Archive for February, 2026

Watch a free screening of the documentary The Little Things That Run the World on March 27th at 6:00 PM in CE Room 101 on the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.

This engaging film explores the vital role that insects play in sustaining ecosystems around the globe. From pollination to nutrient cycling, these often-overlooked species are essential to the health of our environment and our own survival.

Representatives from local and national conservation organizations — including Xerces Society, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and the Southern Maryland Audubon Society — will share information and opportunities to get involved in insect and pollinator conservation efforts in our community.

The event is free but registration is required. Please visit the CSM web page https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2026/03/documentary-screening-mar27.html to sign up.

Be sure to check out the movie trailer on YouTube: THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD – Trailer #2.

Join SMAS at the North Beach boardwalk from 11 – 4!

Come celebrate the return of the Osprey at this family friendly festival, now in their sixth year of offering nature lovers a variety of activities guaranteed to tickle your talons.

The Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival was created by citizens of the Mid-Atlantic region to celebrate our charismatic Ospreys, to educate the public, and to foster coexistence and conservation awareness throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Enjoy a live raptor show, meet local environmental groups, observe Osprey up close, and attend lectures and child-focused nature activities.

The Southern Maryland Audubon Society is a proud sponsor of this event. For additional information about the festival, see their website at marylandospreyfestival.org. There is an entry fee of $10 per person or $20 per family.