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8 Events To Celebrate Earth Day In Southern Maryland This Year
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Earth Day was established in 1970 as part of a national movement to show support for environmental protection. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April…
Promoting Blue Catfish As Pet Food Gains Federal Support, Despite Pushback
House passes bill aimed at boosting harvests of invasive fish; some processors object Efforts to curb invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay by promoting their use in pet food…
Community Invited To “Become A Biologist For A Day” In St. Mary’s County Citizen Science Effort
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — What if a simple walk outdoors could help shape the future of environmental conservation? That’s exactly the idea behind an upcoming citizen science event in St. Mary’s…
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Maryland Forest Service Offers Safety Rules And Tips For Spring Wildfire Season
Maryland’s wildfire season is underway and the Department of Natural Resources urges residents to be prepared and help protect our wildlands. “Wildfire occurrence is highest in the spring when forest fuels are the driest…
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Charles County’s Chapel Point State Park To Add $5 Gate Fee Starting May 4
PORT TOBACCO, Md. — Visitors to Chapel Point State Park will soon be required to pay a vehicle entrance fee as part of a new automated gate system launching next…
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Maryland FY2028 Greenspace Equity Program Grants Available For Appraisals
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now taking applications for Greenspace Equity Program Appraisal Funding Grants, which provide money for independent appraisals for acquisitions that may…
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Explore The ‘Ghost Fleet’ And Hunt For Wildlife At Mallows Bay BioBlitz
NANJEMOY, Md. — One of Southern Maryland’s most unique landscapes is turning into a real-life scavenger hunt for nature lovers. The Mallows Bay–Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary will host a…
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Join Other Space Enthusiasts For A Night Of Stargazing At Kings Landing Park
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — The Calvert Nature Society says to “prepare to be amazed” for another public stargazing event. The event is called “A Sky Full of Stars” and will take…
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March On The Mattawoman Returns March 28 At Smallwood State Park
MARBURY, Md. — It may only be February, but Southern Maryland residents already have something to look forward to as the snow melts. One of the clearest signs of spring…
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