Our Work

The Newest Chapter of The Feminist Bird Club is in Richmond, Virginia!

The following blog is written by Dylan Slusarz, a co-founder of the Richmond, Virginia chapter of The Feminist Bird Club, whose mission is to make birding and the outdoors inclusive and affirming to people who may not have safe access to it, and leverage people’s passion for the environment and social justice to help create lasting social change. 

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Building on Our Pennsylvania Agriculture Success in Maryland

After experiencing so much success with the Agriculture Program in Pennsylvania, the Alliance recently expanded its agricultural conservation efforts to Maryland and Virginia. I was hired as the Maryland Agriculture Projects Coordinator in October 2021. My task is to use the Alliance’s success in Pennsylvania as a template to pioneer new agricultural work in Maryland. …

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Garden Care

The temps are dropping, and there’s no shortage of snow. What does that mean for your garden? Is it time to do a little maintenance, or is it best to leave it be? From pruning and snow management to garden repair and invasive control, our winter care tips PDF has the straightforward advice you need …

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“Tree Talk” Turns Three!

Some of my wonderful coworkers here at the Alliance have noticed that our little plant identification YouTube series, Tree Talk, has been going on for three years as of this January. It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed, but looking at the early videos it’s clear that I’ve grown both older and …

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‘Tis the Season (For Pruning Your Trees)!

Winter is here, bringing colder and shorter days that drive many of us indoors. For those who are looking to keep busy outside despite the weather, consider braving the cold this winter because the season of tree pruning is upon us!

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Remembering the “Statesman of Penn’s Woods”

Alliance Forests Program Director, Craig Highfield, recognizes the late Dr. Jim Finley, an esteemed statesman of Penn’s Woods and beyond.

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A Team on the Mooooove!

The Alliance is on a mission to accelerate and broaden our impact throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In this article, Jenna Mitchell Beckett, Pennsylvania Director and Agriculture Program Director, shares exciting updates and an insider look into the history of the Alliance’s Agriculture Program.

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Reforestation Opportunity Available for Maryland Landowners

The Alliance’s Healthy Forests Healthy Waters program is seeking landowners interested in a spring 2023 tree planting of at least one acre.

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2021 Sportsmen’s Forum – Recap & Recordings

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and partners during the virtual 2021 Sportsmens Forum. This four-part webinar series will feature experts from around the watershed sharing their knowledge about the state of four important species found in Chesapeake forests: waterfowl, wild turkey, brook trout, and white-tailed deer.

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5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your 2021 Forum Experience!

1. Attend an In-Person Networking Event This year in addition to our fully virtual sessions, we are also offering some in-person networking events such as happy hours throughout the watershed as well as field trips. Join us for Happy Hours! Celebrate the Alliance’s 50th Anniversary and our 16th Chesapeake Watershed Forum over happy hour at …

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