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United States Honey Bee Health: Hon...

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. “There is an important link between the health of American agriculture and the health of our honeybees for our country’s … READ MORE

Things to do on Earth Day, Berlin, MD

Ways to Support Our Environment: Ea...

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Each year on April 22nd, teams of eco-friendly individuals and community members combine efforts to support Mother Earth. April 22nd is Earth Day; a day known globally as International Mother Earth Day across the world. Earth Day is celebrated in more than 192 countries every year. Locally, several organizations, businesses, and people are doing their best to take care of our environment. We’re put together a list of ways … READ MORE

Take Pride in Berlin Week - Berlin, MD- Community Clean Up (2)

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Article from the Town of Berlin, MD Take Pride in Berlin Week 2013 starts on Saturday, April 20th, from 8:30 – 12 pm with the Annual Clean-Up Day. Clean-Up Day, sponsored by the Berlin Parks Commission and Grow Berlin Green, has been an ongoing springtime rite in Berlin when volunteers gather in our town parks, downtown and nature areas to spruce up after winter’s inactivity. Lots of volunteers are … READ MORE

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Corps of Engineers Release Native O...

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Written by Ashley Williams The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, along with their shared partners, has finalized the Native Oyster Restoration Master Plan. The master plan outlines the Corps’ strategy for large-scale oyster restoration throughout the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Since the turn of the 20th century, oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay have declined dramatically, … READ MORE

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Any day that surpasses 50 degrees on a weekend is one meant for early spring gardening on the Eastern Shore. Last Saturday, green-thumbs were outside in their yards pulling weeds, clearing out flower beds for new mulch, trimming their shrubs, and building box gardens for veggies and fruits. It’s tempting to run to the local hardware store, big box store, or small garden center and purchase pots filled with … READ MORE

Berlin MD Beehive Ami Reist Beekeepers

Local Honey: Delicious, Nutritious ...

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“I’m a purist,” said master beekeeper Dean Burroughs while talking about his philosophy towards beekeeping and honey. Burroughs believes in keeping things simple and the honey pure. I had the pleasure of attending a talk from this apiarist not too long ago. Burroughs is the President of the Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers Association and gives talks around the area to promote and educate the public about bee preservation and … READ MORE

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Pieces of Ocean City’s old Boardwalk are being spread around the country for all to enjoy as the contractor has been recycling the lumber through interested parties. City Engineer Terry McGean reported last Friday the reconstruction of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk is going well and is still ahead of schedule. Phase two of the Boardwalk’s reconstruction began in early October and is planned to end in April of 2013. … READ MORE

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The Lower Shore Land Trust will be hosting a night of live bluegrass music, locally grown and produced food, local beer, and dancing on Saturday, December 8th. The event, title Get Bluegrass, is a way to raise money for the non-profit organization based out of Berlin, MD.  “It is important to think about land conservation, especially after all of the coastal flooding issues we’ve seen lately. It’s more important … READ MORE

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America Recycles Day: Eastern Shore...

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America Recycles Day is a national program of Keep America Beautiful, and is the only nationally-recognized day and community-driven awareness event dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Since its inception in 1997, communities across the country have participated in American Recycles day on November 15th to educate, promote environmental citizenship, and encourage action. Locally, businesses and organizations on the Eastern Shore have joined together to … READ MORE

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Are you looking for an opportunity to travel, learn about sustainable living, and work outside? WWOOFing may be right for you. WWOOFing stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms and provides a chance for willing workers to work on organic farms around the world in exchange for food and lodging. WWOOFing was started in England as Working Weekends on Organic Farms and has since gained popularity around the world. … READ MORE

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Berlin Clothing Swap

Swap it Out: Clothing Swap at Treas...

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Climbing the attic stairs, retrieving several plastic bins filled with seasonal clothing, going through your closet, and replacing seasonal wears. It’s a ritual that many Eastern Shore women accomplish at least twice a year. The seasonal exchange of spring/summer clothing for fall/winter clothing is one that’s both exciting and depressing at the same time. Who wants to pack up their favorite light, cute, and summery sundresses and replace them … READ MORE

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Join us for an evening of enjoyable, fresh, locally grown and produced dinner on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 5 pm. The Eleven Forks dinner is a potluck event. Please bring a dish and RSVP by the Friday prior. Nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Eleven Forks dinners are always family friendly. The creation of Eleven Forks dinners was a product of the chaos I create for not … READ MORE

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Kids Can Be Eco Friendly Too Dave Wilson MD Coastal Bays

Kids Can Be Eco-Friendly Too

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Going green is not something that only adults are passionate about. Kids are concerned about our environmental impact, too. Children across the Eastern Shore have been getting involved with local organizations to help save the Earth. Whether living in one of the shore’s historic towns, larger cities, or coastal communities, local children who call our watersheds their backyards have been learning about our bays. “There are many things that … READ MORE

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