Currently Reading: Maryland Coastal Bays Program

MCBP is currently recruiting and hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards on Monday, November 11th, 5:30 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Department located at 10124 Keyser Point Road. National Aquarium’s Director of Animal Rescue, Jen Dittmar, will … Continue reading →

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it’s a great time of year to consider giving back to our local community. One way to help give back is to come out and celebrate Giving Tuesday at Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin, MD on … Continue reading →

In celebration of National Estuary Week, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program will host a “Best of the Bays” photo contest.  To enter, simply snap a photo of your favorite spot on one of the areas rich coastal waterways between September … Continue reading →

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program needs your help, Saturday July 9th! Join program leaders at the MCMP office at 10 a.m. as they set off for the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve. Volunteers are need to help plant native shrubs & … Continue reading →

By now you’ve most likely seen the amazing photos of snowy owls spotted in our area. If not, then perhaps you remember Hedwig, the snowy owl made famous by the Harry Potter series. If you’re still in the dark, you’re … 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 →

One of the most enchanting, creepy, and inspiring scenes will take place on the beaches and marshes of coastal MD and DE in the next upcoming weeks and months. Have you ever witnessed a creature that dates back to 400-million … 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 →

In the Ocean City area, we’re pretty used to hearing about poker runs – motorcycles, bicycles, classic cars, you name it – but never before has there been an on-water poker run. On Sunday, October 14th, the Maryland Coastal Bays … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Paddle board and surf enthusiasts will not want to miss the Fager’s Island Surf Swap and Paddle Board Race Sunday, June 3 at Fager’s Island Restaurant on 60th Street and the bay. Anyone who would like to sell their used … Continue reading →