers will need to sign a waiver upon arrival. As parking is limited\, we thought we’d stretch out the time period so don’t feel obligated to arrive for the beginning nor stay the duration. Though some of us will be celebrating at Waterman’s Restaurant afterwards and would love volunteers to join us!\n\nJust a heads up\, there is no bathroom at this site. \n\nA email will be sent out the week of the event with reminders and detailed location instructions.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/selsey-road-restoration-grass-planting/
LOCATION:Selsey Road\, West  Ocean City\, Selsey Road\, Ocean City\, Maryland\, 21842
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20240313T135325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T135504Z
UID:3795-1714577400-1714581000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team Training
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is looking for dedicated volunteers to join the Stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team. Volunteers will be responsible for routinely checking popular spawning grounds to rescue stranded or flipped horseshoe crabs during the spawning season from May to July. This volunteer program helps prevent mass casualties of horseshoe crabs and allows us to better understand stranding patterns throughout the Coastal Bays. Register to become a volunteer Here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/horseshoe-crab-recovery-team-training/
LOCATION:Sarbanes Center\, 6695-6699 Verrazano Bridge\, Berlin\, MD\, 21811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20240102T220448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153933Z
UID:3701-1711188000-1711195200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Explore the Estuary -Adult Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:“Rain Gardens: Getting Down to Business”\nPart 2 of the spring Talk and Walk series at the Berlin Library. \nDo I need a rain garden? Are rain gardens just big wet spots in my yard? Maybe\, and no! Come hear a talk with Jennifer Dindinger\, Watershed Restoration Specialist with UMD Extension\, and learn about the ins and outs of rain garden siting\, installation\, and maintenance. The program includes a local walk to see examples of rain gardens around town.  \nRegister here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/explore-the-estuary-adult-learning-series-3/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20230508T140517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T184442Z
UID:3370-1706551200-1706551200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Jenkins Point Restoration for Resilience Community Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Coastal Bays Program will host a public meeting on the Jenkins Point Restoration Project on Monday\, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse Meeting Room on 100 Clubhouse Drive. \n\nMCBP held a public meeting on the subject last May\, and the Jan. 29 meeting will serve as an update\, including presentation of a revised project design for which community feedback will be solicited. \n\nSteve Farr\, the Watershed Coordinator for Maryland Coastal Bays Program\, said Jenkins Point is on the Isle of Wight Bay\, just offshore of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. He said the area has seen significant erosion\, reducing the resilience of the fragmented peninsula and the adjacent mainland community infrastructure\, including the Yacht Club\, the Osprey Point condominium community and the Pines Point residential community and marina to the increasing effects of climate change. \n\nMCBP received a grant in 2022 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to fund the design and permitting phase of the restoration project. Construction of the project will require additional funding. \n\nTo attend the meeting virtually\, use the invite link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2ZmNGE2MzktZTQwOC00ODg2LTk2MDctNzhhNmE5YjE4OWY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22625a6322-2b2f-40fa-94f8-d7dd44d78153%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221bbee60b-d4e0-49eb-b4c6-d257cae7f063%22%7d. \n\nThe meeting will be recorded and available for viewing later through the Ocean Pines website\, oceanpines.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/jenkins-point-restoration-for-resiliency-project/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20231221T174658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T173937Z
UID:3684-1705078800-1705084200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:"Elevating the Nature of Living Landscapes" with special presenter Rick Darke
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Lower Shore Land Trust for “Elevating the Nature of Living Landscapes” with special presenter Rick Darke. Attendees will hear from Rick on the importance of landscapes being a livable outdoor space\, where people can gather\, relax\, and explore\, and how best to accomplish that goal. \n\nThe event will take place on Friday\, January 12\, 2024 at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club located at 11401 Country Club Drive in Berlin\, Maryland. Doors will open at 4:30 and the presentation will run from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Q & A to follow. There is an option to purchase a signed copy of Rick’s book after the event. \nSpace is limited so you need to register – \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/elevating-the-nature-of-living-landscapes-with-special-presenter-rick-darke/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220203T201448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T202112Z
UID:2224-1701507600-1701514800@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for our final Discover Your Watershed (DYW) event of 2023! The DYW will take place on Saturday\, December 2nd from 9:30 – 11:00 am at our  Showell Property. We will be removing the notorious invasive species\, wisteria\, from various areas around the site. \nThis restoration site is part of the Maryland Coastal Bay’s Trail to Restore the Shore project! It is open to the public for non-commercial use of non-motorized watercraft. \n     Registration
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-4/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20210119T150926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T115546Z
UID:1397-1685404800-1686441599@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Annual Terrapin Survey
DESCRIPTION:Terrapin Survey & Training \nEvery year MCBP hosts an  annual Terrapin Survey and help survey for our State reptile! Click here to learn more about the survey and how you can participate in this citizen science program. \nThe Maryland Coastal Bays Program has been collecting a variety of data relating to diamondback terrapin populations in the Coastal Bays. Organized terrapin headcount surveys began in 2012 in collaboration with Maryland DNR and other members of the diamondback terrapin work group. \nCounts take place both on water and on land. From motorboats to kayaks and SUPs\, all are encouraged to participate. Terrapins are the only turtle occupying brackish water\, but other turtles\, such as snapping turtles\, may venture into more brackish water\, so it is important that you can identify the correct species. Terrapin Survey Training Presentation \nLocations of surveys depend on the number of crews that are available and may take place in all of Maryland’s Coastal Bays. You can register HERE \nIf you have any questions on this survey\, please contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/terrapins/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20230314T183146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T151539Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Native with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Please 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. \nThe event will take place on Friday\, April 14\, 2023 at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club located at 11401 Country Club Drive in Berlin\, Maryland. Doors will open at 4:30 and the presentation will run from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Q & A to follow. \nRegistration is REQUIRED for everyone coming to this event. Please register today as seating is limited. Although this event is free\, donations are accepted. On the evening of the event\, light refreshments will be served. The Clubhouse bar and restaurant will also be open for cash purchases. \nRegister Here \nSpeaker Biography:\nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 111 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include  Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award.  In 2021\, he co-founded Homegrown National Park (https://homegrownnationalpark.org/) with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association. \nContact us at (410) 213-2297 or mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org for any questions you may have! \nThis program is supported through the EPA Environmental Education grant Living Local.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/planting-native-with-doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club\, 11401 Country Club Drive\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20230119T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T153327Z
UID:3134-1676883600-1676892600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join Maryland Coastal Bays Program for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count at Heron Park.\n\n\nEach 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. \n\n\nMCBP’s Archer Larned and Kim Abplanalp will lead a group at the park.  A few species we may come across include the American Wigeon\, White Throated Sparrow\, and Pied-billed Grebe. We’ll also likely see a variety of waterfowl and forest birds\, and possibly eagles and other raptors!\n\n So\, grab your cold weather gear\, some sturdy boots\, and your binoculars! \nTo learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count\, visit https://www.birdcount.org/. \nWe will have fresh hot coffee on site. \nTo save on disposables\, please remember to bring a personal mug. \nContact Archer Larned at alarned@mdcoastalbays.org for additional information\n\n\n \nSpace is limited so please Register Here\n\n\n \nHeron Park
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Heron Park\, 10009 Old Ocean City Blvd\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220203T221006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151430Z
UID:2244-1665064800-1665072000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Lizard Hill Wetland Restoration Site Invasive Species Removal.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 6 from 2-4 pm at the Lizard Hill Wetland Restoration site for an invasive vine and tree removal. Led by MCBP staff\, this free\, volunteer event is a great opportunity to give back to the Coastal Bays! \nRegister here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/lizard-hill-wetland-restoration-site-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220203T220719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151517Z
UID:2242-1662991200-1662998400@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, September 12 from 2-4 pm for MCBP’s Discover Your Watershed at the Lewis Road Kayak Launch. We will be removing invasive wisteria from the site\, in addition to kayaking Ayers Creek to learn about our local ecosystems! Led by MCBP staff\, this free\, volunteer event is a great opportunity to give back to the Coastal Bays!\nRegister here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-6/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220203T220316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151558Z
UID:2240-1659600000-1659607200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Road Kayak Launch Road Clean Up
DESCRIPTION: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. Led by MCBP staff\, this free\, volunteer event is a great opportunity to give back to the Coastal Bays! \nRegister here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/lewis-road-kayak-launch-road-clean-up/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220701T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T164603Z
UID:2529-1657650600-1657657800@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Evening Paddle on Ayers Creek
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nThis program will take place at Ayers Creek Adventures in Berlin\, MD. Feel free to bring your own kayak\, or rent one. To register and pay\, click on this link: https://forms.gle/PPeJKE63ju5Q5doq5. \n\nIf you have any questions about registering for the program\, please email Katie Kavanagh at kkavanagh@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/evening-paddle-on-ayers-creek/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20220422T180447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T180447Z
UID:2404-1651800600-1651851000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:The Outstanding Oyster
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will take place at Archer Oyster Company in George Island Landing on Friday\, May 6th from 1:30-3:00 pm. Participants will learn about oyster from MCBP staff\, take a tour of Archer Oyster Company\, led by owner Jess Baunhofer\, and learn about the Oyster Gardening Program and other oyster conservation efforts from Joe and Gail Jankowski with Protectors of the St. Martin River. \nTo click   here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/the-outstanding-oyster/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20210527T212029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T204307Z
UID:1743-1633019400-1633039200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Movie Night to Celebrate the Bays
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n\nShould you experience any difficulties purchasing tickets online\, please contact us at mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext 106. Thank you.\n \nRain/Wind Date: October 7\, 2021. \nMaryland Coastal Bay Programs is excited to be hosting an outdoor movie night for our 25th-anniversary event at the Windmill Creek Winery & Vineyard.  Bring the whole family to enjoy an outdoor feature film: The Biggest Little Farm plus a few shorts. Producer John Chester will be providing a special video introduction just for this event. \nIn addition to the movies\, there will be an MCBP Showcase Tent of fun activities related to our projects with living plants and watershed creatures\, wave and wind simulations\, dress-up-like-a-field-scientist\, a real oyster cage\, and our nesting platform model. There will also be an extensive silent auction with over 50 items of artwork\, gift certificates\, and baskets (see the partial list here). And\, of course\, lots of good food and drink with music by Margo and Company. We’ll see you there for another fun MCBP event! \nPlease remember to bring your folding chairs and dress for a chilly evening! \n$20 Adults | Kids Free \nFood | Wine | Music | Silent Auction | Kids Activities | MCBP Showcase
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/movie-night-to-celebrate-the-bays/
LOCATION:Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery\, 11206 Worcester Hwy\, Berlin
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T212241Z
UID:1399-1622505600-1625097599@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give-A-Day for the Bays:Horseshoe Crabs
DESCRIPTION:This month we honor the Horseshoe Crabs\, have you seen them at the beach yet? \nMCBP assists the Department of Natural Resources with an annual horseshoe survey. Click here for more details. \nJune marks the beginning of spawning season for these amazing prehistoric inhabitants of our waterways. And this species has been saving our lives for decades. Their blood reacts strongly to bacterial infections and is used to test for bacterial contamination of medical equipment-like that syringe that gave you your covid shot. \nRight now the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the Atlantic horseshoe crab as ‘vulnerable’\, just one step below endangered. \nSo for this month\, and for the rest of the summer\, you can help horseshoe crabs in you own small way. If you find one on the beach that’s been flipped upside down\, turn it righ side up so it can go on its way. For creatures that have been saving our lives for decades\, it’s the least we can do. \nCheck out the  Just flip ’em!™ program.  It is a great program designed to bring attention to the hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) who die each year from stranding (stuck upside down) during their yearly spawning ritual and to encourage individuals\, through a simple act of compassion\, to take the time to assist and appreciate these remarkable creatures. \nJust flip ’em™ Program – Horseshoe Crab
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/horseshoe-crabs/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20210115T005337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T163919Z
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SUMMARY:Give-A-Day to the Bays:Market Madness
DESCRIPTION:It’s Market Madness Month – Support your local farmer markets and watermen \n\nAs we head into Spring\, for this month’s “Give-A-Day” back to MCBP\, we encourage you to explore our watershed’s local farmer and seafood markets for your spring and summer cravings! \nWhen possible\, buying food from local sources is a great way to reduce environmental impact. Local farmers and watermen implement practices that show care and commitment to protecting our local environment while providing the community with safe and accessible food options. Our encouragement for you this month is to simply explore the local food source options around you and attempt to engage with the local farmers who may be your very own neighbor! Included below is a link to MCBP’s Living Local project – an environmental education initiative designed to educate the community about the beneficial environmental impacts of sustainable farming practices and encourage the consumption of local products. Below you will also find a list of local markets\, this list is not comprehensive\, and we encourage you to explore all of the potential market options near you! \nPlease visit: https://mdcoastalbays.org/the-programs/education/community-programs-and-resources/living-local/ to learn about five local farms and where to find their products and contact information. \n  \nLocal Farmer’s Markets \nOcean Pines Farmers and Artisan Market \nWhite Horse Park\, Ocean Pines\, MD \nYear Round \nSaturdays \n9:00am – 1:00pm through March 27 \n8:00am – 1:00pm beginning April 3 \n\nCamden Avenue Farmers Market \n1401 Camden Avenue\, Salisbury\, MD \nYear Round \nTuesdays\, 2:30 – 5:30 pm \n\nBerlin Farmers Market \nPitts and Commerce St.\, Berlin\, MD \nMay – September \nSundays\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm \n\nLocal Seafood \nMartin Fish Co. \n12929 Harbor Road\, Ocean City\, MD \n410-213-2195 \nSeaborn \n12906 Harbor Road\, Ocean City\, MD \nThursday-Sunday 443-235-3448 or 443-397-2216 \nSkilligalee Seafood \nWest Ocean City Harbor \n443-235-1489
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/market-madness/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T061721
CREATED:20200427T162709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T160403Z
UID:517-1593504000-1593536400@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean Up OC
DESCRIPTION:Join us and celebrate 50 years of Earth Day by picking up trash before it goes into our beach and bays. We’ll provide you with supplies and shirts while supplies last. For more information email sandis@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-oc/
LOCATION:Ocean City Town Hall\, 101 3rd Street\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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