With warmer weather, I have been anxious to spend time in my backyard. It’s that time of year to pull out the shovels, the gardening tools, the dusty bird feeder. … Read more
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Throwing Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goals in the Trash?
Guest post by Jen Mihills. Maryland has an excellent tool for boosting clean energy in the state, and helping combat global climate change while reduce air pollution. The states Renewable … Read more
Celebrating Earth Day in the Middle of the Chesapeake Bay
It’s been twenty five years since I started making the ferry trip from Crisfield, Maryland over to Smith Island – a small fishing community in the middle of the Chesapeake … Read more
Kick ‘em Out! Be Out There Playing!
Where Did You Go? Out. Last week my boss handed me an article written about Robert Paul Smith’s Where Did You Go? Out. What Did You Do? Nothing., a best … Read more
8-Year-Old Shows Power of Speaking Up for Nature
As the Maryland General Assembly wrapped this week there was a bill signing that was important for us conservationists because it addressed an important issue – Invasive Plant Species. For … Read more
What Does it Take to Become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat Like Takoma Park, Maryland?
“A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community–in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places … Read more
Good Jobs and Clean Energy
Marylanders are looking 10 miles off the coast for good jobs and clean energy. The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act is currently being considered in the General Assembly and has … Read more
No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!
No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more
Virginia’s Cold Water Streams Dealt a Major Blow
Virginia’s treasured cold water streams and associated fisheries and wildlife have just been dealt a major blow while the coal lobby won a huge victory in the General Assembly with … Read more
Winds of Change
Will 2011 be the year offshore wind comes to Maryland? With the start of a new legislative session, clean energy advocates across the state are working hard to make it … Read more