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Vanessa Remmers/CBF Staff

Washington-Area Regional Leaders Adopt New Tree Canopy Goal

An association representing hundreds of Washington, D.C.-area local and state leaders adopted a new regional tree canopy goal April 11, signaling tree cover as a natural asset to achieve sustainable, equitable, and healthier communities.

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CBF Staff

Former Chesapeake Bay Foundation Leader Receives Top Virginia Award

Peggy Sanner, former Virginia Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, received a top statewide environmental award for the pivotal role she played in building partnerships and advancing legislative and regulatory policy for a healthier environment for Virginians.

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Daniel DiPanfilo

Talbot County Approves Additional Oversight of the Lakeside at Trappe Development

Talbot County Council agreed yesterday to review the Lakeside at Trappe development project at each phase of development.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 18

Prince George's County VoiCeS

Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 10
Thursday, April 18

Cambridge VoiCeS

Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 11
Saturday, April 20

Clagett Farm Spring Open House

1:00-4:00 p.m.
Clagett Farm
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Saturday, April 20

Oyster Cage Cleaning

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 18
Downtown Sailing Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Ongoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland on Tuesdays to plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. See our calendar to register.

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