These trips are designed for birders and nature lovers at all levels of experience. We are delighted to have both Chapter members and non-members join us for these trips. Families and children of all ages are welcome. If you have any questions about a trip, please call the leader or field trip chair.
Membership meetings are normally held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30. Coffee hour for socializing begins at 7:00. A small bookstore of interesting books is maintained. Meeting location alternates among the counties and program topics include birding and other nature and environmental subjects. Non-members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. .
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Patuxent River Water Bird Count: 6th Annual Count along the entire river length. Please volunteer to cover 1 or more of the 150 census sites. Contact Chris or Judy at 410-741-9330 or at cswarth@jugbay.org Also ask about data input on "Waterbirds Sightings". Audubon Christmas Bird Count: Part of the major volunteer effort to provide long term data on birds in North America [as well as a great social event for all the family]. Potomac River Cleanup: Help with the annual cleanup of the Nation's River.
Patuxent River Water Bird Count: 6th Annual Count along the entire river length. Please volunteer to cover 1 or more of the 150 census sites. Contact Chris or Judy at 410-741-9330 or at cswarth@jugbay.org Also ask about data input on "Waterbirds Sightings". Spring Birdathon; A major fun and fund raiser to support our educational and scientific efforts.
May Count: Teams in each County participate in the statewide/nationwide Spring Migratory Bird Count.
Calvert
Charles: George Jett, 301-843-3524
St. Mary's: Bob Boxwell, 410-394-1300
See the May issue of THE OSPREY for additional information.
Maryland Breeding Bird Atlas: Was completed in 2006. SMAS was responsible for the three Southern Maryland Counties in this 5 year project. For more information on this valuable and fun project visit the Maryland Ornithological Society web site:
Environmental Education Training Grants to Southern Maryland Teachers: Scholarship Grants to attend Audubon summer environmental camps are supported by a variety of Chapter fund raising projects through the year. To read an article from one of our campers click here. For more information contact our education chair at milliek@radix.net.
Audubon Adventures: Curriculum materials are placed in local classrooms at the request of teachers to support environmental educational efforts.
Nanjemoy Marsh Sanctuary: A 50-acre sanctuary owned by the Chapter in a very environmentally sensitive area of Southern Maryland. Trail access only.
The Maryland DNR needs "Stream Monitoring Volunteers" to assist with the "Maryland Biological Stream Survey". Interested SMAS members (and others) please e-mail streamwaders@dnr.state.md.us
Migratory bird species habitat evaluation: Research studies in Southern Maryland to compile a data base for use by various organizations and agencies for long term habitat evaluation and regulation in the region.
Raptor Conservation: The Chapter is pleased to provide support and assistance in conservation of Osprey and Barn Owls in our region.
The Adopt-an-Osprey Program: Osprey banding has been conducted by the Chapter for over 15 years. An osprey may be "adopted" for $10 by writing to the an Adopt-an-Osprey Program at our mailing address. Or
"Birders" Bookstore: Small Bookstore operating at meetings and special events and serving the
"Birders" special needs.
Wild Bird Rehabilitation: The Chapter assists in the support for this effort in Southern Maryland. For local contact click here.
In addition many of our members go far afield in their birding. To read accounts of some of these trips please visit Southern Maryland Afield
Children's Field trips and Programs
To find other environmental and educational web sites click here.
To join us in supporting these activities and enjoying the programs and field trips with your children, family and friends, call any of the contacts listed below or write to the Chapter for information.
Page updated:January 22, 2009