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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Acclaimed catch-photo-release tournament starring the toothy pickerel, and several other species. Organized and benefiting Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. All MD, DC, and DE tidal and non-tidal waters are open to fishing. Four months long---November 1st through 11:59 p.m., February 28th. Awards and celebration party to be held after the tournament at a location TBD. Sign […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Fish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, based out of Annapolis, and fundraising challenge that makes waves in cancer care in our community. We raise funds by hosting an annual fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, followed by a Shore Party at Safe Harbor Annapolis in Eastport, Annapolis. All […]
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 […]
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 […]