News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
An expert group of industry leaders shared the latest economic trends and insights about the state of banking, innovative ideas on hiring and keeping workers, workforce housing, and school-based workforce development programs at the 2023 Caroline Economic Symposium on April 6th 2023. The symposium, hosted by Caroline County Economic Development and Tourism, took place at […]
Continue ReadingAdedapo Laditan brings diverse portfolio to enhance Benedictine’s services Ridgely, MD: Adedapo Laditan has joined Benedictine, a service provider for developmentally disabled and autistic children and adults, as the Senior Director of Adults Services. In this role, Laditan provides leadership to all aspects of the Adult Services program including management and fiscal sustainability. Benedictine’s Adult […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform the public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways and what we can all do to protect and restore them. Each year, between April and October, ShoreRivers’ professional […]
Continue ReadingAdkins Arboretum is pleased to announce the release of the Rooted Wisdom Audio Essay, the latest addition to the Rooted Wisdom initiative. Recorded at the Arboretum and featuring filmmaker Mecca Lewis and historian Anthony Cohen, the production explores the Underground Railroad and reveals how sometimes what’s before us is the past. Rooted Wisdom examines how […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD A full day of forest fun is planned for Adkins Arboretum’s inaugural Earth Day Adkins event, a celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Participants can expect a bevy of Earth-friendly activities, including mixing up gooey seed balls, painting with natural dyes, drumming, stitching a tree tapestry and […]
Continue ReadingInstructor Beth Hansen will teach the basics of spinning wool into yarn in this two part class. Have you ever thought about making your own yarn? Learn the basics of spinning wool into yarn using a drop spindle in this introductory class. Date: Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, April 15, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm […]
Continue ReadingFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month and National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month Choptank Health is building awareness about the importance of pediatric dental health in recognition of February’s designation as National Children’s Dental Health Month and National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored by the American Dental […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD: Adkins Arboretum has announced the 2023 lineup for its popular Soup ’n Walk programs. Explore the Arboretum’s forest, meadows and wetland on a guided walk themed to the season, then enjoy a delicious lunch and a brief talk about nature and nutrition. Copies of recipes are provided. All gift shop purchases on these […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – A partnership between Adkins Arboretum and Shore Rivers has received funding from Maryland Department of Natural Resources to provide environmental education programming for Caroline County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The project will support the county’s second grade life science unit by engaging CCPS second-graders in a “Bees, Seeds, and Healthy Streams” field […]
Continue ReadingNow that the Maryland General Assembly has reconvened for the 445th Legislative Session, ShoreRivers’ advocacy efforts are in full swing. The organization’s advocacy work, which is led by the Riverkeepers, is fundamental to creating system-wide change to protect local rivers against the major issues that impact water quality on the Eastern Shore. ShoreRivers, in partnership […]
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