Reel Chesapeake

AMM Winter Lecture Series: Adapting to Sea Level Rise
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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
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.
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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!
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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.
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58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00
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.
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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.
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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.
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CCA Maryland - Annapolis Chapter Annual Fundraising Banquet
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:30 | Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland welcomes you to join us for a celebration of conservation, and all things Chesapeake Bay.
As a recreational fishing based organization, we know that the public’s connection to the Chesapeake Bay through fishing and boating is what drives the passion to ensure that future generations will also enjoy what is so near and dear to us.
This fundraising dinner directly supports CCA Maryland’s focus on ensuring the health of our marine resources and anglers access to them, and our objective to conserve, promote and enhance our marine resources for the benefit of the general public.
As a local hub of volunteers from the Greater Annapolis area, our chapter has come together for more than 25 years to support our cause, and connect with others throughout our community.
Click here for full details and for tickets.

Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit
2024-10-09 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit is a space to come together and have exciting conversations on the importance of outdoor recreation to Maryland’s environment, workforce, quality of life and economy!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Outdoor industry enthusiasts including non-profits, community organizations, private businesses, university students, and public decision makers.
WHY ATTEND?
Make new connections with outdoor industry professionals.
Experience a new outdoor adventure.
Attend outdoor unique trainings and workshops.
Get inspired!
Click here to learn full details.

RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit
2024-10-06 08:00 - 2024-10-10 15:00
Restore America’s Estuaries hosts the annual summit. At the RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit, we’ll explore the latest research, policy, and practice in coastal restoration. With a focus on the future of restoration practice, this event is your opportunity to connect with other leaders in the field, share your insights, and help shape the future of coastal restoration policy.
Over four days of field sessions, inspiring presentations, workshops, and multiple networking opportunities, you’ll have the chance to learn about the latest trends and challenges in coastal restoration, hear from experts in the field, and connect with colleagues from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned policy maker, a new practitioner, or a dedicated coastal manager, the RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit is the place to be.
At the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. RAE will be hosting the summit in this venue. All concurrent sessions will be hosted here and field trips will leave from this location.
Click here for full details and registration information.

Fall Fest at the Preserve
2024-10-05 15:00 - 19:00
Join Sultana Education Foundation for an old-fashioned harvest fest at Sultana’s new Lawrence Wetlands Preserve in Chestertown. Bring a blanket, bring the family, and spend a few hours surrounded by nature as you enjoy great music, food, friends, and drink. Did we mention there will be plenty to do for the kids?
Here’s some of what you can look forward to:

Live Bluegrass with Flatland Drive
Oysters on the Half Shell with the Kent County Waterman’s Association
Children’s Petting Zoo with Party Animals
Face Painting / Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Bocce (yes, this is real!)
Food Trucks
Regional Beer & Wine
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Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival
2024-10-04 10:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront will be filled with unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders at Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLI on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6.
You’re invited to marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation showcased through these vessels alongside hundreds of small craft enthusiasts at one of the nation’s largest gatherings of its kind. Now in its 41st year, this family-friendly festival runs 10am-5pm all three days. Learn more about all the festivities planned at cbmm.org/MASCF.

Pasadena Sportfishing's Fall Kid's Derby
2024-09-28 08:00 - 13:00 | Fort Smallwood Park, 9500 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Kid’s Derby – September 28, 2024 @ Ft. Smallwood Park
Casting range – hit the fish eye all kids win a prize.
Open classes on safety, rigging, baiting hooks, and tying knots.
Free bait and P.S.G. Volunteers will assist you with your fishing and measure your “catch”.
TWO AGE GROUPS: (4 – 8) (9 – 15)
– Door Prizes
– Prizes in each age group for the 3 largest fish caught and most fish caught.
CONTEST RULES

All contestants must bring their fishing rod & reel.
All contestants must check in at the registration table. (Registration time 7:30 am – 8:30 am)
No registrations are accepted after 8:30 am.
No fishing is allowed before the official contest starting time ( 8:30 am)
Each contestant must use only one fishing rod and reel.
Parents are not allowed to fish during the contest.
Parents may help with rigging, baiting, and casting fishing rods only.
Parents may not assist in hooking or helping to reel in fish.
Winning fish will be determined by overall length. (nose to the tip of tail)
All ties and any other decisions will be made by the Pasadena Sportfishing Group.
Fishing from the fishing pier only

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER! –CLOSED
Register & Pay online here: REGISTER ONLINE
Register by mail & check by filling out the following
form and mailing it in: REGISTER BY MAIL
For more information about the contest call 410 hey fish (410 439 3474)
Mail all registration forms & check to:
Pasadena Sportfishing group (or PSG)
P.O. Box 873, Pasadena, MD 21123
Note: No walk-ins are allowed for this event / Event limited to first 75 anglers / Pre-registration(s) must be received by Sepember 8, 2024

World is Your Oyster Fest
2024-09-26 17:30 - 21:00
Get ready for an unforgettable shell-e-bration at the Bay’s biggest bivalve bash, World is Your Oyster Fest (WIYO)! Enjoy the finest local oysters, seafood, and handcrafted drinks. Learn to ‘Shuck Like a Pro, cheer for pros competing in the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Shucking Competition, and learn why oysters are the answer to Chesapeake Bay restoration. The celebration helps mark Oyster Recovery Partnership’s 30th anniversary and the Bay’s revival, the resurgence of its native oysters, and the incredible community that made it all possible. The party’s happening on Thursday, September 26th, at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore.
Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

Angler's Night Out w/ Captain Tom Weaver
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | West End Grill, 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join CCA Maryland at West End Grill in Annapolis to hear a talk on angling tactics with the 1 and only Captain Tom Weaver, talking about fly fishing for your favorite Bay species, from beginner to advanced levels, + a recap of Tom’s past year guided fly fishing on the Bay.
Free event. Gather @5:30pm, talk @6pm. Bring your friends and questions!
Click here to watch some of Tom’s latest YouTube videos!

Boatyard Beach Bash
2024-09-21 16:00 - 22:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Concert and outdoor festival benefiting Annapolis Maritime Museum. Let yourself be whisked away to Key West as you immerse yourself in the incomparable talent of world-class musicians. This year in memory and in honor of Jimmy Buffett, be prepared to be:

Captivated as John Frinzi, accompanied by Coral Reefers Doyle Grisham, Eric Darken, Nadirah Shakoor, as well as Frinzi friends, John Patti, Aaron Scherz who will play extensive set of original Jimmy Buffett classics.
Witness the electric buzz of the Floating Collective Band, featuring Coral Reefer legacy performers, Mick Utley, Brendan Mayer, and Erin McAnally.
Experience the enchanting melodies of the Peter Mayer Band, led by Coral Reefer lead guitarist and vocalist Peter Mayer, his son, Brendan Mayer, Zeb Briskovich, and Miles Vandiver.
Dazzled by Radio Margaritaville’s very own JD Spradlin, illuminating the evening as emcee.

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Rappahannock Riverfest
2024-09-21 12:00 - 19:00
It’s the party of the year to raise funds for Friends of the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a day of crab feasting, drinks, music, and more all to benefit the conservation work, programs, and education of FOR.
On the banks of the Rappahannock River in Downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Save the Date: This year’s Riverfest is September 21st. Tickets on sale July 15th.
Click here for full details.

6th Annual Tiki Lee's Rockfish Invitational
2024-09-19 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00
Striped bass tournament based at Tiki’s Lee’s Dock Bar in Sparrows Point, Maryland.
Scheduled for September 19th to 22nd. Postponement dates are September 26th to 29th.
Click here for full details and updates.

ShoreRivers 20th Annual Ride for Clean Rivers
2024-09-15 08:00 - 15:00
ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities.
Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully supported Metric Century (62-mile), 35-mile, or 20-mile routes. All routes begin and end at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills and include SAG support from Queen Anne’s County Amateur Radio Club, and rest stops with food and drink from Sprout.
Staggered group send-offs at 8am and 9am will include a police escort across Route 50. Upon returning to the college campus, riders and volunteers will enjoy a boxed lunch from Sprout and beer from Ten Eyck Brewery. Participants are also encouraged to join teams and create their own fundraising pages to boost support for their ride from others.
ShoreRivers extends special thanks to these partners: Chesapeake College, Sprout, Bike Doctor Kent Island, Ten Eyck Brewing Company, TriCycle & Run, as well as volunteers from the Talbot Skipjacks 4-H Club, and Queen Anne’s County Amateur Radio Club.
All proceeds from this event support ShoreRivers’ science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement programs. Registration prices will increase as the event nears, so sign up now! To register as a rider or sponsor, visit shorerivers.org/event/rideforcleanrivers2024. Any questions can be directed to Lindsey at lbuckless@shorerivers.org.

Maryland Seafood Festival
2024-09-14 11:00 - 2024-09-15 19:00 | Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Parkway, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, September 14th, and Sunday, September 15th, 11 a.m . to 7 p.m. each day. Live music, kids activities, vendor village, food trucks, and plenty of seafood (steamed crabs, crab soup, oysters, and much, much more) round out the event!

Click here for full details, schedule, and tickets.

River Days Festival - Fort Smallwood Park
2024-09-14 11:00 - 16:00
This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more.
Registration to the festivals is free and required for entry, as capacity is limited. Registration does not include boat ride tickets or kayak lessons, which are also free but must be reserved separately for a specific time slot. Registration for festival entry, and reservations for boat rides and kayak lessons will all open one month prior to each event date. Sign up here to be notified once registration is open for each event.
For questions and special accommodations requirements, please email riverdays@aacounty.org.
At Fort Smallwood Park, 9500 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

Chesapeake Legal Alliance 15th Anniversary Party
2024-09-12 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate a milestone with us as the Chesapeake Legal Alliance marks 15 years of dedicated service and advocacy. For 15 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental law, leveraging our expertise to promote sustainable development, safeguard natural resources, and ensure the long-term health of this iconic estuary through legal advocacy. We are thrilled to host a special anniversary event featuring an inspiring keynote address by Senator Chris Van Hollen.
Hosted at DLA Piper – 500 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Click here for full details and tickets.
