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20,000 Years of History from One Oyster Reef in the Choptank River

A sonar mapped oyster reef reveals geologic history of the Chesapeake Bay from 20,000 years ago.

Autumn Birds of Poplar Island

Learn how the 450 bird species seen at the Poplar Island Restoration Project are monitored.

Back to Basics: Birds & Birding I

Five classes paired with five field trips to selected habitats creates an in-depth intro to bird identification!

Birds & Birding on the Eastern Shore: Introducing a Lifelong Hobby (Part II)

Birds & Birding on the Eastern Shore: Introducing a Lifelong Hobby (Part I)

Birds and Birding in our Eastern Shore Backyard

In collaboration with Pickering Creek Audubon Center, three (virtual) classes that focus on Eastern Shore songbirds that grace the Eastern Shore landscape. No birding experience needed.

Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore, Part 1: Our Wondrous Wintering Waterfowl

Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore, Part II: The Awesome Nature of Bird Migration

Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore: Special Birds in Special Places

Got waterfowl? Want to see some loons and gannets? How about a warbler or two and maybe even an elusive rail? A “yes” to any or all of these questions qualifies you for this course, with no birding experience necessary.

Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore: Special Birds in Special Places (Part 1)

Two classes coupled with two day-long field trips will focus on waterfowl and coastal specialties likely to be seen in selected birding hotspots on Maryland's Eastern Shore. No birding expertise necessary.

Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore: Special Birds in Special Places (Part 2)

Two classes coupled with two all day field trips will focus, respectively, on songbird migrants and shorebird transients likely to be seen on selected birding hotspots in Maryland and Delaware.

Birds, Ecology and Conservation: Birds and Our Working Landscape

Participate in class sessions and field trips to identify local birds while learning ecological concepts that both inform and challenge our working landscape past, present and future.

Chesapeake Crabs: The Story of the Bay’s Most Iconic Seafood

Explore the diverse story of Blue Crabs, the Bay’s staple seafood, and their complex adaptation.

Discover the State of Our Local Rivers

Take a deep dive into the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration and the innovative projects underway to protect Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Field Trip to Wallops Island Rocket Launch Facility (Rescheduled!)

Fighting Pirates on the Chesapeake

From Plankton to Plastic: The Chesapeake Under a Microscope

Introducing Native Plants to your Home Landscape

Learn about native plant solutions to common gardening questions, as well as the many reasons "going native" is so important to the well being of our Chesapeake Bay environment.

Keystone Species in Maryland

Learn what keystone species are and why they are so important to their ecosystems.

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