1. Birds of the Eastern Shore: Dr. Wayne H. Bell
Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc., retired founding director of the Center for Environment and Society at Washington College, board member and past president of the Adkins Arboretum Board of Directors, president of the Maryland Ornithological Society.
Dr. Bell will be discussing birds of the Eastern Shore and how bird species diversity relates to the working landscape of the Eastern Shore past, present, and future, as well as ecological succession, historical aspects of land use, and how these relate to bird species diversity on today's working landscape.
2. Bees! Bill Hings
This is a widely respected apiculturist who teaches beekeeping both locally and all over the world, empowering people in third world countries with an income-producing skill. He will also be giving a workshop activity in the afternoon on native bees.
3. Compost Happens: Mike Hardesty, Washington College ‘05 Biology and Environmental Studies, author "Compost as Bioremediation Technology: Economic and Environmental Considerations."
As Post grad Washington College Sustainability Intern, Bill worked on developing a composting program for the college dining hall, and he worked as a farm worker locally and as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, Africa, working with farmers on improving their farming practices which included increasing the use of compost as a soil amendment. Currently Mr. Hardesty is back at W.C. working as Program Manager for the Center for Environment and Society.
Mr. Hardesty will make a presentation on the why and how to compost. He will explain the environmental advantages to the process both from the individual and the institutional vantage point.
4. Recycling Matters: Mr. James Wood, Regional Director of Midshore Recycling.
Mr. Wood, also a Gunston parent, will be discussing the practical and ethical concerns and realities of waste management and recycling on the Eastern Shore. He requests that you go online and watch “The Story of Stuff,” a 20 minute free movie, beforehand in order to get a jump on the discussion.
5. Oyster Workshop: Steve Sharkey, Corsica River Conservancy.
Mr. Sharkey moved to Centreville, MD in 1997, became involved with environmental issues with the Chester River Association and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and has been running programs to raise submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)
for the past five years, as well as installing rain gardens in the Corsica River watershed and working on Oyster programs. He will be explaining the problems of the different parts of the river system and the importance of fixing runoff problems. He will review how CRC’s present Oyster Recovery Program got started and what they had to do to make it work. He will also be conducting a hands-on oyster lab on the dock as an afternoon activity.
6. Another look at oyster restoration
Alumni Doug Staurulakis will share information about an independent oyster growing project with which he is involved.
7. Fascinating Mushrooms and the importance of Decay: Susan Dabney , former teacher, Gunston Day School
Miss Dabney has studied and collected mushrooms since childhood and will be discussing the role of mushrooms in the ecosystem, the mechanisms of mushroom growth, edible mushroom propagation, mushrooms in permaculture, and the medicinal virtues of some mushrooms in cultivation.
8. Windy Hill Farm
Our neighbor, Mr. Matt Miller will host a full tour of their farm during which they will demonstrate and discuss the environmental initiatives that they have undertaken. Wind energy, a Living Shorline project, (etc. from full list) This is one single session and can accommodate up to 15 students.
9. Sustainable Energy
AP Environmental students will present a lesson on sustainable and renewable energy. They will incorporate information on alternative fuels.
10. Colchester Farms – Community Supported Agriculture
Learn about the return of the neighborhood farm. Community members and local farmers partner to produce high quality fruits and vegetables that are grown without the use of commercial pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides.
11. Kudzu and Ivy WORK shop
Help rid the Gunston ravines of these invasive species. Many hands and few minutes can help make space for indigenous species to thrive.
12. Sustainable Living
Emily Ross will discuss lifestyle choices that each of us can make to lead a healthier, more environmentally friendly life. Participants will learn both how to reduce their footprint and how have a positive impact on the environment.
13. Hope Road Cleanup – (If you sign up for this workshop, you cannot sign up for a second workshop)
Clean our “adopted” road in Centreville. Gloves and safety vests will be provided.
14. All About Chickens
Alumni, Bennett Price, will discuss chicken farming and reveal the many challenges that chicken waste poses for the poultry industry and the Chesapeake watershed.
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