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 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/11/2010 Adkins Arboretum (Ridgely,Maryland) - This four-day workshop with Lee D'Zmura will focus on composing and developing a color study of daffodils using a grisaille under painting. Watercolor techniques including color mixing, washes, and lifting will be demonstrated. Four-part series: March 11, http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3901 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/11/2010 Annapolis Maritime Museum (Annapolis,Maryland) - Baltimore historian Shawn Gladden will speak on "Baltimore's Free Black Caulkers and the Riots of 1858." In the decades leading up to the American Civil War, the bustling town of Baltimore may well have encompassed the largest population of free black Ame http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3838 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/12/2010 Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hammerman (Middle River,Maryland) - Bring your chairs and a blanket and enjoy s'mores and other fire roasted snacks while you warm up by the fire on a cold winter evening. The whole family can relax while listening to a Park Ranger share their knowledge of our natural and cultural resources http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3959 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/13/2010 Adkins Arboretum (Ridgely,Maryland) - Does your property lack beauty and distinctive character? Do you want to create attractive outdoor living spaces? This workshop will address typical challenges of Eastern Shore homeowners. Four experienced landscape designers and avid gardeners will lead http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3895 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/13/2010 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Free sky observing at 8 p.m. in the VLM observatory. The planetarium program "Astronaut" is at 7:30. Then, our laser light concerts in the planetarium: Laser Country (family) at 8:30, Hypnotica (hard rock) at 10, and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3947 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/14/2010 Pocomoke River State Forest and Park (Snow Hill,Maryland) - Whether novice or expert, all are welcome to photograph our birds of prey in their natural setting at Pocomoke River State Park, Shad Landing. http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3805 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/14/2010 Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center (Upper Marlboro,Maryland) - Where do all the animals go in the winter? Join us at the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about hibernation and the various ways native animals survive in the winter. Please dress appropriately for the weather and be sure to wear good walking shoes a http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3964 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/17/2010 Pemberton Historical Park (Salisbury,Maryland) - Each 3rd Wednesday of the month, Pemberton presents a lecture that celebrates the Eastern Shore. The series features local experts on history, science, environment, art and culture. This month's lecture features Pat Taylor, associate of the Nabb Researc http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3951 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/18/2010 Annapolis Maritime Museum (Annapolis,Maryland) - Terrapin Institute Co-Director Jeff Popp has taught more than 1000 students first-hand about their State Reptile and what it needs to survive. They have raised more than 1200 hatchlings and released them to the wild through their Terrapin Headstart Progra http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3839 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/20/2010 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Virginia Living Museum canoes take you along the slow-moving Bennett's Creek in North Carolina, lined with bald cypress, water oak and black gum, home of barred owls, herons, warblers and deer. Transportation, 3-person canoes, life jackets, paddles and tw http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3948 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/20/2010 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. http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3880 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST 03/20/2010 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - The art of wax-resist egg dyeing, called Pysanky in Ukraine, dates back to primitive times. Guided by an expert, make your own intricately decorated egg in this small-group workshop. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with hour lunch break. For ages 18 and up,or 10-17 http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=3969 mland@chesapeakebay.net Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:15:02 EST