Seining Class At Sandy Point + Juneteenth Celebration In Annapolis

MARYLAND — Anne Arundel County residents can learn to seine at Sandy Point State Park or attend a Juneteenth parade and festival in Annapolis. Other upcoming activities include paddle trips, summer solstice events and an eco-friendly gardening webinar.

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:

"Seine the Bay

Join a fun learning experience [led] by a Sandy Point ranger exploring what critters inhabit the Bay’s waters. Be prepared to get wet as you wade into the Bay with your seining net. Reservations are preferred. Day-use fees apply. June 22, 10 a.m.; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. More information."

"Annapolis Juneteenth Parade and Festival

You’re invited to come out and join in the free 2nd annual Annapolis parade and festival on Saturday, June 18. This year, there will be an R&B main stage and a gospel main stage, featuring blockbuster headliners and a host of local talent. Fireworks will immediately follow the show. Last year over 65 organizations, bands, and clubs jammed the streets of Main and West as thousands aligned the sidewalks to witness history being made – Annapolis’ first celebration of Juneteenth. There were over 2000 participants! Check out last year’s photos. The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. and the festival performances begin at 2 p.m. at Bates Athletic Complex. Information about performers and more."

"Havre de Grace Kayak Tours

Beat the summer heat with a sunrise paddle on the Lower Susquehanna Flats. The paddles are presented as a partnership between the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Harford Community College. $35. June 17, July 14 and 29; 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. More information and reservations."

"Paddling In Paradise

Spectacular, world-class paddling abounds in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. But Maryland’s Lower Shore and the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s bald cypress swamps, endless marsh creeks, fantastic birding opportunities, and white, sandy beaches “provide a paddling paradise on the Chesapeake like none other “ – according to life-long paddler/blogger Laura Scharle, who has put together her list of favorites she’d like to share. Some of them, like Janes island and Pocomoke’s smaller creeks are perhaps familiar, but others are favorites because they not only are beautiful, but also are so remote they possess a rare and precious attribute – silence. Laura is chipping away at paddling around the entire Delmarva Peninsula. Check out the Top Paddling Trips on the Lower Shore."

"Shore Rivers Solstice Expeditions

In celebration of the summer solstice, ShoreRivers is hosting a slate of exciting outings. On June 15th learn all about “alpaca magic” on a guided visit to a working alpaca farm where you can learn all about raising alpacas and creating beautiful alpaca yarns, rovings and batts. On June 19 join the Family Bike Ride & Ice Cream Social (registration ends June 15). On June 21 enjoy the Dragonfly Walk & Talk at Unicorn Lake or learn nautical navigation skills aboard the River Packet. Then there’s Cycle, Sip and Savor, the Mt. Harmon Solstice History Tour, the Ecology Excursion at Echo Hill Outdoor School, the Edible Plants Foraging Expedition and a tour of the historic Hermitage Farm. June 15 to 24, various locations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. More information and reservations."

"Managing Pests Without Harming Pollinators

Brookside Gardens is presenting a webinar that will address concerns many of us have about how to protect our gardens from pests without using pesticides. The lecture will discuss some of the key pesticide concerns for pollinators and offer pest management tips for a variety of home landscapes. $12. June 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. More information and registration."

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• Strawberry Festival In Linthicum + Snakehead Fishing In MD
• Antique Boat Show Coming To MD + Father's Day Cruise Offered
• All of the stories from year one of this partnership are posted here