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The Salisbury Zoo is abuzz with holiday happenings this month. Come join in the fun at the Annual Zoo Clean-up and the Critter Christmas while giving your season’s greetings to all of your favorite critters. December 7; 9am to 12pm … Continue reading →

The fate of the world’s forests on a warming planet has long been one of the great unanswered questions about climate change. Now, new research is complicating the picture further, suggesting that big shifts are already under way in how forests work. Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

“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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →