Reel Chesapeake

The Taste (Pennsylvania) - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC
The Taste is a celebration of our Chesapeake Bay watershed, offering live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and comradery. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities. Benefits Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
Join the Alliance at Railroad House Inn for the 2025 Taste in Pennsylvania as we celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed and our Pennsylvania Watershed Champion and Frances Flanigan Environmental Leadership award recipient.
In addition to our awardee recognition, The Taste in Pennsylvania will offer live music, locally-inspired, seasonal foods, and much camaraderie. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities.
Learn more at allianceforthebay.org/TheTaste.

Summer Solstice with ShoreRivers
2025-06-28 18:00 - 22:00 | DC
Join ShoreRivers this summer for its beloved big-tent party on the banks of the Chester River!
Scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Wilmer Park in Chestertown. For more than a decade, ShoreRivers has hosted the Summer Solstice Celebration on the banks of the Chester River. Enjoy live music by the Judd Nielsen Band, delicious food from Occasions Catering, signature cocktails, good company, and an exceptional live auction to benefit healthier local waterways.
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CCA Maryland Angler's Night Out - Speckled Trout Tips
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | West End Grill, 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join CCA Maryland at the West End Grill in Annapolis for Angler’s Night Out presented by Waterfront Marine for a talk by St. Mary’s County’s finest Mr. (former) captain Dennis Fleming.
Gather at 5:30pm w/ a talk and Q&A about everything you wanted to know about Speckled Trout.
This event is free and open to the public and seating is first come first serve, so arrive early and enjoy some great West End Grill offerings before the talks begin.
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State of the Rivers: Miles, Wye & Eastern Bay
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of more than 60 sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Miles and Wye rivers and Eastern Bay at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Miles-Wye Riverkeeper Ben Ford. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free—no registration needed!
Click here to learn more about this event.

State of the Rivers: Chester
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of more than 60 sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Chester River at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Chester Riverkeeper Annie Richards. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free—no registration needed!
Click here to learn more about this event.

State of the Rivers: Choptank
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | The Packing House, 411A Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of more than 60 sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Choptank River at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Choptank Riverkeeper Matt Pluta. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free—no registration needed!
Click here to learn more about this event.

State of the Rivers: Sassafras & the Bayside Creeks
2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Betterton Fire Hall, 2 Howell Point Road, Betterton, MD, 21610, United States
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of more than 60 sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Sassafras River and the Bayside Creeks at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Sassafras Riverkeeper Zack Kelleher. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free—no registration needed!
Click here to learn more about this event.

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival April 12th and 13th.
A fun-filled tradition since 2011, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival highlights artisans and craftspeople who come from near and far to exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more.
During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days.
For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.

Maryland Trout Fishing Opening Day
2025-03-29 06:30 - 17:00 | DC
Assessed and organized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland’s trout season officially opens March 29 at 6:30 a.m. Thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout will be stocked in areas closed to fishing across the state in the weeks leading up to the event.
Click here for full details, rules, regs, and locations.

Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning
2025-03-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Join the Annapolis Maritime Museum for the best Spring party in town! The Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning has roots that date back the late-1970s, when sailors, shipyard workers, and friends doffed their socks and burned them to celebrate the arrival of Spring! This year’s event features live music, plenty of libations, all-you-can-eat oysters, and more fun! Tickets on sale now.
Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

Maryland Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day
2025-03-22 06:30 - 22:00 | DC
Organized by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A trout fishing opportunity just for youth anglers! Only individuals 15 and younger may fish in certain put-and-take trout areas from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 22, one week before the traditional season opening. The areas that will be open only to youth on this day are those listed as Closure 1. The designated areas are listed by county below. Youth anglers may catch and keep up to two trout each, except brook trout, which must be released if caught.
Click here for full details and statewide locations.

2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour
2025-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlington Cinema Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
The highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world. Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide, showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing.ms.
Click here to watch the official 2025 F3T Film Trailer!
Click here for tickets and more details.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2025-03-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay where staff selects 10-15 short films for our audiences to enjoy. Films highlight topics related to nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, Native American, and indigenous culture. Overall, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is designed to inspire a love for nature and activate audiences to take action in their communities through film and art.
This year’s event will be held at the Bowen Theater at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland.
Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

AMM Winter Lecture Series: The Ecology and Economics of Blue Catfish
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art.
February 27th: Chesapeake Invaders: The Ecology and Economics of Blue Catfish on the Bay, Presenter Jay Fleming
Click here to register.

AMM Winter Lecture Series: An Artist's Journey Around the Chesapeake
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art.
February 20th: Pictured in Time: An Artist’s Journey Around the Chesapeake, Presenter Neil Harpe
Click here to register.

AMM Winter Lecture Series: Adapting to Sea Level Rise
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art.
February 13th: Resilience in Practice: Adapting to Sea Level Rise at AMM, Presenter Cameron Ramey
Click here to register.

Maryland Fisheries Information Exchange
2025-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Worcester County Library – Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Rd, Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Hosted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries & Boating Services division, this fair-style event is an opportunity for fishermen (recreational, commercial, for-hire) and agency representatives to ask each other questions and get answers before the busy season gets underway. Staff from the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Police, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be available to answer questions about permitting, licensing, regulations, reporting, scientific collection permits, highly migratory species, catch card census, and enforcement.
Click here for more details.

AMM Winter Lecture Series: The Royal Navy on the Chesapeake in 1814
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art.
February 6th: A Reckless Night, A Path to Freedom: The Royal Navy on the Chesapeake in 1814, Presenter Dave Gendell
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AMM Winter Lecture Series: Thomas Point Lighthouse
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Maritime Museum holds its annual Winter Lecture Series over eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from mid-January through early March. You will be challenged to question and to learn by engaging speakers on diverse topics including maritime history, local history, science, and maritime art.
January 30th: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Celebrates 150 Years of Service by John Potvin
Click here to register.

2025 Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Asbury United Methodist Church, 87 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join the Environmental Community to learn about our 2025 Environmental legislative priorities, hear from elected officials, community leaders, and connect with your neighbors about environmental issues affecting all Marylanders.
Click here to register and learn more.

ASMFC Striped Bass Information Webinar
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | DC
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission(ASMFC) will host an Informational Webinar on Thursday, December 5th at 6 p.m. to review the management options developed by the Technical Committee and provide the public with sufficient background information to inform the development and submission of public comment by December 10th.
No public comments will be taken at this webinar; staff can address clarifying questions as time allows but public comments will not be taken.
To register for the December 5 Informational Webinar, please go to
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3243414609517348697 (Webinar ID 263-766-419).
Find out more here: https://asmfc.org/uploads/file/672ceceapr35_AtlStripedBassBoardDecMtg.pdf

SRA John Wright Speaker Series: Jennifer Wasenki
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Hosted by the Severn River Association at Cafe Mezzanotte restaurant in Severna Park, 7 p.m. on November 25th, the John Wright Speaker Series features local conservation and outdoors experts presenting on a variety of topics relating to the health of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. Presentations are free, registration required. In person or virtual option available. Click here to register for event.
Speaker Bio: Jennifer Wazenski is an environmental and natural resources attorney with more than 30 years’ experience representing property owners, businesses, and government agencies. She has litigated and advised on many federal and State regulatory programs and led teams of attorneys in the delivery of coordinated, strategic legal services.
Presentation Summary: This presentation will strive to provide community members with a toolkit for effective engagement across the various forums and processes that shape environmental and natural resource decisions at the county and state levels. Focusing on strategies and tactics that apply broadly—from public hearings and permitting processes to regulatory rulemaking and local planning—participants will learn how to structure their input to be organized, strategic, and impactful.

Madness on the Marshyhope
2024-11-02 07:00 - 15:00 | Federalsburg Marina and Recreational Park, 2021 Federalsburg Highway, Federalsburg, MD, 21632, United States
Madness on the Marshy Hope Blue Catfish Fishing Tournament happens the first Saturday in November. Blue Catfish are an invasive species to our Marshy Hope and a danger to our native species. Do your part! Catch and Eat this tasty, invasive fish!
This event includes a food festival, youth & family fishing event and fishing tournament.
Click here for full details.
Or click here to directly register for the event.

ACSA 1st Annual Nautical & Fishing Flea Market
2024-11-02 07:00 - 12:00 | DC
Organized by the Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association (ACSA). Inshore, offshore, freshwater new and used equipment; rods, reels, tackle, and more! Cash food and bar available. At the American Legion Synepuxent Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.
Check group’s Facebook page for updates.

Sultana Downrigging Weekend Festival
2024-11-01 07:00 - 2024-11-03 20:00 | Chestertown, Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
The Sultana Education Foundation’s annual Downrigging Weekend Festival will return to the historic port of Chestertown, Maryland the weekend of November 1-3, 2024. Presented in partnership with Mastercard, the festival will feature one of the largest annual gatherings of wooden ships in North America, a full-throated Bluegrass festival, lectures, fireworks, exhibits, and more. This unique combination has earned Downrigging the reputation as one of the most distinctive waterfront festivals in America, attracting more than 10,000 visitors annually. Proceeds from the festival support Sultana’s environmental literacy programs as well as educational programs operated by the nonprofit ships participating in the festival.
Click here for complete details.

35th Anniversary Conservation Celebration
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating 35 years of protecting land in Anne Arundel County this year by throwing an anniversary party to honor the landowners, partners, and friends who’ve been a part of the journey so far!
SRLT looking forward to a beautiful fall evening on the tented deck at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center where we can look out on the Chesapeake Bay from the grounds of a Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust conservation easement.
The party will have festive drinks, live soul & blues guitar from Kevin Koa, raffles and silent auction with exciting items to bid on in support of Scenic Rivers, tasty food, lots of friends, and probably a toast—or two! See you then!
Click here for full details.

Evening Among the Trees
2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Oregon Ridge Park & Lodge, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is hosting Evening Among the Trees on Thursday, October 24th at Oregon Ridge Lodge. Join us as we honor Ann Jones’s lifetime achievement for her work in land preservation in the Gunpowder and throughout Maryland.
When you spend an Evening Among the Trees, you will enjoy:

Live music, drinks, and delicious food from The Local
Event emcee, Tom Hall, host of WYPR’s Midday
Exciting auctions and one-of-a-kind raffles
Networking with the most amazing watershed protectors, nature enthusiasts, community leaders, and business professionals.

Seating is limited this year! Early bird tickets ($100) go on sale in mid-June. Prices go up after August 1st to $125. Your support will greatly help GVC achieve our vision of a Gunpowder Watershed with healthy lands, healthy waterways, and healthy communities.
Click here for full details.

58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | DC
It’s possibly…probably…the largest two-day festival dedicated to everything oysters, plus live music, entertainment, activities, plenty of food and drink, shucking contests, and much more. At St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds.
Click here for full details.

Cox Creek Open House 2024
2024-10-19 08:00 - 14:00 | Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility, 1000 Kembo Road, Curtis Bay, MD, 21226, United States
The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to offer the public the opportunity to explore Cox Creek, only accessible a few times a year, including during our Open House! Cox Creek is an active dredged material placement site that is undergoing expansion and the site also includes 126 acres of preserved wetlands.
The open house event will include birding walks, riding tours of the site, youth fishing, kids activities, exhibitors, and the opporutnity to learn about plans for the site, including nature trails and more.
Click here for full details.

UMCES Horn Point Laboratory Open House
2024-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to its annual free Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
This 2024 Open House theme is “Treasure Your Bay.” Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the many reasons to treasure the Chesapeake Bay, including the marine and human life it supports. Horn Point Laboratory’s team of scientists will share their research through fun, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages.
Click here for full details.
