Aside from being yummy, oysters clean the water through a process called filter feeding. A single adult oyster can filter an astounding 50 gallons of water per day, which keeps the bay clean for other species. Oysters, like coral reef, also provide food and shelter for a variety of other species. Oysters can also foster
Chesapeake Beach’s Annual Easter Festival
Despite the snowy weeks of February and early March, my children were able to play outside without winter coats and snow suits during the late afternoon on Day Lights Saving’s. All this sunshine and melting snow has me thinking about Spring, which means outdoor egg hunts, woven baskets, and chocolate shaped bunnies. In Calvert County,
Calvert County Neighborhood Guide: Chesapeake Village
Located in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Chesapeake Village is a Quality Built Homes (QBH) neighborhood. The neighborhood had about 222 lots and was completed in 2014. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park, boardwalks, public beaches, and full-service marinas are just minutes away. All these local treasures create endless recreation possibilities. Location: Chesapeake Village is on Rt. 261,
It’s Christmas In Chesapeake Beach
I have lived in Calvert County since 2005, and my family has lived in Chesapeake Beach since 2007. Christmas is my favorite time of year to be a Chesapeake Beach resident because the town really gets into the holiday spirit. The Sunday after Thanksgiving is the town lighting ceremony, complete with elementary school band members
Chesapeake Village Luminaries: A Gleaming Holiday Tradition
The Chesapeake Village (CV) Luminaries are an annual December tradition. The effort began five years ago by a former CV resident, Karen St. Cooper. Since St. Cooper moved out of the neighborhood, Amber Whitlock and Michelle Weisburgh have taken over the luminary organization responsibilities. Witlock and Weisburgh have seamlessly continued to focus their best efforts