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Rooting for the Giants is Rooting for the Bay:
Top Reasons People Who Love the Bay Should Root for the Giants in this weekend's Superbowl

In case you have been living under a rock, one of the greatest events in American sports is happening on Sunday, February 6, and sadly, it won't be including the local Chesapeake Bay team, the Ravens. If losing to the Patriots by a botched field goal in the last seconds of the 4th quarter (a la Ray Finkle from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) isn't enough of a reason to root for the Giants, we have come up with a few more 'bay-friendly' reasons on why you should.

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Ice, Ice Baby! How to De-Ice your Property without Degrading the Environment

With weather around the Bay region fluctuating from warm and rainy during the day, to below freezing temperatures at night, this winter has been prime for ice. Ice can be extremely dangerous when located on stairs, sidewalks and roadways, which is why you often seen people salting or sanding their front walkways. However, salt and sand can be just as bad as Vanilla Ice was at rapping, and can hurt your local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. Check out our blog on how to be green when it comes to ice, ice baby.

When Average People Accomplish Exceptional Feats

In today’s pessimistic world, it seems like all we ever hear is bad news about the Chesapeake Bay. So how do you keep yourself from rocking in the corner thinking all hope is lost? At the Trust, we focus on the good through our annual Awards Program.

The Heart of Oyster Season

If it is true that the best time to eat oysters are during the months that have an "r" in the name, we are in prime time oyster season right now! Oysters are a locally sourced food that help to support the livelihood of many Chesapeake Bay waterman. Never had one before or can't get over the whole "raw" part? Try our recipe inside and it may just change your mind!

Bay-friendly New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions are a great way for people to set goals for themselves on what they would like to accomplish. These resolutions usually include exercising more, spending quality time with a loved one, or even saving money. Here at the Trust we ask, what about adding some "green" resolutions to your list? Check out our list of resolutions you can make to help the environment and the Chesapeake Bay this year!

Great Gifts that Give Back!
The holidays are all about giving, and maybe eating until you can't button your pants, but mostly about giving. When you give a gift, you want it to be meaningful, but also something that the person will enjoy. This holiday season you can find both with gifts the whole family will love, that also give a little back to the Chesapeake Bay! Check out our list for some great gifts that give back for the holidays!

Real or Fake: The Christmas Tree Conundrum
It is always the age old debate, should we go chop down a tree or buy a fake one? It would seem like buying a fake tree is the better choice, no watering, no needles to vacuum and it is more environmentally friendly right? Check out our pros and cons list for the great debate; you may be surprised which one comes out on top!

An Accidental Volunteer
One morning when Graham Fowler was walking his two greyhounds he came across a place he had driven past before, but never explored. Tucked away from the main road was the Howard County Conservancy. He wasn't looking to become a volunteer, he already had a full-time job and rescued greyhounds, but he was drawn to the Conservancy. Learn more about Graham's story and his work with the Howard County Conservancy.

Shop Local and Help the Bay

It seems like the winter holidays has gotten a jump start on this year, even ahead of Thanksgiving. Instead of joining the crowds at your local mega-mall, why not consider a more Bay-friendly way to shop: shopping at your local small businesses. Shopping local not only helps your local economy, but helps stop pollution to the Chesapeake Bay! How? Read on...

CHEARS to our November Organization of the Month

Chesapeake Conservation Corps volunteer Concetta Laskey is working with the CHesapeake, Education, Arts and Research Society (CHEARS) in Grreenbelt, Maryland. Part of her responsibilities include working on Tom Wisner's music, art and literature project called Chestory. Learn more about her background and experiences with CHEARS.

Make it a Chesapeake Bay Halloween 

It’s that time of year again. The leaves have started to change, the air is a little crisper, and the stores are selling candy in bags of 30. It is time for Halloween! Wait, you forgot? How could you forget? Well don’t worry, we at the Chesapeake Bay Trust have you covered with some great Chesapeake Bay themed costume suggestions that are sure to be a hit!

Helping Students Get Outside and Have Fun 

Getting students outside to experience their local environment and the Chesapeake Bay is one of the main goals of the conservation program at the National Aquarium. As the new Chesapeake Conservation Corps volunteer, I was able to participate in this program first hand and help create experiences for the students that they will remember for a lifetime.

Saving Muddy Branch Creek: A Shinning Example of a Grassroots Effort in Action

I think we all have memories of some special place by the water, whether river, ocean, or lake. We close our eyes and we can return there in an instant. It is a safe wonderful place with sounds of water and nature, with fresh smells and a cool breeze.

A Personal Experience with Bread and Cheese Creek

My most cherished memories from childhood all include nature and connecting with the world around me, including riding horses at a farm, building igloos with my uncle in a blizzard, climbing trees to hide during night tag, and catching my first fish. I lived for playing outside when I was young. Not that I'm old. I'm only twenty-five. My childhood days weren't that long ago; but, times have changed. The world seems to move so much faster now. There is always somewhere to go, something to do. There doesn't seem to be any time for simply being. This is the reason why Bread & Cheese Creek is so important to my family.