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Eco Evenings with DEP & OMG: Meet the SAPPlings

“Eco Evenings” is a series of virtual town halls scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month. Hosts Adam Ortiz, Director of DEP and Wendy Howard, Executive Director of OMG will bring lively discussions on timely environmental topics, answer questions, and bring special guests and eco experts to our County audiences.  "Eco Evenings are a great idea from the Department of Environmental Pr...
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“Expanding Opportunities for Careers in Forestry and Environmental Protection” Roundtable Registration

Join us for a 90-minute ZOOM roundtable hosted by ANS’s Taking Nature Black Conference, with sponsorship from the U.S. Forest Service’s Office of Urban and Community Forestry. This discussion will help elevate holistic strategies that connect the green movement with second chance/re-entry programs, services, and advocacy. Tuesday, September 14th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST Speakers Include: Mar...
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Spiders! From Wolf to Web Weaver: An Overview of Spider Natural History

Catherine Stragar Entomologist, Maryland Department of Agriculture Join Maryland Department of Agriculture Entomologist Cathy Stragar in an exploration of the world of spiders: their origins, habits, and homes. Learn about some of our local spiders and gain an appreciation for their sometimes brief but fascinating lives.
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JOIN OUR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOP TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2021

Want to learn how to influence environmental policy? Join us on August 18th 3:00 PM EST to learn best practices for: Holding meetings with elected officials Building a movement around your advocacy Fostering relationships with policymakers Optimizing your work to get results We will be joined by Dan Xie, Political Director for the Student Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) an...
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Solar United Neighbors: How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to spread the message about solar in your community. Join Solar United Neighbors to learn tips and tricks to write an effective letter and get it published. You will also have an opportunity to join our Letter to the Editor Network! This network will keep you in the loop about national and local solar news, giving you the oppor...
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The New Workhorses of the Garden: Native Grasses and Sedges

Shifts in attitudes toward native plants, ecological landscapes, and progressive planting design are making grasses and sedges more popular than ever. They play many roles, from low-key groundcover to seasonal superstar. They lessen the need for maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticides. Their ability to anchor the soil and help manage stormwater gives them a workhorse reputation, but their aesth...
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The Queer Latinx Experience in the Environmental Movement

Joe Toolan Chesapeake Bay Trust - Program Assistant Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with our Naturally Latinos panelist and partner, Joe Toolan. Are you interested in the intersection of race, LGBTQ issues, and the environmental movement? All of these identities have their own challenges and histories, but also great resilience and strength. How are they connected but different? How can you ...
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