The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy. We schedule hikes, canoe trips, and educational events throughout the year to help members and guests learn about birds, plants, and the natural world around them. Beginners are welcome!

There are many people out there practicing and learning wilderness skills on their own. We would all benefit from meeting one another and sharing ancestral knowledge in a way that builds relationships and community. Let's get together to make an ember, blow the coal into a flame with some tulip poplar tinder, and sit by the fire together and talk about who could have made that track, how long ago, and what the birds were telling us we missed as we bent down to get a closer look! The Roots of Ric …

Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …

NVCT, founded in 1994, is an award winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. NVCT is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3 organization preserving natural and historic resources. Contributions are tax deductible. Presently, we have preserved over 5,370 acres of natural areas and open space in Northern Virginia. NVCT also hosts Explore + Restore, a series of local outdoor educational and …

Not the best time of year to start a group like this, I know. But I've enjoyed at least trying to grow an interesting mix of plants in my backyard - killing more than a few unfortunate ones along the way - and thought it would be nice to share experiences, ideas, tips with like-minded individuals. If you've done something similar, are thinking about it, or just have a fondness for gardening and landscaping, we'd welcome having you on board. We can discuss yard features such as ponds, streams, re …