Movie About Chesapeake Bay Watershed Premiers + Nature Paddle Planned

MARYLAND — A movie about the Chesapeake Bay watershed premiered last month. The film explores the past, present and future environmental health of the region.

Residents can also take a nature paddle, learn about bird feeding during the fall migration or make an autumnal craft.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"Water’s Way: A Film About Our Watershed

Water’s Way: Thinking Like a Watershed, a film by Dave Harp and Tom Horton[,] first premiered at the Chesapeake Film Festival on Oct. 1, 2021. Take a journey through the rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay to experience the watershed as it was before colonization, after humans ravaged it, and how it could be if we learn to think like a watershed. Learning to appreciate and emulate beavers may be a key to understanding how we might once again experience a watershed resilient to flood and drought and a Chesapeake clean and clear. Watch the full movie."

"American Indian Paddle

The Chesapeake Bay was originally home to many American Indian tribes. By paddling through the marsh of Leight Park you will see so many wonderful resources that have been traditionally used by these people. Discover the uses of cattails and so much more! Ages 8+, under 13 with adult. $12 per person. Nov. 6, 9:00 am to 11:30 am; Leight Park Estuary Center, Abingdon, MD. More information and registration."

"Bird Feeding 101

It’s time to fill feeders with foods to fuel our flighted friends so they can flourish through the frigid, frosty fortnights ahead. Find out how feeders figure to foster your yard birds to fend off frozen feet and help them fare favorably this winter. The Irvine workshop instructor will be Brian Rollfinke, Director of Education. $10. Nov. 21, 9:00 am to 11:00 am; Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, MD. More information and registration."

"How to Make a Leaf Fox

Pickering Creek Audubon has a lot of great projects for connecting to nature on days you can’t get outside. For this fall project[,] all you’ll need is a maple leaf, acrylic paint and brush, some paper, glue, scissors, and googly eyes. Leaf foxes will make great Thanksgiving decorations! Leaf fox instructions. More nature activities for home."

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