Annapolis – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that the second segment of the muzzleoader deer hunting season opens Dec. 15 and runs through Dec. 29, 2018. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. “The late muzzleloader season is a great time for hunters to enjoy […]
Continue ReadingREHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Have fun and make gifts for friends and family or keepsakes for your tree during the two-day workshop “Folded Fabric Ornaments” at the Rehoboth Art League on Thursdays, November 15 and 29 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Make ball and pinecone ornaments with a quilted look. There is no sewing involved, […]
Continue ReadingThe athletic departments at the Lower Shore’s two premier universities have teamed with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism for an event to energize their fan bases for the upcoming season while raising funds to support the recently launched Wicomico Youth Basketball League. The 10 Mile Tipoff will pit the University of Maryland Eastern Shore […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, DE – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that repair work will begin on Tower 7, also known as the Observation Tower, at Cape Henlopen State Park. The tower will be closed Monday, Nov. 5 – Monday, December 31, 2018
Continue ReadingManor House Lecture Series: Daniel R. Griffith Monday, November 5 at 7:15 pm The 2018 Seaford Historical Society Lecture Series concludes on November 5, 2018 with guest lecturer Daniel R. Griffith, Director of Cultural Affairs, who will share his research on the Indians of Sussex County. The presentation is titled “American Indian Towns ,Sussex County, […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Historical Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination using the 2019 guidelines. Nominations are due November 9, 2018. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage […]
Continue ReadingPrevention Week began on October 7,2018 coinciding with the beginning of the fall wildfire season in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents throughout the state to take precautions as the changing foliage increases the risks of wildland fires spreading through brush and forests. Wildfires occur every month in Maryland, but peak in […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the 2018-2019 public oyster harvest season will open Oct. 1 and run through March 31, 2019. Opening month is reserved for divers and watermen using patent and shaft tongs, as well as recreational oystering. During the season, recreational oyster harvesting is open to any Maryland resident and does […]
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, and Maryland state officials signed an agreement with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to build on the school’s environmental opportunities for students and faculty and its involvement in watershed restoration activities. The parties to the agreement also include the […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2018-2019 trapping season at several wildlife management areas on the Eastern Shore. For each location, the individual with the highest bid will be awarded annual trapping privileges for the chosen site. Bidding for specific locations is done through different locations with different deadlines, […]
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