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 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/16/2012 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore,Maryland) - Meet at the Front Gate. Park on Wallace Street to the left of the Front Gate (Head-In Parking). Walks are cancelled if weather is inclement (rain, snow, fog). Bring binoculars, dress for the weather, and be prepared for insects. Leader: Keith Costley, Co- http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4771 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/16/2012 Virginia Living Museum (Newport News,Virginia) - Join us for our The ROMP, where young professionals (ages 25 to 40)can reach out and meet people at the Virginia Living Museum. Each meeting features light bites, wine, beer, soda and conversation in a different area of the Museum. ROMP members are invite http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=5018 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/18/2012 Schooner Sultana (Annapolis,Maryland) - Annapolis to Chestertown- For those interested in a more prolonged sailing experience on the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Sultana offers Public Day Sails throughout the season that give you the opportunity to accompany Sultana on one of her port-to http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4963 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 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: Erin Lineberry, Co-Leader: Jim Peters http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4767 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 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=4797 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Sassafras River (,Maryland) - Blue Heron Paddle - Join Sultana Projects' staff naturalists for one (or more!) of eight unique kayak paddles on Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4954 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Schooner Sultana (Chestertown,Maryland) - Ecology Sail Departing and returning from Sultana's home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), Sultana's two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the Chester River onboard a traditional schooner. Passenge http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4927 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Piscataway Park (Accokeek,Maryland) - Join us for a kitchen table conversation as we introduce you to the epicurean delights of colonial Marylanders. Learn how our tastes and the food itself have changed over 300 years as we explore the "receipts" (recipes) and meal preparation. This month's http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4868 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve (Prince Frederick,Maryland) - Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at 410-414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requirin http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4806 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Nathan of Dorchester (Cambridge,Maryland) - Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4873 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Susquehanna River Water Trail - West Branch (,Pennsylvania) - Curwensville, PA to Renovo, PA: 85 river miles Break out the paddles, get your campfire tales organized, and join us for an exciting trip through some of the most remote and lovely sections of the Upper West Branch of the Susquehanna River during http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=5008 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST 05/19/2012 Schooner Sultana (Chestertown,Maryland) - Departing and returning from Sultana's home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), Sultana's two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the Chester River onboard a traditional schooner. Passengers are encoura http://www.baygateways.net/showevent.cfm?event_id=4928 mland@chesapeakebay.net Wed, 16 May 2012 00:15:02 EST