From Harford County government: This summer, explore the natural beauty of Harford County streams, take selfies at your favorite locations and win prizes in Harford Streams Summer Adventure, a program from the Harford County Department of Public Works’ Office of Watershed Protection and Restoration. Harford Streams Summer Adventure raises awareness and support for protecting natural […]
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Holds National Trails Day Celebration
From the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Join us for our first National Trails Day Celebration Saturday – June 3, 2017 9:00am-12:00pm Come learn about our local trails, participate in trail maintenance and cleanup, or simply take a hike along one of our trails! We’ll be having a raffle, giveaways, trail literature, and at the end […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society Celebrates 2nd Annual ‘Night with the Wild;’ Benefit for Wildlife Center
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: More than 200 patrons hooted and howled the night away at Harford County’s wildest party – a “Night With the Wild,” a charity event to benefit the nonprofit Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The event, held on April 29 at Deer Creek Overlook, was the second held by the Harford County-based non-profit […]
Harford Glen Environmental Center Celebrates New Bird Hide
From Harford County Public Schools: Custom-made for viewing wildlife, sponsored by Bluegrass Materials Company On March 30, 2017, the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center (Harford Glen) and the fifth grade students from Norrisville Elementary School celebrated the opening of Harford Glen’s new bird hide with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. A hide is a building […]
Harford County Creates Green Infrastructure Vision Plan for Gunpowder River Watershed
From Harford County government: Working with community stakeholders, the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning, in cooperation with the American Planning Association, has created a Green Infrastructure Vision plan for the Gunpowder River watershed in Harford County. Green infrastructure involves streams, wetlands and trees in an interconnected network of green spaces that protects natural […]
Night Owls, Early Birds, and the Thrills of a 24-Hour Harford County Bird Watch
On an evening this spring, three men (two birders and another guy) set out to conduct a 24-hour survey of the birdlife found on a military testing ground in Maryland. This is the unofficial journal of their expedition, as kept by the other guy (me). Part I: Shooting Stars, Crushed Strawberries, and Other Omens 11:30 […]
Local Teams Compete for 2016 Ultimate Ambassador for Wildlife Title; Awarded at “Night With the Wild” Fundraiser on June 17
From Susquehannock Wildlife Society: Spend a “Night With the Wild,” a charity event to benefit the nonprofit Susquehannock Wildlife Society, and help award the title of 2016 Ultimate Ambassador for Wildlife. This evening of wildlife-themed food, drinks, music, and a few feathered, furry, and scaled special guests is open to those 21 and older and […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society Celebrates 5 Yrs of Conservation with Open House, Wildlife Baby Shower April 9
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: Susquehannock Wildlife Society, a non-profit conservation/education/rescue-rehabilitation organization based in Harford County, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on April 9 from 1pm-5pm with an open house and slate of activities at the site of its future wildlife center located on the newly established 20-acre Hopkins Branch Wildlife Management Area at 1725 […]