The Chesapeake Oyster Alliance with support from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is assembling an all-star lineup of oyster experts, post-docs, faculty, and industry practitioners for the 2024 Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium. Multiple panel discussions featuring over 20 speakers are intended to offer succinct presentations and ample Q&A around each topic. The Symposium will also feature a […]

Join Amber of Find Your Nature for a virtual webinar to learn about the benefits of streamside forests for our well-being, the practice of ecotherapy, and engage in experiential practices such as meditation and nature journaling in a virtual streamside forest. Bring paper and your favorite art supplies (crayons, pens, watercolors, colored pencils, etc.) and […]

Riparian forests provide a diversity of benefits to ecosystems and communities. Katie Brownson, USFS Liaison to the Chesapeake Bay Program, will provide an overview of riparian forests and their benefits, including water quality, climate resilience and flood mitigation. Two guest speakers will then highlight the work their organizations are doing to maintain and restore riparian […]