Monthly Archives: October 2008
Enjoy Farm-Fresh Local Turkeys on Thanksgiving This Year Try a Deep-Fried Turkey with Skipjack Oyster Stuffing Paired with a Fine Maryland Wine
This Thanksgiving, Marylanders families are encouraged to purchase farm-fresh local turkeys from any of several Maryland turkey growers across the state. In 2007, 750,000 turkeys totaling more than 26.3 million pounds were raised in Maryland with a total value of … Continue reading
Filed under Agriculture, alternative, animals, aquaculture, birds, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, cookbooks, cooking, Democratic Party, Eastern Shore, festival, food, history, holiday, holidays, Homegrown, wine
DNR NEWS BRIEFS
DNR Completes Shore Erosion Control Project For Little Deal Island DNR recently completed a shoreline erosion control and environmental restoration project to protects a portion of the eroding shoreline on the 225-acre Little Deal Island in Somerset County. The project … Continue reading
Filed under Eastern Shore, politics, aquaculture, environment, fishing, kent island, food, Maryland, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, alternative, animals, Dorchester, Talbot, Bay Bridge, Maryland Emergency Management Administration, 50/301, DNR, sea life, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Oysters, Chestertown, Delmarva, bass
WATERFOWL FESTIVAL IN EASTON
▪ The 38th annual Waterfowl Festival takes place in the colonial town of Easton, Maryland. The historic buildings of Easton serve as venues for galleries and exhibits, while events and demonstrations are held at the surrounding ponds and scenic areas. … Continue reading
Filed under 50/301, animals, aquaculture, art, arts, bass, birds, books, business, charity, Chesapeake Bay, community, conservation, cooking, crafts, creative, Eastern Shore, Easton, environment, festival, fishing, food, history, holiday, music, Oysters, Preservation, quality of life, Talbot, waterfowl, wild life, wildlife
Bridge’s Loss is Oysters’ Gain as New Artificial Reef in Asquith Creek
One icon of the Chesapeake Bay – the oyster – was given an improved chance of survival thanks to another icon of the region – the Bay Bridge when over three million baby oysters took up residence in the Severn … Continue reading
Midshore Regional Recycling Program Event Schedule
Next drop-off Event: Saturday, November 1, 2008 – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Midshore Regional Landfill – Easton, MD Household Hazardous Waste Mercury Thermometer Collection Consumer Electronic Recycling DIRECTIONS: From Route 50 in Easton, go East on Dover Rd (MD … Continue reading
Haunted Hayride at Adkins Arboretum
Haunted Hayride at Adkins Arboretum Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; $8 Tuckahoe State Park, 12610 Eveland Road in Ridgely (Caroline County) Each October, Adkins Arboretum hosts its annual Halloween Haunted Hayride, co-sponsored by Tuckahoe State Park, … Continue reading
Filed under Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Maryland, Weekend events
EASTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DNR, OYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP, WATERMEN TO PREPARE & DELIVER OYSTER CAGES TO TALBOT RESIDENTS
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Pier at NOAA-DNR Cooperative Oxford Lab, South Morris Street in Oxford (Talbot County) More than 100 Talbot County residents along the Tred Avon River have volunteered to host and help care for young oysters … Continue reading
Filed under Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, conservation, Eastern Shore, environment, Maryland, politics, Preservation
ASMFC Approves Maryland’s Request to Extend the 2008 and 2009 Recreational Striped Bass Seasons
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board (ASMFC) approved Maryland’s request to extend the 2008 and 2009 recreational striped bass seasons. The decision also approved an alternative non-quota based management strategy for the fishery’s spring season. The … Continue reading
QACAC EVENTS
Members’ Best Receptions are a great way to meet area artists, make new friends and enjoy the generosity of the downtown Centreville business community. Quarterly receptions are held in most locations and are from 5 to 6:30 pm on the … Continue reading
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Haunted Hayride at Adkins Arboretum
Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; $8 Tuckahoe State Park, 12610 Eveland Road in Ridgely (Caroline County) Each October, Adkins Arboretum hosts its annual Halloween Haunted Hayride, co-sponsored by Tuckahoe State Park, the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center and … Continue reading
Filed under Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Weekend events
