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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Alarming declines seen in frogs, salamanders

    Some of springtime's more notable heralds appear to be fading away, as a new study finds frogs, toads and salamanders disappearing at an alarming rate across the United States.
    Some of springtime's more notable heralds appear to be fading away, as a new study finds frogs, toads and salamanders disappearing at an alarming rate across the United States. In what they say is the first analysis of its kind, scientists with the U.S....

    Tags: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Science, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey

    2. May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Delaware Shore events 2013

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    MAY Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival. Come pay tribute to horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds native to the Delaware Bay during the 10th anniversary festival. Held in Historic Milton, the event includes arts and crafts, food, music, water...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Fishing, Music

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Baltimore-area outfitters rent out bikes, canoes, paddleboards and more

    Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that includes new hobbies.
    Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that includes new hobbies. As the air gets warmer and the days last longer, it's the perfect time to try out a new outdoor sport. The Baltimore region offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, from biking...

    Tags: Labor Day, Backpacks, Shipbuilding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Surfing

    4. Apr 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. With rare chickweed in bloom, ecologists gather in Baltimore to celebrate biodiversity

    Leading a tour of the Soldiers Delight area of western Baltimore County on Sunday afternoon, Paula Becker, an ecologist with Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, was pleased to report the first blooming of serpentine chickweed &mdash; a plant as rare as it is splashy in spring.
    Leading a tour of the Soldiers Delight area of western Baltimore County on Sunday afternoon, Paula Becker, an ecologist with Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, was pleased to report the first blooming of serpentine chickweed — a plant as...

    Tags: Baltimore County, Natural Resources, Cambridge (Dorchester, Maryland), Wildlife, Endangered Species

    5. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  5. 'Tremendous' amount of graffiti reported in Rocks State Park

    Someone with an artistic, or nihilistic, bent did a job on Rocks State Park this past weekend – a paint job, that is. Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating an extensive amount of paint that was spilled around the area of Kilgore...

    Tags: Energy Resources, Vandalism, Conservation, Natural Resource Industry

    6. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Vandalized manhole causes sewer overflow at Gunpowder Falls State Park

    More than 240,000 gallons of sewage has spilled in Gunpowder Falls State Park as of Monday afternoon after someone vandalized a manhole, Baltimore County public works officials say.
    More than 240,000 gallons of sewage has spilled in Gunpowder Falls State Park as of Monday afternoon after someone vandalized a manhole, Baltimore County public works officials say. Officials said the sewer overflow was discovered Sunday afternoon...
    7. Apr 1, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Harford releases 2013 destination guide, calendar of events

    The Harford County Office of Tourism has released "Destination Harford 2013," the county's official visitor guide and calendar of events. This year's guide features the commemoration bicentennial of the attack on Havre de Grace by the British on May 3,...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Canoeing and Kayaking, Mother's Day

    8. Mar 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. XTERRA Trail Run Series makes Maryland debut on April 6 at Seneca Creek

    Steven Leibowitz is trying to run as fast as he can, but the trail is muddy and tree roots are hiding under the soil, slowing him down. Now there's a stream blocking his path, with no way to cross, save a few widely spaced rocks. But Leibowitz can't give up. He has to keep running.
    Steven Leibowitz is trying to run as fast as he can, but the trail is muddy and tree roots are hiding under the soil, slowing him down. Now there's a stream blocking his path, with no way to cross, save a few widely spaced rocks. But Leibowitz can't...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Elkton, Running, Gaithersburg (Montgomery, Maryland), Road Running

    9. Mar 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run tentatively set for November 2014

    Imagine running a 10-kilometer race more than 185 feet in the air, looking down and seeing the Chesapeake Bay.
    Imagine running a 10-kilometer race more than 185 feet in the air, looking down and seeing the Chesapeake Bay. For those who've sat in traffic for what seemed like hours trying to get from one side of the Bay Bridge to the other — and even for...

    Tags: Running, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, St. Michaels, Road Running, Annapolis

    10. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  10. Bel Air's Rob Tisch masters Shamrock 5K in Baltimore

    Rob Tisch of Bel Air surfed a green tide to victory Sunday, leading all masters-division runners in the Kelly St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K race in Baltimore. The 41-year-old veteran triathlete finished 11th in a stream 4,271 mostly green-clad runners...

    Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Symbols and Symbolism, Running, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), White Marsh

    11. Mar 9, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  11. Harriet Tubman park to be on Maryland land she worked as a slave

    Abolitionist Harriet Tubman's struggle to help roughly 70 slaves escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad was remembered on Saturday at the groundbreaking of a Maryland state park in her honor.
    Abolitionist Harriet Tubman's struggle to help roughly 70 slaves escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad was remembered on Saturday at the groundbreaking of a Maryland state park in her honor. An escaped slave herself, Tubman toiled in bondage...

    Tags: Transportation, Cambridge (Dorchester, Maryland), Wildlife, U.S. Department of Transportation, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland)

    12. Mar 7, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  12. Lions Club taking pictures for charity [Perryville]

    The Perryville Lions Club will be taking pictures of children, adults or pets on March 23 and 30 at the Perryville Outlet, Store 39, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donation of $5 each. All you can eat breakfast is served at Harmony Lodge on Jacob Tome Highway...

    Tags: Elkton, Fishing, Family, High School Sports, Annapolis

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