http://www.baygateways.net Chesapeake Bay Gateway sites are host to many exciting events throughout the year. Everything from historic re-enactments, such as the War of 1812 Re-enactment at Jefferson Patterson Park, to a Fourth of July deck party aboard the USS Constellation. This feed contains upcoming events within the network. en-us Copyright 2006 Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network http://backend.userland.com/rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/07/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Astronomers and telescope enthusiasts complain about light pollution, but is it really a problem? New research reveals it can drastically alter the ability of some plants and animals to survive. Find out why we need to be concerned about light pollution http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4823 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/08/2012 Belle Isle State Park (Lancaster,Virginia) - How did people take care of themselves in the colonial era? What did they know about what caused diseases and what cured them? Which of these remedies are still used today? Learn about herbs and some early medical devices during this lecture, which incl http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4781 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/09/2012 Annapolis Maritime Museum (Annapolis,Maryland) - Archaeologist Jane Cox reviews Anne Arundel County's Lost Towns Archaeology Project exciting discoveries at the prehistoric site known as Pig Point on the Patuxent River's Jug Bay. See Enrollment Fees* http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4837 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/11/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Take a tour of the current night sky in the "Virginia Skies" planetarium program at 7:30 p.m. Then, enjoy the state-of-the-art lazer system that splashed brilliant light across the planetarium http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4849 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/12/2012 Northeast Community Center (Chesapeake Beach,Maryland) - This is a opportunity to learn about the ongoing efforts of Chesapeake Beach to help restore the Bay through oyster cultivation and reef restoration. Come learn why this project is so important and what you can do to help. http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4790 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/14/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Bring your valentine to the Virginia Living Museum Planetarium for an evening of love songs matched by swirling laser lights. Includes music by the Beatles, N'Sync, The Doors, Santana and Sting. 6:30 and 8 p.m. $6. http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4850 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/16/2012 Annapolis Maritime Museum (Annapolis,Maryland) - Peyton Robertson, Director of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, reviews the federal government's collaborative efforts to restore the Bay through environmental education, habitat and fisheries restoration, and data collection. See Enrollment Fees* http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4838 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/18/2012 Belle Isle State Park (Lancaster,Virginia) - For thousands of years, people of the Northern Neck sustained themselves by harvesting the rich resources of the land and surrounding waters. John Smith described a large variety of seafood, and many were able to become wealthy from the abundance. Today, http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4782 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/18/2012 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore,Maryland) - Park in the Visitor Center parking lot. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Walks are cancelled if weather is inclement (rain, snow, fog). Bring binoculars, dress for the weather, and be prepared for insects. Leader: Ben Poscover, Co-Leader: Jim Peters http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4761 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/18/2012 Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve (Prince Frederick,Maryland) - Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am - 12Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clipper http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4796 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/18/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - The VLM's annual cold-blooded weekend, featuring reptiles and amphibians native to Virginia and exotic species from around the world: a Siamese crocodile, cane toad, geckos, rattlesnakes, sulcuta tortoises, and many more, on exhibit and in live animal pro http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4851 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST 02/18/2012 Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve (Prince Frederick,Maryland) - Join ACLT's guides for a hike through the woods at Double Oak Farm (1:30pm - 3:30pm) and see beautiful, unobstructed views of Parkers Creek! Please register for this event. Dogs are not permitted on guided tours. http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4800 mland@chesapeakebay.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:03 EST