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04 / 11
04 / 12
Start: 09:00
End: 11:30

Saturday, April 12, 2008 Spring Guided Hike – ACLT will host a 2 mile guided hike over easy terrain featuring the identification of spring wildflowers and migratory bird sightings. Hike starts promptly at 9 a.m. from ACLT’s South trail head, Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic, MD and should last approx 2 and one-half hours. Bring your binoculars and water. This is a free event. Registration is requested. For more information call ACLT at 410-414-3400 or www.acltweb.org.

Start: 11:00

Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman will speak at 11 am Saturday, April 12 at Trinity Church Parish Hall in St. Mary's City.  The title of his talk is "Environmental In-Justice: the root of our environmental problems."  Everyday people are paying the most for pollution while those in power are getting richer by polluting. It's the system that must be changed. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. 
For more information, contact Bob Lewis at 301-862-3517 or email smwatershed@yahoo.com or visit http://www.smrwa.org/annualmeeting.html#lectureinfo
 
Do people have the right to pollute our environment?  

04 / 13
04 / 14
04 / 15
Start: 10:00
End: 11:30

Tuesdays at 10:00am
Enjoy the wonders of nature at Greenwell State Park through games, crafts, stories, movement, food, and exploration. Nature Time is a program for young children and their families/caregivers. Recreation, education, and conservation all play a part in the weekly activities.
http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/naturetime.html

04 / 16
04 / 17
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00

Planning to renovate your kitchen? Interested in going green and using sustainable materials? Want to know the most environmentally appropriate countertop? Then this workshop is for you. Sandy Neville is a leed Accredited professional green building consultant with a background in Interior Design, Kitchen and Batch Design, and Architecture. Free.
April 17, 7-9 p.m.
www.sandyneville.com

04 / 18
04 / 19
04 / 20
Start: 12:30
End: 16:30

Earth Day Celebration on the Leonardtown Square
Sunday, April 20, 2008
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • Children’s Nature Crafts
  • Energy & Water Conservation
  • Animal Welfare & Rescue
  • Recycling Information
  • Yoga Demonstrations
  • Seated Massages
  • Plants & Herbs
  • Puppet Show
  • Kayak & Canoe Rides
  • Food & More!

For more information call 301-475-9791
Sponsored by the Leonardtown Business Association
and the Commissioners of Leonardtown,
with funding in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council
Download the Flyer (color)
Download the Flyer (b&w)

04 / 21
04 / 22
Start: 10:00
End: 11:30

Tuesdays at 10:00am
Enjoy the wonders of nature at Greenwell State Park through games, crafts, stories, movement, food, and exploration. Nature Time is a program for young children and their families/caregivers. Recreation, education, and conservation all play a part in the weekly activities.
http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/naturetime.html

Start: 19:00
End: 21:00


Speakers:

Amy Goodman, Host and Executive Producer of Democracy Now
Dr. James Hansen, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (organization listed for id purposes only)
Rev. Jim Wallis, President and Executive Director of Sojourners

Additional Speakers: Betsy Taylor, 1Sky and Ted Glick, US Climate Emergency Council and MC Mike Tidwell, Director of CCAN and USCEC. Learn more about our speakers>>
When: Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 PM
Where: The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street NW, Washington DC
Buy your tickets today>>

04 / 23
04 / 24
04 / 25
04 / 26
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

There are hundreds of stormwater control structures in St. Mary's County that were built to protect creeks and streams from the runoff from housing developments.

The Potomac River Association commissioned a study of some of these structures earlier this year. Almost all of them were neglected and failing to do what they were built to do.

The PRA is sponsoring a one day, three hour workshop to teach citizens how to evaluate the performance of stormwater control structures. We will use their reports  to work with the county to restore these structures to their intended function.

The workshop will be held April 26 and is free.

There is no more important aspect to environmental protection in Southern Maryland than controlling runoff from land to water.

For more information, or to register: belwoods@verizon.net.               301-769-3840

Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Nearly one quarter of St. Mary's County lies in the St. Mary's River watershed. The river receives drainage from over 100 miles of streams and flows into the Potomac River at St. George's Island. Our trip will start in Great Mills at the County canoe launch and we will paddle for about 5 miles downstream  to St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City where we will have a picnic lunch (provided). Joining us will be Bob Lewis, the Executive Director of the St. Mary's River Watershed Association to provide information about the river and preservation efforts there.
 
"I wanted a group outdoor activity that would enable me to explore local waterways and see things from a different viewpoint than walking or riding along the shoreline.  Kayaking has provided access to beautiful local scenery, a way to get closer to marine habitats & to get close up views of the interesting creatures which live in & by our local waterways," says Bea Puryear, a participant in prior trips.

 
Suggested donation for the trip is $65 and covers kayak, gear, lunch and all expenses.  Proceeds help support the work of local watershed preservation groups.
 
Call to Participate: 301-249-8200 ext 3
Sponsored By

Start: 08:00
End: 16:30

St. Mary’s County Residents
Get Rid of Your Old Scrap Tires Now
FREE OF CHARGE!

Up to 10 Tires Per Vehicle – One Visit Per Resident & Vehicle
Commercial Vehicles & Business Tires Prohibited

Drop them off on April 26th
Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at the St. Andrews Landfill on Rt. 4
For more information contact: St. Mary’s County DPW&T - 301-863-8400

Citizen Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day is sponsored by the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Environmental Service.

04 / 27
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

The Patuxent Roughnecks volunteer work crew invites you to their next work trip:

Sunday, April 27
When: 9:00am

Where:
Meet at Piney Orchard Parkway Bridge over the Little Patuxent River
 
The goal of the Roughnecks is to maintain fish passage and a free flowing river for humans. The Crew works in fringe areas to remove blockages that harm the ecology of the river. This will be a continuation of the first work trip of the season on the Little Patuxent River.  During this work trip, the Roughnecks will hike or paddle (dependant on the weather) along the Little Patuxent River and remove blockages impeding the channel. Patuxent Riverkeeper will provide maps, GPS, tools, and drinking water. Please be prepared to hike or paddle and bring any additional gear as you see fit...
 
Please RSVP by noon Friday April 25, 2008 to: Lauren@paxriverkeeper.org or 301-249-8200x6
http://paxriverkeeper.org/

04 / 28
04 / 29
Start: 10:00
End: 11:30

Tuesdays at 10:00am
Enjoy the wonders of nature at Greenwell State Park through games, crafts, stories, movement, food, and exploration. Nature Time is a program for young children and their families/caregivers. Recreation, education, and conservation all play a part in the weekly activities.
http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/naturetime.html

04 / 30
Start: 00:00
Start: 04/30/2008 - 00:00
End: 05/02/2008 - 23:59

Baltimore City will be co-hosting the Sixth Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show April 30 to May 2, 2008. This year will mark the largest green roofs conference and trade show to date, with more than 100 exhibitors and over 1,200 people attending from across the Baltimore-Washington Metro area-and beyond.
For up-to-date conference information and to register for conference events, please visit: http://greenroofs.org/baltimore

Start: 12:00
End: 13:00


"EcoTourism: Make Your Next Vacation More Meaningful", Sustainability Speaker Series

When: Wednesday, April 30, Noon-1:00pm,
Where: Symons Hall Room 0200

Ecotourism (or ecological tourism) is the environmentally-friendly alternative to your next vacation. Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the planet, typically involving travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Responsible ecotourism includes programs that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people.

Website: www.sustainability.umd.edu

For more information, contact:
Mark Stewart
Office of Sustainability
+1 301 405 4633
stewartm@umd.edu
www.sustainability.umd.edu

05 / 1
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 00:00
End: 05/02/2008 - 23:59

Baltimore City will be co-hosting the Sixth Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show April 30 to May 2, 2008. This year will mark the largest green roofs conference and trade show to date, with more than 100 exhibitors and over 1,200 people attending from across the Baltimore-Washington Metro area-and beyond.
For up-to-date conference information and to register for conference events, please visit: http://greenroofs.org/baltimore

05 / 2
End: 23:59
Start: 04/30/2008 - 00:00
End: 05/02/2008 - 23:59

Baltimore City will be co-hosting the Sixth Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show April 30 to May 2, 2008. This year will mark the largest green roofs conference and trade show to date, with more than 100 exhibitors and over 1,200 people attending from across the Baltimore-Washington Metro area-and beyond.
For up-to-date conference information and to register for conference events, please visit: http://greenroofs.org/baltimore

05 / 3
Start: 10:00
End: 14:00

Join River Riders for a guided kayak trip on the Patuxent River on Saturday, May 3, at Greenwell State Park. "Spring Paddle" is the first trip of the 2008 kayaking season. Departure is scheduled for 10am from the new accessible (ADA-compliant) kayak and canoe launch/floating dock.

Meet participants at the Quarter Creek Pavilion. Reservations are required - please call 301-373-9775 to make a reserve your spot.

River Riders is an accessible and inclusive kayaking program offering lessons for beginning and intermediate kayakers, rentals, guided trips, and summer camp. More information about River Rivers is available at: http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/riverriders.html

Greenwell State Park - Be a part of the Park of Possibilities The Greenwell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing universally accessible and inclusive programs, services, and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland.

05 / 4
05 / 5
05 / 6
Start: 10:00
End: 11:30

Tuesdays at 10:00am
Enjoy the wonders of nature at Greenwell State Park through games, crafts, stories, movement, food, and exploration. Nature Time is a program for young children and their families/caregivers. Recreation, education, and conservation all play a part in the weekly activities.
http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/Programs/naturetime.html

05 / 7
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00

The Commission is the County’s official representative in all matters related to the environment.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Rm. 14 of the Governmental Center, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD

05 / 8
05 / 9
05 / 10
Start: 00:00
End: 15:00

6th Annual Plant Sale
Summerseat Farm
Mechanicsville, MD
May 10, 2008
Saturday (Rain or Shine)
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hanging Baskets, Vegetables, Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Grasses
Lunch, Baked Goods, Crafts, Gifts
http://www.summerseat.org/

Start: 00:00
End: 12:00

12th Annual Plant Sale and Free Plant Exchange
Hosted by the Sotterley Garden Guild

Saturday May 10, 2008

Plant Sale: 9:00 – Noon       Exchange: 10:00 – Noon

At the Plant Sale, purchase annuals, perennials, shrubs, and bulbs from the Sotterley Garden Guild, and all proceeds benefit Sotterley’s garden.

At the Free Plant Exchange, swap your plants for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds for free. Bring plants or just bring yourself!
http://www.sotterley.org/

05 / 11
Start: 08:30
End: 11:30

Join American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) for a Mother’s Day Guided Canoe Trip, Sunday, May 11, 2008 on Parkers Creek from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Reservations are required.

A $10.00 per person donation is appreciated.

Reserve your seat by calling 410-414-3400 or reserve online www.acltweb.org.

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