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Posted June 9, 2020

June 23, 2020: Native Bees with Sam Droege

The decline of honeybees is well documented, but trends in local native bee species remain uncertain. What do we know about native bees? Learn from Sam Droege, wildlife biologist with the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, who has spent years studying and tracking native bees. This free virtual presentation is hosted by Howard County Office…

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Kmacbrid added a new Event

Posted October 10, 2019

(Columbia, MD) Plant Swap and Rain Garden Workshop at Owen Brown Community Center

Interested in learning more about the care and maintenance of rain gardens? Join us on Saturday, October 19th for an afternoon workshop perfect for Bay-Wise Master Gardeners, Master Watershed Stewards, and Columbia homeowners with a rain garden or those thinking about installing one. We will cover a refresher on Rain Gardens 101, how to choose…

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Kmacbrid added a new Event

Posted September 19, 2019

(Ellicott City, MD) Panel Presentation: Restoration of the Bay and Local Waters

Learn about the restoration of the Bay, and how you can take part, from experts from the Chesapeake Bay Program at this free event. The panel will include: Dana Aunkst, Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Overview of the Bay Program Lucienda Power, Acting Branch Chief for Science, Analysis and Implementation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Overview of the…

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Kmacbrid added a new Event

Posted May 15, 2019

Paddlepalooza 2019!

This 3 mile safety-supported paddle will give you a new perspective of Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center as you paddle through waters of Cabin Creek, Kent Narrows and Marshy Creek, while offering a celebration of your aquatic Chesapeake adventure at CBEC’s Lakeside Pavilion following the paddle.   Learn more at https://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/event/paddlepalooza-2019/

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Kmacbrid added a new Event

Posted May 15, 2019

Share your data for Maryland 2020 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality

The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative uses volunteers to compile water quality data from around the Bay (check out the Data Explorer interactive map). You can earn service hours and help CMC collect data on your local stream – watch this webinar recording to learn about how you can become a CMC partner. Then share your data…

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Kmacbrid added a new Announcement

Posted May 14, 2019

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Kmacbrid added a new Event

Posted May 9, 2019

Howard County: Create a Pollinator Paradise Using Native Plants!

Interested in bringing life to your garden? Enjoy watching bees, butterflies and hummingbirds? Come see how you can create magic in your landscape! Alison Milligan, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Master Watershed Steward and Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional will discuss her full sun, dry/average Rags to Riches pollinator garden and her part shade/full shade average/wet pollinator…

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