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Posted December 1, 2023
Wednesday, 12/06/2023: Saving the Salamanders
The tiger salamander—which can grow up to a foot long— has been disappearing from the Delmarva wetlands in recent decades. Biologists have launched innovative programs to restore the hydrology and vegetation in numerous Delmarva bays to help salamanders survive and thrive. Kevin Stohlgren, southern region biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Natural Heritage…
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Posted October 27, 2023
Wednesday, 11/01/2023: Southern Maryland Audubon Bird Talk: Winter Warblers
Join Southern Maryland Audubon for our monthly bird talk featuring “Winter Warblers,” some of the most illusive—but most rewarding— birds to spot. Cody Kent, assistant professor of Quantitative Vertebrate Biology at Frostburg State University, who is currently researching the impact of human activities on warblers, will describe what scientists are learning about their secret winter…
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Posted October 18, 2023
Sunday, 10/22/2023: Joy of Nature Journaling (White Plains, MD)
Learn nature journaling or improve your journaling skills with Southern Maryland Audubon’s “Joy of Nature Journaling” in-person workshop at beautiful White Plains Regional Park near LaPlata in Charles County. A great way to spend a colorful fall morning getting closer to birds and nature. Kaelyn Stewart, our student scholarship winner to Hog Island Audubon Camp…
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Posted October 3, 2023
Saturday, 10/07/2023: Face-to-face with Raptors (Port Tobacco, MD)
Meet amazing raptors face-to-face at our in-person Southern Maryland Audubon presentation Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10:30-noon at the Port Tobacco Recreation Center in Charles County. Raptor expert Mike Callahan will describe the behavior and habits of hawks, eagles and owls native to Southern Maryland. Mike will be accompanied by several live raptors from the Nanjemoy…
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Posted September 12, 2023
Sunday, 09/17/2023: Learning Nature Journaling (Charlotte Hall, MD)
Nature journaling is easier than you think! You don’t have to be an artist or a writer to get closer to birds and nature with a notebook and pen. Our leader, Kaelyn Stewart, will guide you through exercises that will sharpen your observational skills and expand your personal experience with nature in the tranquil setting…
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Posted August 31, 2023
Wednesday, 09/06/2023: SoMDAudubon: Gardening for Birds-How we can all be habitat ambassadors
Whether you have a community park, backyard or a simple window box, you can create your own wildlife sanctuary. Erin Reed Miller, Bird-Friendly Communities Coordinator for Patterson Park Audubon Center in Baltimore, will show you how every patch of habitat, however small or paved, adds up, making a big difference for birds. Our monthly meeting…
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Posted April 28, 2023
Wednesday, 05/03/2023: Southern Maryland Audubon Zoom Meeting: Trouble on the Half Shell
Many of our turtle species are in trouble. Kerry Wixted, Amphibian & Reptile and Invasive Species Program Manager for the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, explores the world of Maryland turtles, what’s behind their decline and how you can help these amazing creatures thrive in the wild. Zoom in and join us online. The…
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Posted March 30, 2023
Wednesday, 04/05/2023: Mysteries & Marvels of Bird Migration
Unravel the mysteries and marvels of bird migration with Chris Eberly, one of Maryland’s leading authorities on bird migration, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at Southern Maryland Audubon’s monthly Zoom lecture. We will explore amazing migrations, from raptors to shorebirds to songbirds, and demonstrate how technology is helping scientists understand the complexities of…
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Posted February 28, 2023
Wednesday, 03/01/2023: Attracting more birds & beneficial insects to your yard
Want to attract more birds and beneficial insects to your yard? Entomologist Dr. Ashley Kennedy will share the results of community science research using 15,000 crowd-sourced photos to learn more about the critical food web connection between plants, insects and birds and what we can do in our own yards to make a difference. Kennedy…
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Posted January 30, 2023
Wednesday, 02/01/2023: Youth Takeover at Southern Maryland Audubon Meeting (Zoom Meeting)
Youth takeover at Southern Maryland Audubon! Wed., Feb. 1 @ 7-8 p.m. for our monthly Zoom meeting. Meet some of our star youth birders, learn about their amazing conservation projects, and discover how the newest generation of birders are changing birding and bird conservation. You’ll learn how to apply for our 2023 youth scholarship to…
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Posted January 18, 2023
Audubon Birding & Nature Camp Scholarships for Teens & Teachers
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Southern Maryland Audubon’s scholarships for teens and teachers from Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties at Audubon’s amazing birding and nature camp at Hog Island, Maine. Learn more at our Zoom meeting: “Bring your Kids to Audubon Night” Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Get the Zoom link by…
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Posted January 5, 2023
Tuesday, 01/04/2022: Marshes for Tomorrow: A Restoration Plan to Save MD’s Salt Marshes and their Birds
Join Southern Maryland Audubon’s monthly meeting lecture with David Curson, Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s director of bird conservation for Maryland who will introduce a new project designed to restore our sinking salt marshes and support vulnerable species, such as the Saltmarsh Sparrow which is entirely dependent on this ecosystem. He’ll also give new updates on Common Tern…
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Posted October 3, 2022
Wednesday, 10/05/2022: On the Trail of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
Speaker: Kenton Sumpter, Entomologist, Maryland Department of Agriculture Kenton Sumpter is a detective on the trail of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. He will share tales of how entomologists are discovering the routes and trying to halt the spread of this menace to some of our favorite Maryland native trees and most important agricultural crops. He…
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Posted September 6, 2022
Wednesday, 09/07/2022: Winter Sowing: How to grow your own natives for birds & beauty
We all want to grow more natives for birds, wildlife and beauty in our yards and on our patios. But native plants can be expensive! Molly Moore, President of Southern Maryland Audubon, Charles County Master Gardener and Maryland Master Naturalist, will show you how to grow your own natives from seeds, on the cheap, in…
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Posted February 28, 2022
Wednesday, 03/02/2022: What’s up with Maryland’s Rare and Endangered Plants? (ZOOM)
Southern Maryland Audubon Society will host Maryland’s chief botanist as he discusses the state’s rarest and most endangered native plants. Chris Frye leads efforts to manage and preserve the state’s rare, threatened and endangered native plants. He maintains the state’s rare plants list and is the curator of vascular plants at the Department of Natural…
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Posted February 9, 2022
Friday, 02/11/2022: Friday, 02/11/2022: Owl Prowl at Jefferson Patterson Park (Saint Leonard, MD)
Join Southern Maryland Audubon Society for an Owl Prowl at Jefferson Patterson Park in Saint Leonard, MD next Friday, Feb. 11 at 5:50 pm. This a great family “outing” and is open to the public. Owls are nocturnal and notoriously difficult to spot, but field trip leader Bob Boxwell is an expert at finding these…