From the Department of Natural Resources: On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Susquehanna State Park will open the Rock Run Historic Area from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. To highlight recent renovations, the public will be able to preview historic points of interest including the Rock Run Mansion, built in 1804, the Rock Run Grist Mill and the […]
Del. James: “This Was a Challenging Session, Perhaps the Most Difficult of My Years Here in Annapolis”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, The 2011 Session ended three Mondays ago in a flurry of action that I wanted to update you on. I also wanted to let you know of some of this year’s highlights, and some issues that are ongoing. This was a challenging session, perhaps the most […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” April 28: Results of Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahon: *I pass this interesting environmental note along from Del Wayne Norman:* I thought you may be please to hear the good news from the Department of Natural Resources’ 2011 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey. The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population is at its 2nd highest level […]
Harford County Celebrates Arbor Day; More than 900 Trees Planted at Cedar Lane Regional Park
From Harford County government: Harford County celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 22, 2011, with an event held at the Cedar Lane Regional Park located at 1100 Cedar Lane near Bel Air. For the eighth consecutive year, Harford County has earned the Tree City USA award from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree City […]
State Highway Administration Reveals New Proposals for Route 24 through Rocks State Park
By Deborah Bowers State Highway officials revealed new proposals April 6 for addressing safety concerns along MD 24 through Rocks State Park. A new plan would save the scenic roadway and address streambank erosion along Deer Creek instead, the approach urged by the community group Save the Rocks. The original plans for two sections of […]
Harford County Government Offers Discount to Homeowners for Planting Trees
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Spring is a great time to plant a tree! Homeowners can get $10 for every tree planted in their yards this spring through the Growing Home program. The $10 Growing Home Tree coupon and information about selecting, planting and caring for trees is free and available at […]
Green By Chance: Sweating Winter Flesh, Replanting America, and Dreaming about Who was Here First
It feels so good to get my hands consistently in the dirt again. A long windy, semi-white, pretty cold winter season is now on the shelf in my Franklin Planner. I’ve been transplanting firs and spruce for a month from my protected beds and out in the permanent field for eventual Christmas living rooms. Finally […]
Sen. Glassman: North Harford Students Brave Snow, Testify in Annapolis
From the office of state Sen. Barry Glassman: Annapolis, MD – A few hardy North Harford students and faculty braved the snow on Tuesday and travelled to Annapolis to testify on one of North Harford Senator Barry Glassman’s legislative proposals. Senate Bill 129 would create a task force to study the State regulations governing the […]
