Birds & Birding on the Eastern Shore
April 14th, 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Easton Peachblossom YMCA or Zoom
Follow the flyway with Chesapeake Forum favorite Wayne Bell, Ph.D as he unlocks the beauty of spring migration in Birds & Birding on the Eastern Shore beginning April 14. Spring on Delmarva is an exciting time for birding. As winter resident species depart, migrants and summer breeders begin to arrive, some showing up before trees have a full complement of leaves. Now is the time to enjoy colorful warblers in the company of vireos, flycatchers, and orioles. And if you think all shorebirds are just little sandpipers, spring migration should change your perspective. Each class session will focus on identification of target species likely to be seen on the subsequent field trip to one or more of Delmarva’s special places. Both novice and experienced birders are welcome, and it is not necessary to have taken this course previously to successfully spot birds.
Emily's Produce Barnyard Bunny Bash
April 16th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Emily's Produce, Cambridge
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Emily's Produce for some fun on the farm! Our Barnyard Bunny Bash will offer three age appropriate egg hunts for each time slot. Once your eggs have been found, explore the farm on a wagon ride, feed our friendly goats, and find the perfect Easter photo op - you may even spot the Easter Bunny in our Barnyard.
April 16th, 8 p.m.; The Mainstay, Rock Hall
Acoustic Duo Nook & Crannie (Ann Carey and Matt Mielnick) dip into familiar favorites by Patti Page and Rosemary Clooney, classic hits of Patsy Cline and Don Williams, and folk gems by John Prine and Joni Mitchell. Ann and Matt’s close duet singing follows in the tradition of great pairings like Gram Parsons and Emmy Lou Harris and the Everly Brothers. Nook and Crannie know how to engage an audience with a rare combination of great original and traditional songs, stunning vocals, solid musicianship, and plenty of bad jokes.
From a Flight by Balloon to Men in the Moon
April 19th, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Easton Peachblossom YMCA or Zoom
Come fly with the Chesapeake Forum as Steve Goldman lifts off with “From a Flight by Balloon to Men on the Moon,” on April 19th at the Easton Peachblossom YMCA. Goldman recounts four centuries of colorful aviation history ranging from the earliest, unsuccessful flights to the first rover landing on Mars. Most of the images come from his extensive private collection. Session 1: Earliest unsuccessful promise of human flight up to the invention of the heavier-than-air airplane by the Wright Brothers in 1903.
April 20th; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels
Come see your Riverkeepers! This is an opportunity for the community to learn about the health and challenges of our local waterways and how the most recent grades compare to previous years. Our staff will also discuss other current programs being undertaken in 2022. Every Spring, ShoreRivers holds State of the Rivers public events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to inform the public about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore Tributaries (Miles, Choptank, Chester, and Sassafras Rivers, and Eastern Bay). These will be held beginning April 20 at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, followed by sessions in Kent Island, Cambridge, Chestertown, and Betterton. The events begin at 5:30pm, and include Eastern Shore refreshment, socializing, family friendly activities, and a detailed report card on the health of the local watershed. This event is free and open to the public.
April 16th, 5 p.m.; American Legion Post #40, Glen Burnie
The Shrimp Feast on April 16th will feature food, music, raffles and more. It is open to the public with an open bar and music by New South Band. Food will include steamed and fried shrimp, pit beef and turkey sandwiches, bakes beans, salad and desserts. Call 410-271-1768 for tickets.
Easton Farmers Market Opening Day
April 16th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Downtown Easton
Spring is officially here and that means the opening of the Easton, MD Farmers Market is just around the corner. Every Saturday, from opening day through December 17th, 25-30 vendors set up pop-up shops that comprise the market. This year’s market will feature a variety of locally sourced fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods and fresh bread, fresh-cut flowers, dog treats, wild-caught salmon, oysters, kombucha, rum and spirits, Maryland wine, fresh-pressed juices, nursery plants, house plants, and hand-crafted items on opening day, April 16th, from 8am to 1pm.
April 16th; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
Tour an impressive selection of monohull and catamarans available for charter and connect with charter experts who are ready to help you plan your ideal Chesapeake Bay experience. Participants will also learn about hassle-free boat ownership and worry-free maintenance programs. The Annapolis Maritime Museum will be open during the event. Participants can view the exhibits and discover all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
April 16th; Chesapeake Children's Museum, Annapolis
Join Events Fairies for an Egg-stravaganza! They will have brunch, an egg hunt, learn about spring baby animals, vendors, and more. This fun, family-friendly event will start with brunch and shopping with our amazing vendors and artisans. Then we will meet some of the animals that live in and around the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, and finish with an egg hunt!