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SUMMARY:October Birding at the Chestnut Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: DEAN NEWMAN \nEnjoy the possibility of both late summer migrants heading south and arriving winter songbirds. Easy terrain through field\, wood\, and wetland. \nDirections: From Solomons Island Road turn onto Dares Beach Rd. Continue for 2.5 miles before taking a right onto Double Oak Rd. From here attendees will drive another mile before turning left into the Land Trust parking lot where the walk will begin. No park fee. Contact Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/october-birding-at-the-chestnut-land-trust/
LOCATION:American Chestnut Land Trust\, 676 Double Oak Road\, Prince Frederick\, 20678\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
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SUMMARY:Winter Warblers
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting Program via Zoom\nSpeaker:  CODY KENT\, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Vertebrate Biology\, Frostburg State University \nNew World warbler beauty and diversity has long fascinated birders and scientists. Their spring arrival begins the height of bird activity across most of North America. But much of their time is spent wintering in southern latitudes\, particularly in the Caribbean where concentrated warbler diversity reaches its zenith. Research over the last two decades has shed more light on the importance of wintering conditions for their survival and nesting success. Dr. Kent will discuss our current understanding of warbler population biology in the Caribbean including foraging behavior\, distribution and interactions with other species. Dr. Kent completed a Ph.D. at Tulane University where he began research on wintering Caribbean warblers.  His current research includes examining how small-scale land management actions impact bird diversity within Washington DC and large-scale studies of how human activities impact niche diversity in warblers across the United States. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join\, you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter using the form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link prior to the event.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-warblers/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20230911T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T192412Z
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SUMMARY:Tiger Salamander Restoration in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting Program via Zoom\, Saving the Salamanders\nSpeaker: KEVIN STOHLGREN\, Regional Heritage Program biologist for the Maryland\nDepartment of Natural Resources (MD DNR) – Note:  speaker change from Ms. Schlimm.\n\n\nThe MD DNR has been working for years to reverse the decline of tiger salamanders\, which can grow to over a foot in length in Delmarva wetlands. Beth will discuss how wetland biologists have helped restore numerous Delmarva bays by returning hydrology and vegetation to natural conditions favorable to increasing tiger salamander breeding. Although still endangered in Maryland\, these efforts are bearing fruit with an increase in salamander populations over the past few years. Beth has worked for MD DNR since 2016. She is a conservation specialist whose primary responsibilities include monitoring and habitat restoration efforts for rare\, threatened and endangered reptiles and amphibians.\nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join\, you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter using the form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link prior to the event.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/tiger-salamander-restoration-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20231203T231522Z
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SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20231203T231452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231452Z
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SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/\n\n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
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SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20231203T231410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231410Z
UID:3581-1703894400-1703980799@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240106T113000
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SUMMARY:All the Dirt on Winter Sowing Native Plant Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting/Workshop Program In-person\nSpeakers: MOLLY MOORE\, President Southern Maryland Audubon\, & member MARLENE SMITH. Both are Charles County Master Gardeners. \nNative plants are critical to supporting birds\, butterflies\, bees and other pollinators\, but they can be expensive to buy! Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds in milk jugs—in the dead of winter. In this hands-on\, in-person workshop\, you’ll plant jugs to take home. Please bring at least one clean milk jug or similar sized container (translucent or clear\, not white). We will have extras and all other supplies\, including seeds available. \nWorkshop is free and open to all but limited to 30 participants. \nYou may sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46076755-winter \nMeeting to be held in Room A of the Waldorf-West library\, address below.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/all-the-dirt-on-winter-sowing-native-plant-seeds/
LOCATION:Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West\, 10405 O’Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD\, 20603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240108T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T012659Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Waterfowl Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 20\, 2024. 8 a.m.-noon\nJefferson Patterson Park\, Calvert County\n10515 Mackall Rd\, St Leonard\, MD 20685\nLeader: Tyler Bell\nOpen fields and wooded areas provide good land birding and the river frontage offers close views of waterfowl including Horned Grebe\, Long-tailed Duck\, lots of Ruddy Ducks\, both scaup\, Common Goldeneye and many others!\nCall or email Tyler for directions to the meeting spot. Maximum of 10 participants. SMAS Covid rules may apply. Will discuss with attendees prior to the trip. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or\njtylerbell@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-waterfowl-field-trip/
LOCATION:Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum\, 10515 Mackall Rd\, St. Leonard\, MD\, 20685\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240108T005246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T010812Z
UID:3654-1706364000-1706369400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sowing Native Plants\, Veggies & Herbs in-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 27\, 2024. 2-3:30 PM\nSpeakers: MOLLY MOORE\, President Southern Maryland Audubon\, & member MARLENE SMITH. Both are Charles County Master Gardeners. \nNative plants are critical to supporting birds\, butterflies\, bees and other pollinators\, but they can be expensive to buy! Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds in milk jugs—in the dead of winter. In this hands-on\, in-person workshop\, you’ll plant jugs to take home. Please bring at least one clean milk jug or similar sized container (translucent or clear\, not white). We will have extras and all other supplies\, including seeds available.\nTo register\, sign up here:\nhttps://stmalib.libnet.info/event/9177203?registration=truePlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or Message *NameSubmit
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-sowing-native-plants-veggies-herbs-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Public Library Lexington Park\, 21677 FDR Blvd.\, Lexington Park\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240108T014920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T032255Z
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SUMMARY:Think Like a Raven: Monthly Meeting Zoom Talk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, 2024. 7-8 p.m. ZOOM \nCommon Ravens were identified as a breeding species for the first time ever in Charles County last year and sightings are becoming more frequent. Dr. John Marsluff\, a professor at the University of Washington College of the Environment and a top authority on Ravens\, will discuss his fascinating research in Yellowstone Park. His work provides insight on what we can expect from Ravens as they expand their range in Southern Maryland.\nDr. Marsluff studies the impact of habitat change\, fragmentation and increased urbanization on birds. He focuses primarily on corvids\, but has worked with falcons and hawks throughout the world. He is the author of several science books about crows\, including his most recent “Gifts of the Crow.” He has been awarded the HR Peyton award from the Cooper Ornithological Society as well as the the Washington state book award for general non-fiction.   \nTo receive the link for this free talk sign up for our “Osprey” newsletter on the homepage of our website at www.somdaudubon.org. Common Raven in Yellowstone National Park by Molly Moore
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/think-like-a-raven-monthly-meeting-zoom-talk/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240108T020340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T124747Z
UID:3672-1709751600-1709751600@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Safe Skies-How we can protect birds from window collisions: Monthly Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 6\, 2024. 7-8 p.m. Zoom. \nAn estimated 1 billion birds die every year in window collisions. Safe Skies Maryland was created to empower citizens to learn more about this major threat to birds and how to prevent it. Dr. Mark Southerland\, director of Safe Skies Maryland\, will provide solutions for how you can stop bird collisions with your home windows\, as well as how you can get involved in community efforts to equip public buildings with bird-safe windows.\nDr. Southerland earned a PhD in ecology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and works as an environmental consultant supporting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. He also leads the legislative program of Safe Skies Maryland campaign for bird safe buildings laws at county\, city and state levels.\nTo receive the Zoom link for our talk\, sign up for our “Osprey” newsletter on our homepage at www.somdaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/safe-skies-how-we-can-protect-birds-from-window-collisions-monthly-zoom-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240229T124516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T124716Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Birds at Pax River Airfield Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:March 9 – SATURDAY – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  \nField Trip Patuxent River Naval Air Station\, St. Mary’s County 21866 Cedar Point\, Bldg. 2189\, NAS Patuxent River\, MD 20670. Gate #2 “WINTER BIRDS AND TUNDRA SPECIALISTS AT PAX RIVER AIRFIELD”  \nLeader: Dean Newman \nWe are fortunate to have access to sections of the Navy base fronting on the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay\, which hosts airfields that provide tundra-like habitat. Previous trips have turned up winter birds such as Snow Bunting\, Lapland Longspurs\, Short-eared Owls\, Horned Larks\, Savannah Sparrows\, Wilson’s Snipe and Peregrine Falcon. Preregistration is required and open to U.S. citizens only. Must bring photo ID. Meet at pass office parking lot\, Gate #2. We will be escorted and traveling together in a van; participant size is limited to 13. No restrooms.Preregister to  Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-at-pax-river-airfield-field-trip/
LOCATION:Patuxent River Naval Air Station\, 21866 Cedar Point\, Bldg. 2189\, NAS Patuxent River\, Maryland\, 20670
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240217T203602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T205124Z
UID:3778-1711188000-1711191600@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:How to Create Your Own Bird B & B
DESCRIPTION:March 23-SATURDAY- 10 a.m.-11 a.m.\nLexington Park Library\, St. Mary’s County\n21677 FDR Blvd.\, Lexington Park\, MD\nPresenter: Molly Moore\, President\, Southern Maryland Audubon Society\nLearn how to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard\, patio or deck without spending a fortune. We will give you tips for providing the native plants\, water sources and shelter birds need to thrive—whether you have a big garden or an apartment window box. And we’ll show you how to make your windows and surroundings safer for the birds you attract. Weather permitting\, we will move outside to identify birds visiting the library grounds. Bring binoculars if you have them\, but we will also have loaners.\nFREE. Register here: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/9929489
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/how-to-create-your-own-bird-b-b/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Public Library Lexington Park\, 21677 FDR Blvd.\, Lexington Park\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240322T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T173643Z
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SUMMARY:Learn about Proposed SoMD Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting (Tues. March 26th\, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.)\nSpeaker: Dan Murphy\, chief of the Division of Habitat Restoration for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Chesapeake Bay Field Office. \nPlease come join the Southern Maryland Audobon Society (SMAS) zoom presentation by Dan Murphy to learn about\, and how you can support\, the proposed Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge in Anne Arundel\, Calvert\, Charles\, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties to protect the habitats of birds\, fish and other wildlife. \nDan Murphy will describe the proposed refuge plan\, opportunities for landowners and wildlife\, and details on the 45-day public comment period now open. \nThe proposal would conserve up to 40\,000 acres in fee-title acquisitions or easements from willing sellers across four watersheds\, helping to conserve habitats that support threatened and endangered species\, waterfowl and migratory birds of conservation concern. \nSMAS is hosting this important meeting without the usual reservation requirement.  So please attend and pass the word. \nJoin Zoom meeting here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85910554226?pwd=ejQ1UUFyYXpWZXZRbmZ4RDRtbWVhUT09 \nMeeting ID: 859 1055 4226 \nPasscode: 492085 \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,85910554226#\,\,\,\,*492085# US (Washington DC) \n+16469313860\,\,85910554226#\,\,\,\,*492085# US \nDial by your location \n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n• +1 646 931 3860 US \n• +1 305 224 1968 US \n• +1 309 205 3325 US \n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n• +1 689 278 1000 US \n• +1 719 359 4580 US \n• +1 253 205 0468 US \n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n• +1 360 209 5623 US \n• +1 386 347 5053 US \n• +1 507 473 4847 US \n• +1 564 217 2000 US \n• +1 669 444 9171 US \n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \nMeeting ID: 859 1055 4226 \nPasscode: 492085 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/km8swcANv
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/learn-about-proposed-somd-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240330T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240217T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T204101Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Early Migration at the Point
DESCRIPTION:March 30 – SATURDAY – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nPoint Lookout State Park\, St Mary’s County\n10444 Point Lookout Rd\, Scotland\, MD 20687 \nLeader: Phin Rouland\nCatch some of the earliest signs of migration at one of Maryland’s peak hotspots. Attendees will meet at the picnic area parking and together we’ll walk down to the Point. We’ll scan both the Chesapeake and Potomac waters for any remaining winter waterfowl as well as for spring arrivals including Osprey\, Brown Pelican\, and tern species. At the point we’ll target Northern Gannet which are in peak numbers passing by on migration. We’ll spend what time is left around the picnic area and on trails around Fort Lincoln. Highlights could include arriving swallow species\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, and Yellow-throated Warbler. Flat but unpaved\, approximately 2 mile walk. Gate fee $3 per car. Restrooms available. Limit 12.\nRSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-47681455-early or to phin.rouland@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/field-trip-early-migration-at-the-point/
LOCATION:Point Lookout State Park\, St. Mary’s County\, 11175 Point Lookout Road\, Scotland\, MD\, 20687
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wild Sex: How Nature Does It
DESCRIPTION:April 3\, 2024. 7-8 p.m. Monthly meeting Zoom talk.\nNature is WILD and sometimes competition for reproduction is fierce–from birds and bees to orchids! Join naturalist Kerry Wixted and learn how different plants and animals procreate in odd\, interesting\, and sometimes deadly ways. Kerry Wixted\, a Maryland naturalist with over 15 years’ experience studying flora and fauna of Maryland\, is the Amphibian & Reptile and Invasive Species Program Manager at the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. She has previously worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. She holds a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fishers Management from Frostburg State University\, and a M.S. degree in Biology from West Virginia University. To receive the Zoom link please email: president.somdaudubon@gmail.com.\nThis lecture may qualify for Master Naturalist and Master Gardener continuing education hours.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/wild-sex-how-nature-does-it/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T000907Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Osprey Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:April 6 – SATURDAY – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nDrum Point Club\, Lusby\, Calvert County\nSouthern Maryland Audubon is proud to be a co-sponsor of this family event celebrating all things Osprey. We will offer bird trips in a beautiful waterfront forest. We’ll also have a table with info on Ospreys and Osprey swag.\nFor the details on lectures\, children’s crafts and other activities at the event visit: https://marylandospreyfestival.org/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/maryland-osprey-nature-festival-2/
LOCATION:Drum Point Club\, Lusby\, MD
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CREATED:20240321T190308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T190308Z
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SUMMARY:Chapman Forest:  Forest Ecology\, Spring Bird\, and Ephemeral Plant Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Talk & Walk  (11 am to 1 pm)\nLeader: Lynne Wheeler \nJoin us at historic Mount Aventine situated within Chapman State Park\, a 2200-acre forest. This is a joint event hosted by our new local chapter Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay\, a national non-profit focusing on incorporating native plants into our landscape\, presented by Lynne\, Membership Chair for Southern Maryland Audubon Society and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay. The event starts with a 40-minute talk at the historic Mount Aventine\, an 1840 antebellum home\, about the unique forest ecology of Chapman Forest. Come and learn about how native plant communities are a direct result of their ecology. As they say: location\, location\, location. The combination of deep ravines\, calcareous soils\, and close proximity to the Potomac River has produced a remarkable flora predominately composed of species typical of the inner piedmont and carbonate areas of the Appalachians that are otherwise are to absent on the Coastal Plain\, especially in association. Chapman Forest is considered to be Maryland’s largest and finest example of this natural community type. It is also designated as an Important Bird Area by Audubon. After the presentation we will take a 60 – 90-minute walk into the forest looking for spring ephemeral plants and birds. \nRSVP required. Space limited to 15. \nRSVP at Signup Genius or to Lynne at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or text to 301-751-8097.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/chapman-forest-forest-ecology-spring-bird-and-ephemeral-plant-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:Mount Aventine Chapman State Park\, 3452 Ferry Pl\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240321T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T190404Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Osprey Festival at Colonial Beach
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Osprey Festival (9 am to 4 pm)\nVisit the Southern Maryland Audubon Society’s table at the Virginia Osprey Festival which will include great bird info as well as bird crafts for kids. \nFestival features Osprey and nature experts and exhibits\, arts and crafts vendors\, food and music — and starring the Ospreys which have built nests throughout the town of Colonia Beach\, VA. \nEvents on Town Hill are free. Tickets required for special presentations in the Fisheries Building.\nMore details at: Festival Details.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/virginia-osprey-festival-at-colonial-beach/
LOCATION:Town Hill in Colonial Beach\, VA\, Town Hill (Intersection of Colonial Avenue and Washington Avenue)\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T120000
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CREATED:20240321T190427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T095730Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Birding Program and Walk at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Earth Day Talk & Walk  (9 am to noon)\nLeader: Annette Cook \nJoin SMAS for a short birding program in the JPPM Visitor’s Center Conference Room\, during which attendees will be introduced to the Merlin bird identification app. The program will be followed by a slow\, guided bird-walk along the park’s trails. \nMeet at the Visitor’s Center by 8:55am\, parking is available across the entrance road from the VC. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch for after the walk concludes. A large cooler will be available to keep food items cool until lunch. Target Species: JPPM’s many micro-habitats offer the chance to see waterfowl\, woodpeckers\, raptors and various songbirds. Terrain: Easy. Mostly level\, paved or gravel. There is a boardwalk with some steps. Wear comfortable shoes; we will stick to trails\, but some muck is possible. Pace: Slow\, with much pausing to binoculate! We may pause to sit quietly and see what comes to us. Distance: About 1 mile total. Restrooms: Available in Visitor’s Center\, Pavilion\, and portable units in King’s Reach Field parking lot and along Indian Village Trail. \nRSVP at Signup Genius or to acook.somdaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/earth-day-birding-program-and-walk-at-jefferson-patterson-park/
LOCATION:Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum\, 10515 Mackall Rd\, St. Leonard\, MD\, 20685\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240321T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T190659Z
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SUMMARY:What's Soaring at Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Bird Walk (9 am to noon)\nLeader: Dean Newman \nEnjoy a bird walk at this scenic and historic Patuxent River property as the annual surge of bird migration begins. Nesting Bald Eagles\, migrating warblers\, meadowlarks\, woodpeckers and waterfowl can all be found on Sotterley’s farm roads and trails. \nDIRECTIONS: From Rt. 235 go north on Sotterley Road\, turn right through the gates into Sotterley\, proceed to the gravel parking lot. \nRSVP at Signup Genius or to Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/whats-soaring-at-sotterley-9-am-to-noon/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240321T190634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T110320Z
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SUMMARY:Photographers Focus on Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Bird Photography (9 to 11 am – TIME CHANGED)\nLeader: Jan de Regt \nA new kind of birding field trip – bring your camera and share with other photographers your knowledge and passion with other photographers! We can all learn more about how to take the best photos of birds\, and this event will enable us to sharpen our skills and improve our knowledge. There is no better place than Flag Ponds Nature Park to focus on! \nMeet at parking lot 1A. Entrance fee $5 per vehicle. Restrooms available. Maximum of 15 participants. \nRSVP at Signup Genius or to Jan at jederegt@me.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/photographers-focus-on-birds/
LOCATION:Flag Pond\, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway\, Lusby\, MD\, 20678\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T114500
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CREATED:20240420T095606Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Growing Native Plants for Birds\, Bees & Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Park Library Sustainability Fair\, Saturday April 27\n\nJoin us for a free presentation in Room A of the Library on how to create a native plant bird buffet in your own backyard or patio.\n\nFor more details:  St Mary’s Library Sustainability Fair.\n\nThe Fair runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/presentation-growing-native-plants-for-birds-bees-beauty/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Public Library Lexington Park\, 21677 FDR Blvd.\, Lexington Park\, MD\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240428T120000
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CREATED:20240323T094807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T094807Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Nature Journaling at Gilbert Run
DESCRIPTION:Journaling Field Trip (Sunday\, April 28\, 2024. 10 a.m. to noon)\nLeader: KAELYN STEWART \nOur nature journaling field trips are back! You don’t have to be an artist or a writer to get closer to birds and nature with a notebook and pen. Kaelyn will guide us through exercises that will sharpen our observational skills and expand our personal experience with nature in the beautiful\, lakeside setting of Gilbert Run Park.  \nOn our fairly easy walk to a peaceful spot to journal\, we could traverse some slightly hilly areas with exposed tree roots. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. \nRSVP required at Signup Genius. \nWorkshop is free.  Open to all ages 10 and above. Sketchbook and pen will be provided\, along with blankets for sitting on the ground. You are welcome to bring a folding chair and binoculars if you wish. \nDirections:  Gilbert Run Park is eight miles east of La Plata on Route 6. Enter main parking lot and look for us beneath a hand-held Southern Maryland Audubon logo sign. Restroom facilities available at the park.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/spring-nature-journaling-at-gilbert-run/
LOCATION:Gilbert Run Park\, 13140 Charles St.\, Charlotte Hall\, MD\, 20622\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T200000
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CREATED:20240420T225206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T225206Z
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SUMMARY:"Saving Maryland's Ghost Owl" Zoom General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Andy Brown\, Barn Owl Coordinator-MD Bird Conservation Partnership Farmland Raptor Program and Alex Pellegrini\, Research Technician\, MD Bird Conservation Partnership\, Farmland Raptor Program\n\n\n\nJoin us for the latest research and conservation efforts to help the Barn Owl—one of the most vulnerable species of birds in Maryland. The “ghost owl” has been disappearing in Maryland along with the old barns where they once nested and the farm fields where they hunted. \nOur speakers have been at the forefront of major conservation efforts to protect Barn Owls and their habitat. They will share the latest research on Barn Owls in the Mid-Atlantic region and what the public and conservationists can do to support this amazing bird in the future.\n\nThis program can qualify for Master Naturalist continuing education.\n\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to our Osprey email list prior to the talk. If you aren’t already on our list\, you can sign up: SMAS – Get Involved.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/saving-marylands-ghost-owl-zoom-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T110000
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CREATED:20240515T222502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T222502Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Bird
DESCRIPTION:Presentation and Bird Walk at Historic Sotterley\nLeader: Dean Newman \nLearn about identifying birds\, how your smart phone can make you an identification expert and how to properly use your binoculars.  Immediately following the presentation\, Dean Newman\, an avid wildlife photographer\, speaker and veteran bird guide\, will lead a walk around the Historic Sotterley grounds helping you put into practice what you learned.\n\nThe presentation starts promptly at 8:00 am\, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior.\nWe will be meeting in the barn. Please bring binoculars and a field guide but don’t worry if you don’t have either. Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. For all levels of birdwatchers. Registration is appreciated as space is limited.  Register at Sotterley.org.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/learn-how-to-bird/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240515T223815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T223913Z
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 at Piscataway Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Bird Walk National Colonial Farm\nLeader(s): Lynne Wheeler\, Pam Brumbley\, and Risharda Harley\n\nCalling on all wannabe birders!!   Youth and families are welcome!!\n\nAre you tired of wondering and saying to yourself\, “What bird is that?” Do you want to get better at identifying the birds you are seeing? Then Birding 101 is the birding field trip for you!\nThe more you walk the walk\, the better you become! Join us at Piscataway Park and explore our living history as well as our natural world – the world of birds! We will point out helpful identification points such as: bird bill and facial markings\, plumage details\, field marks\, flight patterns\, sound\, behavior\, and habitat and seasonal expectation\, as well as what bird apps to help you on your journey in learning about birds.\n\nThis is a joint bird walk hosted by the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park and the Southern Maryland Audubon Society. Easy terrain. Facilities available. Maximum of 15 participants. Loaner binoculars available.\nRSVP for the bird walk at Signup Genius or to Lynne Wheeler at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or text to 301-751-8097.\n\n\nNational Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park\n3400 Bryan Point Rd\, Accokeek\, MD 20607
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/birding-101-at-piscataway-park/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240609T160000
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CREATED:20240516T231732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T151329Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting and Picnic at Maxwell Hall  in Charles County\nAgenda\n\n1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Potluck Lunch\n2:15 to 2:30 p.m. Welcome\n2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Business Meeting: Elections and Award Presentations\n3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bird Walk\n\nPlease RSVP to assist us in planning for the picnic:  Signup Genius \n\nWe’ll also have a native plant sale and new SMAS swag sale including t-shirts\, hats and mugs.\n\nSitting on a knoll overlooking Swanson Creek and the Patuxent River\, Maxwell Hall Park is one of Southern Maryland’s best surviving examples of a typical 18th century four-over-four room house. This Charles County Park features 6 main trails\, offering 14 miles of diverse hiking trails; open fields\, wooded areas\, steep terrain\, shoreline\, beach rest locations\, and a trail course.\n\nParking: look for SMAS signage. Be sure to set your GPS for Maxwell Hall and not Maxwell Hall Park as it will take you too far from the picnic pavilion.)
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/annual-meeting-and-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Maxwell Hall\, 17388 Teagues Point Rd.\, Hughesville\, 20637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240714T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200518
CREATED:20240710T021223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T021223Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Nature Journaling at Maxwell Hall
DESCRIPTION:Journaling Workshop\nLeader: Kaelyn Stewart \nSummer is a great time for nature journaling! Kaelyn Stewart will guide us in using notebook and pen to see nature from a new perspective at Maxwell Hall in Hughesville\, MD. You don’t have to be an artist or a writer to get closer to birds and nature with nature journaling. We’ll find nice shady spots in this beautiful Charles County historic property. Workshop is free. Open to all ages 10 and above. Sketchbook and pen will be provided. Feel free to bring a folding chair. We will have some folding chairs available. We will meet at the park pavilion. Plenty of parking is available at the pavilion as well as a porta-potty. Comfortable shoes recommended. \nSet your GPS to this address to reach the pavilion: Maxwell Hall\, 17388 Teagues Point Rd.\, Hughesville\, MD 20637 \nPlease register at: Signup Genius
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/summer-nature-journaling-at-maxwell-hall/
LOCATION:Maxwell Hall\, 17388 Teagues Point Rd.\, Hughesville\, 20637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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