Request for Snakehead Research Proposals
In the Chesapeake Bay region, northern snakehead inhabit shallow, vegetated water bodies, where most traditional fishing gear (nets, traps, seines) is inefficient.
We are asking high school students to help find new methods to increase capture efficiency and catch rates of snakeheads, in places where bowfishing or electrofishing cannot be used. Successful designs will be publicized to help broadly increase capture efficiency for the general public, management agencies, and/or commercial or recreational harvesters.
Eligibility: Any Maryland resident student in high school or vocational program, ages 14 through 19. Proposals may be submitted by a team of students or a single student, or simply one student representing a team. Mentors are allowed to participate in projects, but all aspects of the work from proposal, to execution, and to final presentation should be the work of the student(s).
For more information, email chelsea.miller@maryland.gov.
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 The Maryland Commission on Climate Change has embraced the 2023 Worldwide Climate Teach-in for our state. The Teach-in is a powerful way for students and educators to talk about climate and justice. Why is this critical? Because if we don’t talk about climate change, then we won’t act to stop it. We all need to become comfortable talking about climate. The teach-in helps us do that by creating real dialogue.
A Climate Teach-in is a bottom-up educational event focused on just solutions to the climate crisis in local communities and globally. The Teach-in is a call to organize events in your class, campus, or community on or around March 29, 2023.
Learn more and plan your own Climate Teach-in!
Chesapeake Conservation Climate Corps Applications Due March 9
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofit organizations or government agencies to work full time in the environmental field for a one-year term of paid service. The Corps provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network with other young environmentalists. Learn more and apply online!
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Help Inform DNR's Chesapeake & Coastal Service's … Services
Maryland's Chesapeake and Coastal Service (CCS), a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, would like to hear from those involved in climate change education and coastal resources training in Maryland to guide the direction of CCS's programs and services.
In an effort to better understand the steps that these organizations and institutions have taken in response to climate change, CCS is conducting a market analysis survey. The survey will take approximately 15-25 minutes depending on responses and is completely confidential. Thank you in advance for your participation. Take the survey online.
Living Classrooms Maritime Education: Register Now!
Registration is now open for Living Classrooms' multi-day science, sailing, and adventure programs aboard our ships Sigsbee and Mildred Belle. Programs are for youth aged 12-15. Learn more or register on the Living Classrooms website.
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Jug Bay News
New Jug Bay Volunteer Naturalist Recruitment and Training
Like being outdoors? Enjoy teaching kids about nature? Want to give back to your community? Sign up to become a Volunteer Naturalist at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Requires a background check, availability 2-3 weekdays a month in spring and fall, attending training sessions, and shadowing experienced Naturalists on field trips. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.
Jug Bay Summer Internship Applications Open until March 17
Friends of Jug Bay (FOJB) annually funds two research and one education undergraduate/graduate summer research internships. These internships advance the Sanctuary's knowledge on topics of interest regarding its natural resources and social history.
Internships are open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who will conduct a summer research project within Sanctuary property. Interns are mentored by a staff member or an associated researcher. Students are encouraged to work with staff to coordinate the use of office and laboratory space, field equipment, and other amenities (canoes, boats, storage space, etc.) to support their research project. Learn more and apply on the Jug Bay website.
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Upcoming Webinar: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience
March 22 at 11 a.m.
Shared Waters: An Upstream, Downstream MWEE Partnership: The shared waters project embraces the idea of teaching students to be good watershed neighbors. In partnership, Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Virginia Wesleyan University Schools of Education work with a local school district to implement a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) in elementary schools. Our goal is the systemic implementation of MWEEs in local schools and undergraduate teacher education. To learn more or register for the webinar visit the NOAA Fisheries website.
Celebrate the Annual Maple Syrup Festival!
Come celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park! Guests can watch staff demonstrate the traditional way of boiling sap into syrup, listen to live bluegrass music, and take a hayride through the Maple Grove. Try your hand in the great pancake race–trying to flip a pancake on the run ahead of other contestants–or enjoy a hot pancake breakfast with sausage and maple syrup.
Events take place each day of the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A sign language interpreter will be stationed at the Sugar Shack on both Sundays. Syrup-making demonstrations and hayrides take place every hour on the hour. A $5 donation per person is requested at the entrance. Breakfast is available during the festival hours at extra cost.
Proceeds from the Maple Syrup Festival benefit the nonprofit Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. The park opens at 9 a.m. and closes at sunset. Pets are permitted on a leash, outside only. This event is ADA accessible. Visitors may call 301-271-7574 for more information.
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City Nature Challenge: Baltimore Metro Area April 28 - May 1
Join the National Aquarium in supporting the Baltimore-Metro Area in the City Nature Challenge, a four-day international competition to see which city can observe the most species! Learn more online.
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