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The Living Soil Presentation

Urbanization and changes to climate could pack a one-two punch for watersheds in the future, study finds — https://phys.org/news/2018-07-urbanization-climate-one-two-watersheds-future.html Watersheds channel water from streams to oceans, and more than $450 billion in food, manufactured goods and other economic factors depend on them, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Watersheds also are crucial to the health…

Looking for some new friends to paddle with? Or just need an excuse to do more kayaking on the Eastern Shore to get your daily dose of Vitamin N(ature)? Please join us for the first of our monthly kayak outings. We will be meeting at the Cummings Creek boat launch in Wittman, MD 21676 just…

Senior Water Quality Specialist (Grade 26) Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection Rockville, Maryland Salary Range: $66,481 – $110,359 The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water and land in a sustainable way while fostering…

At the June meeting of Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, students examined environmental advocacy and the ways in which groups can influence and prompt change using various tactics and approaches, with a focus on regional issues. Advocacy is one of the most important and powerful tools for accomplishing sustainability goals. However,…

A docent will guide you through basic kayak instruction and then lead you on a paddle to explore the watershed of Marshy Creek. While kayaking, you may encounter wading birds, waterfowl, and migratory raptors hunting the marshlands. Other common sightings include otter, muskrat, terrapin turtles, mating cownose stingrays, schooling silversides, undulating jellyfish and slithery water…

Join us for a guided hike on CBEC’s 510 acre peninsula for this unique opportunity to discover some of the natural features and treasures found on our property. A docent will lead participants on a journey to explore discover  how globally rare salt marsh habitats are special places to birds and other wildlife, and are indispensable…

Beginning this September, Pickering Creek Audubon Center in Easton, MD will offer a monthly in depth exploration of nature through its newly launched Exploring the Seasons-A Year in Nature. From September through May participants will get a unique look at the seasonal specialties of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. With a group limited to ten people,…

This two-day training (July 30-31) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure…

This two-day training (September 20-21) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure…