Volunteer Events

Two people giving a presentation under a pavilion

Appreciating Our Riparian Rangers Volunteers

We had a great time getting together with some of our existing Riparian Rangers at Lancaster County Central Park! It was a great opportunity to have our volunteers meet in person to discuss the rewards and challenges that come with reforestation efforts and to celebrate their achievements in helping young forests get established.

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Macro-Invertebrate Study at Red Lion Middle School

On Tuesday, June 21st, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay conducted a macro-invertebrate study at Barshinger Creek behind Red Lion Middle School in York County, PA. Here, a group of 10 elementary and middle school students waded through the creek and used nets to collect aquatic wildlife like fish, tadpoles, salamanders, and all sorts of …

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Project Clean Stream Kick Off Events!

This past Friday, April 1st marked the official kick-off of our 18th annual Project Clean Stream (PCS) season! Every year PCS brings together thousands of volunteers to pick up trash from local streams, creeks, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods throughout the Chesapeake watershed.

So far in April, we have over 50 events registered and 18 of those happened this past weekend with four of them hosted by Alliance staff at each one of our regional offices!

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Maintenance: Easy, Accessible, and Funded!

The Alliance is excited to launch a new project, Maintaining Best Management Practices in the Anacostia Watershed, to increase the functionality of green infrastructure practices for healthier lands and water and to promote workforce development opportunities, particularly within overburdened and under-resourced communities. 

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October is Riparian Buffer Month – Here are 4 ways you can Celebrate!

Celebrate riparian buffers this October during the first annual Riparian Buffer Month!  The Alliance is partnering with the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) to promote riparian buffers and illustrate why they are so important to the health of the Chesapeake’s waterways.  They deserve to be celebrated!  

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Perdue Foundation Grants $10,000 to Alliance’s Project Clean Stream

Project Clean Stream would not be possible without the vital support of sponsors such as the Perdue Foundation. The Alliance relies on this support to ensure the success and impact of Project Clean Stream each year and into the years ahead to continue to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay. 

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MLK Day of Service – What It Is, Why It’s Important

As we move through a new year, do not forget the importance of coming together as a community. When we come together, we can make great strides toward real change. This Monday, January 15, we recognize a prominent leader who reminds us of that – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King …

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Riparian Rangers Spotlight

As November turns the corner, autumn weather has begun to deepen our world with burnt orange hues, maroon, and umber tones. The leaves have fallen and are turning crisp underfoot. The trees are now returning to dormancy for the remainder of the year. Despite this, our work is not yet over for the season. This …

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Earth Month & National Volunteer Month at The Alliance

April was a big month at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay between Earth Month and National Volunteer Month! On Saturday, April 27th staff tabled at events all around the watershed — ranging from working with kids to plant seedlings at Quiet Water Park in Annapolis, MD, to providing a professional development training for teachers …

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