From Harford Community College The National Geographic Live Speaker Series kicks off with Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Amoss Center at Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air. The evening features underwater photographer David Doubilet, who has spent nearly half his life […]
Eden Mill Nature Center Recertified as 2015 Maryland Green Center
From the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education: The Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is pleased to announce that Eden Mill Nature Center has been recertified as a 2015 Maryland Green Center. Maryland Green Centers partner with local schools modelling sustainable school practices, providing resources and forming partnerships that positively impact […]
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Welcomes Director of Environmental Center
From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Dr. John Leader recently joined the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum as Director of its Environmental Center. Dr. Leader grew up on the waters, marshes and forests around Perch Creek in Cecil County. He earned his undergraduate degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Maryland. He […]
Harford County Government Recognizes Student Artists’ Work on Recycling, Green Resources
From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Dec. 18, 2014) – Harford County government, in partnership with Harford County Public Schools’ Resource Conservation Program, is pleased to honor participants in the fifth annual Conservation and Stewardship Poster Contest. The poster contest challenges students from all grades to create original artwork inspiring others to efficiently use […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society: End Bel Air Independence Day Turtle Derby, Frog Jumping Contests
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: (Bel Air, MD) – – Not all traditions are harmless, as evidenced by the Independence Day Turtle Derby and Frog Jumping contests held each year in Bel Air. These races have been local tradition for decades and appear fun for everyone involved, but disease and inadvertent mistreatment of the animals […]
State Highway Administration, Dept of Natural Resources Partner to Relocate Mussels from Deer Creek
From the State Highway Administration: (July 2, 2014) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is partnering with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to relocate rare and declining freshwater mussels from Deer Creek in Rocks State Park in Harford County. This summer, DNR biologists will search the waters of Deer Creek to locate, […]
More than 1,000 Volunteers, from Cecil and Harford Counties, Participated in 14th Annual River Sweep
From the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: More than 1,000 volunteers, from Cecil and Harford Counties, participated in our 14th Annual River Sweep. Volunteers removed several tons of trash and debris including five propane tanks, 25 tires, large metal cylinders reminiscent of airplane parts, a shopping cart, car batteries, carpeting, a tarp, several compressed air or […]
Harford County Marks Arbor Day with Planting of More than 500 Trees
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Harford County celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 18, 2014 with an event held at the Chapel Road Park located at 2021 Chapel Road in Havre de Grace. This is the 11th year Harford County has earned the Tree City USA award from the National Arbor Day […]
