Category: Community Engagement

Deeply Rooted in NatureFest

NatureFest, now in its 5th year, is a fun, family-friendly celebration of the beauty and wonders of nature and wildlife. It’s all about creating meaningful connections with nature and each other. Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay (WOCB) is thrilled to be partnering with several local organizations – Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC), College of Southern Maryland […] Continue reading "Deeply Rooted in NatureFest"

Invasive Plants on the WB&A Trail

“Earth Day on the WB&A trail in Odenton saw volunteers pulling out invasive vines and trees in the sweltering humidity. Despite the heavy concentration of invasive plants in this area, we found and saved several native trees, including oaks, sweet gums, and a river birch! Volunteers filled 14 fifty-gallon trash bags and one full-size truck […] Continue reading "Invasive Plants on the WB&A Trail"

Building Habitat for Native Bees – Youth Empowerment

One of the keystone programs of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is youth empowerment. Our chapter President, Marlene Smith, has been mentoring Esther Bonney, WOCB chapter member and Founder/President of Nurture Natives, since the two met at a local University of Maryland Extension 4-H project on pollinators in January 2022. Together, the two have partnered on […] Continue reading "Building Habitat for Native Bees – Youth Empowerment"