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Nodding ladies’ tresses, Spiranthes cernua Nodding ladies’ tresses spiral down a staircase in a coordinated step-wise fashion, they outpace their bee suitors in elegant white. It’s no wonder the bees start from the bottom of the staircase to intercept the best of their nectar. The older flowers towards the base of the stem produce more …
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Are you scared of snakes? They don’t want anything to do with you either! Many people fear our legless friends, but they play an integral role in our ecosystems and try their best to avoid humans.
Move over Puxatawney Phil, there may be a new furry meteorologist in the Chesapeake Bay watershed! That’s right, the Wooly Bear Caterpillar has been rumored to be able to predict the harshness of the upcoming winter!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Alliance’s milestone 20th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum! Held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), the watershed-wide event brought together 357 attendees and 112 inspiring speakers to empower local action towards clean water.
To support our goal of meeting the unique needs of communities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the Alliance launched the Community Green Access (CGA) grant in 2024 to offer financial and technical support to local groups that seek to connect their community members to nature.
Various stakeholders, including agricultural brands Case IH and New Holland, brought together conservation experts, policymakers and farmers to share best practices and innovative ideas.
Soil health practices help address challenges and build more resilient farms. These practices on croplands can help reduce the runoff coming from farms by reducing the loss of topsoil, increasing water infiltration, and reducing the need for fertilizers.
As scientific communities have come to recognize the negative impacts of concrete-laden industrial scapes, green urban renewal projects are praised for their ability to improve environmental conditions, get people outdoors, and fulfill their human need for biophilia.
When it comes to total waterway miles among U.S. states, Pennsylvania is second only to Alaska. Tens of thousands of miles of flowing water means tens of thousands of opportunities to take steps of our own to contribute to a cleaner Chesapeake Bay.
As green summer foliage transforms to blazing ambers and yellows of autumn, we are reminded of nature’s graceful rhythm of change, adaptability, and endurance. For us at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, this season isn’t just about beautiful foliage: we have trees to plant, communities to clean up, and farmers to support.
