Invasive Species Spotlight: Catfish
In the Chesapeake Bay, there are several different species of catfish, some of which are native and some of which are introduced species that have become invasive. The first thing…
Get Out and Explore: Tuckahoe State Park
On a gorgeous day in June, I decided it was time to visit Tuckahoe State Park for the first time. I’ve seen the signs while driving on the Eastern Shore…
Another Season of TIGO Comes to a Close
One of the programs that we have here at Phillips Wharf is the Tilghman Islanders Grow Oysters program (TIGO), which focuses on oyster restoration. As part of the state-wide Maryland…
Get Out and Explore: Patapsco Valley State Park
While there are many beautiful areas to explore here on the Eastern Shore, once the summer flood of beach-goers begins, it can be nice to escape to the Western Shore…
Farmers Market Season Has Begun!
While some Farmers Markets are year-round, most of the ones here in the mid-shore area are seasonal. As of April 16th, both the Easton and St. Michaels Farmers Markets are…
Get Out and Explore: Assateague
As someone who lived in the Salisbury area for over 7 years, I spent a lot of time at Assateague. So much so that I have a tendency to overlook…
Hiking Soldiers Delight
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, my goal this year is to get out and explore. There are a number of sights and activities in Maryland that are unique, so…
Fossil Hunting at Calvert Cliffs
Years ago, when I worked for the Living Classrooms Foundation in Baltimore, we would take students on multi day sailing trips around the Chesapeake Bay, with stopovers at major highlights.…
Executive Director’s Introduction
Earlier this year, I accepted the position of Executive Director of the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. I can never hope to fill Kelley’s shoes, but I do hope to regrow…