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SUMMARY:Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:Bay Day Updates: \nCome out to White Horse Park in Ocean Pines on Sunday\, May 17th from 10-2 to learn how you can make a difference in your own backyard and community\, and see the amazing organizations working to protect our Coastal Bays watershed. This fun-filled educational day is hosted by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association. We are so pleased to announce that Boogiemen will provide music at the event\, and we have over 25 environmental providers coming to share knowledge and community resources. \nFollow along at the event on Facebook to learn more: \n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/766746363104693
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/bay-day/
LOCATION:White Horse Park\, 239 Ocean Parkway\, Ocean Pines\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:Stories to Save Us:The Saltmarsh Sparrow
DESCRIPTION:On April 25th at 1pm\, MCBP has partnered with the Assateague Island National Seashore on a filmscreening event of Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow. We will explore the historic and current conditions of mid-Atlantic salt marshes through the perspective of a small\, reclusive brown bird called the Saltmarsh Sparrow. The filmscreening will be followed up by a Q&A panel of experts on salt marsh ecosystems\, restoration projects\, and their surrounding communities. This portion of the event will take place at the Assateague Island National Seashore visitor’s center. \n\nFollowing the panel\, Rangers from the National Seashore will lead an optional guided walk on Assateague Island\, across the Verrezano Bridge\, to discuss phenomena happening in the Park’s salt marshes\, and ongoing efforts to address them. \n\nTheater space is limited! Please register for this event using the QR or HERE  \nThank you to our key partners for supporting this event: Delmarva Resource Conservation and Development Council (Delmarva RC&D)\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources\, Wildlife and Heritage Division
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/stories-to-save-usthe-saltmarsh-sparrow/
LOCATION:Assateague Island Visitor Center\, 11800 Marsh View Drive\, BERLIN\, MD\, 21811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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SUMMARY:Community Beach Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a Community Beach Clean up on Saturday\, April 11th  from 9-11 am\, 4th Street and the boardwalk. We will be working to pick up trash on the beach and surrounding streets. Check in and pick up for materials. There will be tables set up with all the equipment needed for your clean up!  At 10:45\, participants will meet back at the boardwalk location celebrate all their hard work and weigh all trash! We encourage everyone to arrive a few minutes early for find parking. We hope you will come out to join us!\n\nThis event is a collaborative partnership between Town of Ocean City\, Beach Heroes-OC\, Maryland Coastal Bays Program\, OC Surf Club\, Assateague Coastal Trust\, Surfrider Foundation- Ocean City Maryland Chapter\, Restore the Shore\, and Go Green Oc. *a waiver will need to be signed upon arrival. If you cannot attend the event\, but would like to participate in a clean up\, please check out the Adopt Your Beach/Street Program.\n\nSee less
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/community-beach-clean-up/
LOCATION:4th Street and the Boardwalk\, Ocean City\, Maryland\, 21842
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED!\n\nVolunteer with us on Thursday\, April 9th from 9:30-11:00 am for trail maintenance on a local restoration site.\n\nIf you are looking to kickstart the Spring season after the cold winter months\, join us at our Bishopville site for some spring cleaning and  improvements to existing trails.\n\nFor more information and to register\, click the link below:\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/mbG3rai8ezTi8PpRA
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-7/
LOCATION:Lizard Hill Restoration Site
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Coastal Bays Office – 8219 Stephen Decatur Highway \nJoin MCBP and the Protectors of the St. Martin River to help construct oyster cages for this year’s oyster gardening program. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and it’s partners. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, feel free to email MCBP Science Coordinator Carly Toulan at ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org \nRegistration HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-5/
LOCATION:Maryland Coastal Bays Office\, 8219 Stephen Decatur Hwy\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:MCBP Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Come test your skills at a fun and challenging evening of trivia at Seacrets’ Morley Hall! All trivia questions will be focused on Maryland and the Coastal Bays. Teams of singles\, couples\, and multiple people are welcome! Doors open at 5:15 and trivia will begin at 6:00 pm sharp! The best advice we can give you to become a Coastal Bays aficionado is to look through our social media posts\, publications\, and creature features! There is no pre-registration required for this event. You must be 21 and over to attend this event.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/mcbp-trivia-night/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000
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SUMMARY:Explore the Estuary - Adult Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Writing in Nature: A place-based writing workshop with MCBP’s Environmental Literacy Specialist\, Andrea García. \nWe hope you will join us for this unique writing workshop where nature is the storyteller. Participants will immerse themselves in nature and use the majesty of the outdoors to fuel their creative juices. This event’s location will be announced at the beginning of November. Capacity: 20 participants \nParticipants will learn about the unique features of the Coastal Bays watershed\, and strategies to incorporate that knowledge into their original works of creative writing. Location will be shared with registered participants closer to the time of the event. Please bring your own chair for the writing and share-out portions of the program. \nThis is an 18+ event with a cap of 20 people. \nRegister HERE \n*Everyone needs to register individually. \nPlease email MCBP Environmental Literacy Specialist\, Andrea García\, at agarcia@mdcoastalbays.org with any questions.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/explore-the-estuary-adult-learning-series-6/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
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CREATED:20251002T203548Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Estuary - Adult Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with an Archeologist featuring Aaron Levinthal \nPlease join MCBP for an evening at the Rackliffe House with archeologist Aaron Levinthal as we take a dive into the archeological history surrounding the Coastal Bays region and what he has unsurfaced about the culture of food in this region. Capacity 20 participants. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/explore-the-estuary-adult-learning-series-5/
LOCATION:Rackliffe House\, 11800 Marshview Lane\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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SUMMARY:Explore the Estuary - Adult Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Fish Printing with Eastern Shore Gyotaku. \nPlease join MCBP and Eastern Shore Gyotaku\, Robby Chin at the Coastal Bays office to learn about the tradition Japanese method of fish printing. Robby will walk participants through its history and the process. All participants will have the chance to print local shellfish on paper to commemorate the evening. This is a 21+ event with a cap of 16 people. \nClick HERE to register! \n     
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/explore-the-estuary-adult-learning-series-4/
LOCATION:Maryland Coastal Bays Office\, 8219 Stephen Decatur Hwy\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20210119T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T143842Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Plunder
DESCRIPTION:Join Captain Jack as he helps us clean our Bays of debris. You can participate by land or by sea and pick up in an area of your choice or we’ll be happy to provide you with a location.  You can pre-register ahead of time and pick up your supplies prior to the date\, or pick them up day of at the Ocean Pines Marina.  And then you can bring your loot back anytime between 10 and 1 and Captain Jack will exchange it for a commemorative tee shirt. \nClick Here to Register  \nAnd please email mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org with any questions or concerns you may have!
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/marine-debris-plunder/
LOCATION:White Horse Park Boat Ramp\, Ocean Pines\, MD\, 21811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T113000
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SUMMARY:Journey Up the Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) are excited to offer our “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the Delaware Inland and Maryland Coastal Bays Program” for children ages 6-12 again this summer! Two programs will be available: \nThursday\, July 10th from 9:00 – 11:30 am at Assateague State Park in Berlin\, MD \nAND \nThursday\, July 31th from 9:00 – 11:30 am at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View\, DE \nThis unique “bay-hop” education program will include a series of fun interactive activities focused on topics such as watersheds\, estuaries\, and wildlife guided by MCBP and the Center environmental educators. Registration  Now Open
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/journey-up-the-coast-save-the-date-2/
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:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20250121T214514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T195558Z
UID:3447-1752138000-1752147000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Journey Up the Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) are excited to offer our “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the Delaware Inland and Maryland Coastal Bays Program” for children ages 6-12 again this summer! Two programs will be available: \nThursday\, July 10th from 9:00 – 11:30 am at Assateague State Park in Berlin\, MD – HERE is the link to register for this program \nAND \nThursday\, July 31th from 9:00 – 11:30 am at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View\, DE – HERE is the link to register for this program. \nThis unique “bay-hop” education program will include a series of fun interactive activities focused on topics such as watersheds\, estuaries\, and wildlife guided by MCBP and the Center environmental educators.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/journey-up-the-coast/
LOCATION:Assateague State Park\, 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy\, Berlin\, Maryland\, 21811
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20250417T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200319Z
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SUMMARY:The Atlantic Bay Scallop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the history and the future of the Atlantic Bay scallop from leading experts from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science\, University of the Eastern Shore\, and the Department of Natural Resources. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to learn about bay scallops aquaculture and a limited amount of participants will be able to take a boat ride out to the aquaculture location to experience it from the water. Register HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/the-atlantic-bay-scallop/
LOCATION:Baywater Landing Marina
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20250417T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190335Z
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SUMMARY:Stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Volunter Training
DESCRIPTION:Become a horseshoe crab volunteer! Last year our stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team rescued over 7\,900 horseshoe crabs. If you are interested in joining us this spawning season\, please register for our training on April 30th at 4 pm held at the Assateague National Seashore Education Center (7205 Stephen Decatur Hwy\, Berlin MD 21811) Register HERE. \n\nThe Training is mandatory for all new volunteers. It will include information about the mission of the Stranded Spawing Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team\, how to safely handle horseshoe crabs\, how to fill out the data sheet\, and the importance of horseshoe crabs. Volunteers will also be given all the materials needed to participate. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding the volunteer program\, please contact Kelsey Poisal at kposal@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/stranded-spawning-horseshoe-crab-volunter-training/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20250417T185713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200534Z
UID:4204-1745582400-1745769600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Sunfest Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We will be working a beer truck with several of our amazing volunteers at the Ocean City Springfest this year to raise funds that will go towards all the great things our organization does for the Coastal Bays. \n\nCome by and purchase a cold one for a great cause! \n\nWe could use a few more volunteers for this event\, click HERE for details and to sign up. Feel free to also reach out to Carly Toulan ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org  for any questions you may have.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/sunfest-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Ocean City Inlet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20250417T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T185210Z
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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:20260526T185238
CREATED:20241009T132838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T132838Z
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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:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20240821T203627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T203627Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting for Ten-Year Plan Update - Ocean City
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is hosting three public meetings throughout the month of September to provide information and seek public input on the program’s proposed new ten-year management plan beginning in 2025. \nThe 10-year management plan\, referred to as the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP)\, is MCBP’s strategic plan for actions to be implemented by the Program and its partners over the next decade. \nThis will be the third plan since the program’s inception. The current plan can be reviewed here \nThe draft proposed plan includes four key themes\, including: providing healthy waters; protecting fish\, wildlife and their habitats; enhancing coastal resiliency; and conducting outreach and education to the community. \nThe three meetings will all be the same other than locations and venues. Please email mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org for any questions or clarifications you may need. Or call Sandi at 410-213-2297 ext 106
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/community-meeting-for-ten-year-plan-update-ocean-city/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Conference Center\, 6600 Coastal Highway\, Ocean City\, Maryland\, 21842
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20240821T200607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T200607Z
UID:3979-1726682400-1726689600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Community Meeting for Ten-Year Plan Update - Snow Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is hosting three public meetings throughout the month of September to provide information and seek public input on the program’s proposed new ten-year management plan beginning in 2025. \nThe 10-year management plan\, referred to as the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP)\, is MCBP’s strategic plan for actions to be implemented by the Program and its partners over the next decade. \nThis will be the third plan since the program’s inception. The current plan can be reviewed here \nThe draft proposed plan includes four key themes\, including: providing healthy waters; protecting fish\, wildlife and their habitats; enhancing coastal resiliency; and conducting outreach and education to the community. \nThe three meetings will all be the same other than locations and venues. Please email mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org for any questions or clarifications you may need. Or call Sandi at 410-213-2297 ext 106
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/community-meeting-for-ten-year-plan-update-snow-hill/
LOCATION:Worcester County Recreation and Parks\, 6030 Public Landing Road\, Snow Hill\, Maryland\, 21863
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20240821T195804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T195804Z
UID:3975-1726408800-1726416000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Community Meeting for Ten-Year Plan Update - Ocean Pines
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is hosting three public meetings throughout the month of September to provide information and seek public input on the program’s proposed new ten-year management plan beginning in 2025. \nThe 10-year management plan\, referred to as the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP)\, is MCBP’s strategic plan for actions to be implemented by the Program and its partners over the next decade. \nThis will be the third plan since the program’s inception. The current plan can be reviewed here \nThe draft proposed plan includes four key themes\, including: providing healthy waters; protecting fish\, wildlife and their habitats; enhancing coastal resiliency; and conducting outreach and education to the community. \nThe three meetings will all be the same other than locations and venues. Please email mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org for any questions or clarifications you may need. Or call Sandi at 410-213-2297 ext 106
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/community-meeting-for-ten-year-plan-update-ocean-pines/
LOCATION:Ocean Pines Community Center\, 235 Ocean Parkway\, Ocean City\, Maryland\, 21811
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20240410T201957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T155143Z
UID:3823-1719910800-1719919800@mdcoastalbays.org
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:20260526T185238
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:20260526T185238
CREATED:20240417T163102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T163512Z
UID:3843-1715261400-1715270400@mdcoastalbays.org
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:20260526T185238
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:20260526T185238
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:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
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:MD
CATEGORIES:Events,Outreach,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20230909T161029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T161029Z
UID:3561-1695052800-1695060000@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Cruise the Coastal Bays
DESCRIPTION:register here
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/cruise-the-coastal-bays/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185238
CREATED:20230608T155347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T232501Z
UID:3457-1693501200-1693506600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Nature Meditation Experience
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour and half with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program immersing oneself in the nature surrounding the Sinepuxent Bay. Participants will be led through a meditation series to deepen their relationship with the natural spaces around them as well as enhance their observation skills. This experience will take place on Thursday August 31st from 5 – 6:30 pm at the Assateague Living Shoreline. \nIn this program\, we will spend time deepening our self-awareness. These skills will then be used to enhance our observation abilities. Observation is a foundation for exploration\, a key instrument in the naturalist’s tool belt. We hope all participants will come with an open mind to fully engage in this program. \nOpen to all ages. Please bring a reusable water bottle. This is a free program\, but it does cost $5 to park at Assateague State Park Marina Parking Lot. If you have an ASP pass this will cover the cost. An email with detailed directions will be sent a few days before the event. \nPlease contact Greg Atkin at\, gatkin@mdcoastalbays.org with any questions.\n________________________________________ \n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/nature-meditation-experience/
LOCATION:MD
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