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    Ron the Burrowing Owl
    Meet Zoo Intern Maggie and her Burrowing Owl friend Ron
    Story Time with the Sloths
    Listen to Zookeepers Lauren and Kate and their friends Pierre and Gwenevere
    Mango the Cat
    Learn about how indoor cats benefit ecosystems with Zookeeper Brinkley
    Kia the Jaguar
    Meet Kia the Jaguar as Zookeeper Kate talks to us about big cats
    Renfield the Great Horned Owl
    Join Kirby, a Zoo Education Technician, as he introduces us to the Zoo's Great Horned Owl
    Thor the Dog
    Join Zookeeper Jessica as she teaches you how to train your pup to do a few tricks
    Pierre the Two Toed Sloth
    Meet Pierre the two toed sloth and is friend Zookeeper Kate!
    Peanut and Shiloh the North American River Otters
    Meet two river otters who live at the Salisbury Zoo!


    Flowering Dogwoods
    Take a walk with Kirby, a Salisbury Zoo Education Technician and learn all about the Flowering Dogwoods blossoming at the Zoo!
    Eastern Redbuds
    Learn more about the flowering Eastern Redbuds, many of which can be found at the Salisbury Zoo
    Wineberry
    Listen to Kirby explain what Wineberry is, and why it is considered an invasive species at the Salisbury Zoo!
    Bald Cypress
    Learn about the Bald Cypress tree!
    Japanese Honeysuckle
    What makes the Japanese Honeysuckle an invasive species? Find out in this education video with Kirby!


    American Association of Zookeepers Chesapeake Chapter
    Learn more about who the Chesapeake AAZK is and what they do!
    Nanticoke Watershed Alliance
    Learn more about the organization and its commitment to the Nanticoke River Watershed
    Lower Shore Land Trust
    Browse LSLT's Annual Native Plant Sale- virtually of course!
    Chesapeake Bay Program
    Explore what the Chesapeake Bay Program is doing to restore the 64,000 sq. mile Chesapeake Watershed
    Maryland Coastal Bays Program
    Learn more about nature journaling and all that MD Coastal Bays Program does to protect the natural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay Region.
    MD Sea Grant
    Time for Spring maintenance! Learn all about rain barrels and rain gardens!
    Coast Kids
    Join Coast Kids of Assateague Coastal Trust and explore four different aquatic habitats!
    Youth Environmental Action Summit
    Dream it. Be heard. Take action.
    Victory Garden Apiary
    Learn a little bit about what this local apiary is doing for bees!




    Official NPS Earth Day Page
    Whether in a backyard, neighborhood green space, or a magnificent national park, everyone can discover and enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of spending time outdoors.
    How to "Leave no Trace"
    Each of us plays a vital role in protecting our national parks. Following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles can help us minimize those impacts.
    Underwater: Dive your Park
    Perhaps the best-kept secret of our National Parks is the underwater realm that they include: millions of acres of submerged lands, only a fraction of which have been explored.
    What's it like Being a Wilderness Ranger?
    Learn what life is like as a Wilderness Ranger in Yosemite National Park
    Story Maps
    We collected 20 of our favorite story maps that explain many natural features and resources across the National Park Service. Take your time going through all of these topics - everything from avalanches and wildfire to mountain lakes and volcanoes.
    Become a Junior Explorer
    Dive underwater, explore a cave, or look up at the night sky. There is so much to learn! Complete an activity book to receive an official Junior Ranger patch and certificate.




    No-Sew Tote Bag
    Learn to make a no-sew tote bag from an old t-shirt!
    Drawstring Pouch
    Make a small drawstring pouch out of a sock!
    DIY Binoculars
    Make a pair of your very own binoculars using toilet paper or paper towel rolls!
    Can Tab Bracelets
    Learn to make a bracelet out of recycled materials- can tabs!
    Milk Jug Lunch Boxes
    Make an eco-friendly lunchbox out of a milk jug!
    Recycled Bag Bracelets
    Make bracelets from recycled plastic bags!





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