Howard County Stormwater Solution Programs
On a sunny weekday afternoon, I met with Rachel Beebe, a Sustainability Project Manager at Howard Country’s Office for Community…
Reflections on the Environmental Learning & Leadership Program
The 23rd of March marked the last day of the two-month Environmental Learning & Leadership, formerly known as the Howard…
Stream Watchers in Action
For citizens who care about our local waterways, the Patapsco Heritage Greenway’s Stream Watchers program allows us to make an…
Our Warm February: A False Spring
As we walk up and down our neighborhood streets, or commute to and from work, we may notice that some…
Benefits of Composting with Tea
As we begin to brace for the winter cold, we find comfort in domestic warmth. The crackling of a fireplace,…
Q&A With Patapsco Heritage Greenway Executive Director Mary Catherine Cochran
Howard County native Mary Catherine Cochran’s impact on the preservation of Howard County’s unique history and environment began in 1999…
Where Does Your Old Christmas Tree Go?
The holiday season has been over for a month, yet some households still have their Christmas trees up and decorated,…
Alternatives to Road Salt
Every winter, trucks loaded with sodium chloride and calcium chloride take to the streets to prevent ice from forming on…
Before and After 1607, The Chesapeake Bay Region and Its People: A Guide to Better Understanding
On morning of the 6th of December, I drove down Route-32 to the Chesapeake Bay NPS’s office in Annapolis for…
