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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
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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:20260526T091220
CREATED:20231221T174658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T173937Z
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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:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T201448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T202112Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
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:Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20230608T155347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T232501Z
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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:Maryland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
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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:20260526T091220
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=UTC:20230224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
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SUMMARY:Down By the Bay
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join Education Coordinator\, Liz Wist\, for a public presentation about our Coastal Bays watershed at the Ocean Pines Library.\nNever heard of the Coastal Bays before?! This presentation provides the perfect opportunity to learn about this dynamic\, diverse system that supports abundant wildlife and a wealth of aquatic resources. Program attendees will also learn about how MCBP works to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of this local estuary of national significance. This program is free to attend.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/down-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Ocean Pines Library\, 11107 Cathell Road\, Ocean Pines\, Maryland\, 21811
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20230119T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T153327Z
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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:20230218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20230114T213701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T150956Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Dr. Archer Larned and Kim Abplanalp
DESCRIPTION:Delmarva 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 \nThere 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 and the number of guests in your party. \nThe chat will focus on last year’s nesting platform initiative.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/fireside-chat-with-dr-archer-larned-and-kim-abplanalp/
LOCATION:The Dogfish Inn\, 105 Savannah Road\, Lewis\, Delaware\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220323T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T224935Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the year we host a variety of programs and events where volunteers are essential to our success. Check it out!
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/volunteer-opportunities-2/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T221006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151430Z
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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:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T220719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151517Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T220316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T151558Z
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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:20220713T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T214941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T174129Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Clean Up in Ocean City
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, July 13 from 7:30-9 am for an early morning beach clean up in downtown Ocean City. 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/beach-clean-up-in-ocean-city/
LOCATION:Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
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:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220422T180447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T180447Z
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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:20220413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T173107Z
UID:2228-1649858400-1649865600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve Trail Maintenance & Planting.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 13 from 2-4 pm at the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve to conduct trail maintenance and native tree planting. 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/ilia-fehrer-nature-preserve-trail-maintenance-planting/
LOCATION:Maryland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20220203T193532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T172655Z
UID:2221-1645524000-1645531200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give A Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Feb. 22 from 10-12 pm at the Lewis Road Kayak Launch for an invasive species 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/give-a-day/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20211006T162857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162141Z
UID:1956-1635948000-1638374400@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Living Local Farm Visit
DESCRIPTION:Come join Maryland Coastal Bays Program to hear from local farmers and learn about small-scale sustainable farming in our Coastal Bays watershed! \nWe will be journeying to Goat Plum Tree Farm to hear from Farmer Matthew Harhai. Matthew will be sharing his vast knowledge of local fungi and their ecosystem benefits. Participants will have to chance to go foraging with Matthew’s guidance and see a cooking demonstration. \nThese FREE farm visits are open to anyone\, and are a great opportunity to learn about how local Worcester County farmers grow their products and how they help conserve our watershed. Space is limited so you must register.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/living-local-farm-visit-2/
LOCATION:Maryland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210119T162454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T181854Z
UID:1411-1635724800-1638316799@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give-A-Day for the Bays:Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to November’s Give-A-Day and our topic of RECYCLING! So\, what the heck does recycling even mean?! Well\, in the U.S.\, recycling means collecting materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and remanufacturing them into new products. There are many economic and environmental benefits to recycling and November 15th specifically (America’s Recycle Day) is a day dedicated to celebrating and encouraging the process. \nWe encourage you to research the recycling guidelines for your area to be sure you are recycling in the most efficient and effective way (Town of Berlin and City of Salisbury guidelines can be found below!). MCBP also always encourages the REDUCE portion of the three R’s\, which is simply trying to reduce the amount of trash we generate… having less things!  \nTo learn more about America Recycles Day click here \nTown of Berlin recycling guidelines click here  \nCity of Salisbury recycling guidelines click here   \nAlso\, looking towards Thanksgiving…. Are looking to prepare a more environmentally-friendly meal this Thanksgiving? Minimize your meat consumption\, purchase locally-grown ingredients\, produce less food waste\, use reusable dinnerware\, and consider celebrating at home! Check out MCBP’s Facebook and Instagram to learn more about sustainable alternatives.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/recycling/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20211006T161014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162241Z
UID:1954-1635433200-1635440400@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Living Local Farm Visit
DESCRIPTION:Come join Maryland Coastal Bays Program to hear from local farmers and learn about small-scale sustainable farming in our Coastal Bays watershed! \nFarmer Jeanne Vander Clute will give us a tour of her Splendid Earth Farm while she discusses her farming journey and shares her passion for soil health. Lower Shore Land Trust’s Land Stewardship Manager Frank Deuter will also share his wisdom regarding soil health. \nThese FREE farm visits are open to anyone\, and are a great opportunity to learn about how local Worcester County farmers grow their products and how they help conserve our watershed. Space is limited so you must register.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/living-local-farm-visit/
LOCATION:Maryland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210119T161043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162402Z
UID:1407-1633046400-1635724799@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give-A-Day for the Bays:Birds\, Bats and Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, bats\, bees\, bugs… oh my! \nAs we dive into fall\, let’s take a moment to acknowledge some unsung heroes of spring and summer… pollinators! Pollination occurs when pollen is carried from the male part of a flower (stamen) to the female part (stigma) of another flower. When this happens\, the plant is now fertilized and can produce fruits\, seeds\, and young plants. Pollination is an essential ecological function that ensures the survival of all life on earth. This vital process can occur a few different ways: self-pollination\, via wind or water\, and (the one we are focusing on) via animals and insects. \nDid you know that 80% of crop plants grown around the world require pollination by animals or insects? This means that those plants could not reproduce without the help of creatures like beetles\, wasps\, ants\, bees\, flies\, bats\, moths\, hummingbirds\, butterflies\, and more! These creatures\, known as pollinators\, travel to these plants for food (they either eat the nectar\, or the pollen)\, shelter\, or to find a mate\, and then pollen attaches itself to the pollinator and when the pollinator moves to a new plant\, that pollen is distributed. \nIn the Coastal Bays\, and around the world\, pollinator populations are declining primarily because of habitat loss and inappropriate (and excessive) use of pesticides and herbicides. The most important pollinators in Maryland are bees and butterflies (we have 400 species of bees in Maryland!) and their habitat is declining. Many backyard habitat practices can help a variety of wildlife\, including pollinators! Below are a few resources to help you start creating pollinator friendly habitat: \nAttracting Pollinators to Your Garden (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) \nBee Friendly Backyards (Maryland DNR) \nPollinator Certification Program (Lower Shore Land Trust) \nWhat’s the Buzz: All About Pollinators (Maryland DNR) \nIf you or your family are interested in learning more about the specific pollinators in your very own backyard\, check out this great pollinator journal from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and head outside to explore! \nIt is very important for homeowners\, gardeners\, farmers\, and businesses alike to plant native plants to help support local pollinators. Native plants are adapted to our local climate and soil conditions\, meaning they require less water\, fertilizer\, and pesticides to maintain\, and they are fantastic habitat and food source for local pollinators. To learn more about\, and find a comprehensive list of local native plants\, check out the Lower Shore Land Trust’s 2021 native plant guide. \nBats are a lesser-known pollinator that provide many ecological services such as pest consumption and seed dispersal\, along with pollination. To learn more about these often misunderstood creatures\, check out Bat Conservation International’s Bat 101. \n\nTo learn more about the process of pollination in general\, and its importance\, click here: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/importance.shtml
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/birds-bats-bugs/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210306T172947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T190005Z
UID:1511-1631352600-1631361600@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Assateague Living Shoreline \nJoin MCBP for the 3rd installment of the 2021 Discover Your Watershed series at the beautiful Assateague Living Shoreline! Our program focus for this site is Shoreline Scavenge. Attendees will receive a tour of the restoration site and embark on the scavenger hunt through the various ecosystems that make up the Living Shoreline. We will also finish the morning with a clean up of the area and try our hand at sampling microplastics!\nThe event is completely FREE and open to all ages. \n*The Assateague State Park Marina has a standard $5 car fee that must be paid.\nRegistration is limited! \nThe event is located in Berlin\, Maryland\, starts at 9:30 am\, and runs until 12 noon on Saturday\, September 11. \nFor location details and to RSVP\, please contact Liz at lwist@mdcoastalbays.org or at 410-213-2297 ext. 110
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-3/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210119T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T154539Z
UID:1403-1627776000-1630454399@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give-A-Day for the Bays:Adopt Your Beach/Adopt Your Street
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the 2021 year\, MCBP is releasing a monthly theme that provides an opportunity for the community to involve themselves with our program\, projects\, and watershed in a self-paced manner. We are encouraging everyone to “give-a-day” once a month towards the improvement our amazing Coastal Bays watershed! \nThis month’s theme is trash clean ups\, and we are thrilled to partner with the OC Surf Club clean up our local beaches and side streets. Choose a section of OC from the map below\, and fill out this form. Once registered\, a packet of information will be sent to you! Thank you in advance for helping keep litter out of our waterways!”
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/adopt-your-street-adopt-your-beach/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210119T151826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T212802Z
UID:1401-1625097600-1627775999@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Give-A-Day for the Bays:Help Needed for our Horseshoe Crab
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) die each year from stranding (stuck upside down) during their yearly spawning ritual. \n                                                                \nThis year has become a very taxing year for our prehistoric natives as the spawning season started later than normal due to water temperatures\, creating a mass rush of activity that appears to be creating more stranding opportunities\, resulting in higher mortality occurrences. \nWe need your help to reduce the rising mortality rate. It’s simple\, we need you to take the time to look for stranded live horseshoe crabs and to assist them by simply picking them up by the edge of the shell and flipping them over. If they are stuck in rocks\, pick them up and place them in the water. \nIt’s important to NEVER flip them by their tail. Even though it looks scary\, the tail is very delicate and is easily damaged.  Once damaged\, the horseshoe crab is rendered helpless. Simply turn it over by the edge of its shell. No need to be cautious; the horseshoe crab doesn’t bite\, or sting and its claws are very gentle and won’t hurt you. See here \nWe have a few hotspots that need attention for the next several weeks. If you are interested in volunteering to monitor and assist at some of the hotspots\, please contact Environmental Scientist Carly Toulan at ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org \nAnd when you go please: \n\nWear shoes that have a good grip and can get wet. The rocks can be slippery at times so be careful!\nSign a volunteer waiver before going out.\nBest time to go out is at low or mid tide when horseshoe crabs are stranded.\nHorseshoe crabs are harmless\, they will not sting\, pinch\, or stab you BUT still be careful when handling them.\nPick spawning pairs up together\, the males will stay attached and both can be carried together.\nIf you feel like it\, please send pictures of you saving horseshoe crabs or stranded crabs and send them to Carly at ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/help-needed/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210306T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T174518Z
UID:1508-1623490200-1623499200@mdcoastalbays.org
SUMMARY:Discover Your Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Lizard Hill Restoration Site \n\nCome one\, come all to the beautiful Lizard Hill Restoration Site. We hope you will join us for the 2nd installment of the 2021 Discover Your Watershed series at Lizard Hill! Our program is called Invasive Invasion\, and will be working to remove invasive plants that have begun to encroach on the site. We will also be sampling freshwater fish and macroinvertebrates to discover what is living below the surface. \nThe day is a completely FREE event and will be filled with exploration of the beautiful restoration site. All ages are welcome\, but be aware we will be doing some hard work! \nThe event is located in Bishopville\, Maryland\, starts at 9:30 am\, and runs until 12 noon on Saturday\, June 12th. Registration is limited! For location details and to RSVP\, please contact Liz at lwist@mdcoastalbays.org or at 410-213-2297 ext. 110.
URL:https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/discover-your-watershed-2/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260526T091220
CREATED:20210119T151340Z
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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