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 $13.7 million. Turkeys sold directly from the farm to the consumer account for a [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 31, 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
October 30, 2008
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 will help reduce sedimentation of a nearby channel leading into Wenona Harbor fishing village.
“This year-long project [...]
October 24, 2008
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.
▪ The Waterfowl Festival is America’s premiere
wildlife art exposition featuring art work from more than 300 artists
recognized world-wide. Hundreds [...]
October 23, 2008
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 River on recycled concrete from a re-decking project on the bridge.
“Today marks [...]
October 23, 2008
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 Rt 331) turn right onto Dover Neck Rd. Make second left onto [...]
October 21, 2008
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, the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center and the Eastern Shore Jousting Association. Witches, ghosts and ghouls will [...]
October 21, 2008
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 as part of Marylanders Grow Oysters, a new citizen oyster growing initiative created by Governor Martin O’Malley. [...]
October 21, 2008
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 ASMFC approved this strategy for the first time in 2008, but limited this only to [...]
October 17, 2008
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 following dates:
Sep 25, 2008 through Dec 12, 2008
September – June: Classes in Visual Arts and [...]
October 16, 2008
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 the Eastern Shore Jousting Association. Witches, ghosts and ghouls will taunt you on this [...]
