Calendar of events

We're gearing up our greenhouse operation now, so if anyone would like to join us on a weekday, give me a call (301-646-0282).

Here are a few other events here and elsewhere in the area we thought you all might be interested in:

Monday, February 19
Enviro Lobby Day
3:00 – 8:00 pm
Annapolis, MD

Join us in Annapolis to lobby your legislator on key environmental legislation like the Green Fund and Clean Cars. Location to be determined. For more information, contact Terry Cummings at tcummings@cbf.org.

Saturday, March 3
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Reducing Toxics in Your Home and in the Bay Workshop
CBF Headquarters
Annapolis, MD

Join us at a workshop to learn how to reduce toxic chemicals for general household cleaning, in the laundry, and in the garden.  We’ll also discuss the human health and ecosystem impacts of toxic pollutants, such as mercury, that are emitted from coal-fired power plants. To register, contact Marcy Damon at mdamon@cbf.org or call 443-482-2156.

Saturday, March 17
9 am – 1 pm
Monocacy Farm Stewardship Project, Stream Buffer Restoration
Mt. Airy, MD

We need your help! Volunteers will help restore 7,000’ of streambank on a large beef cattle farm by planting 1,300 native trees and shrubs in an area where the cows have been fenced out of the stream. Equipment, refreshments and tools provided. Project funders include: Chesapeake Bay Trust, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners Program. Project partners include: Natural Resource Conservation Service, Frederick County Soil Conservation District, Frederick County Department of Planning, MD-DNR Forest Service, Hood College, Thorpewood, New Forest Society, Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland,  US Fish and Wildlife Service, Monocacy and Catoctin Watershed Alliance.  For more information and directions, contact Marcy Damon at 443-482-2156 or email mdamon@cbf.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, April 10, 11, 12,
Saturday – Sunday, April 14 -15
Saturday, April 21
9 am– 1 pm
or
1 – 4 pm
Tree Nursery Workdays, Clagett Farm (that's here!)

(We'll be potting trees throughout April, so if those dates don't work for you, just call Rob at 301-646-0281 to schedule another day.)

We will be potting up several thousand tree seedlings, as part of our expanded nursery operation. All trees in the nursery are grown out for restoration projects in the Bay watershed. Dress for the weather, equipment and refreshments provided.  Choose morning or afternoon session. To register, send your complete contact information to Marcy Damon at 443-482-2156 or email mdamon@cbf.org

April 29 - Spring Festival at Clagett Farm!
Take this opportunity to get to know your farm and fellow members.  More details later.

Saturday, May 12, Bay-Friendly Landscaping Project, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MDContact Marcy Damon at mdamon@cbf.org or call 443-482-2156 for more information.