Stories by Bianca Martinez Penn

Thanks to its song as well as its distinct color, the purple finch is an easy find for year-round birders

Many environmental organizations honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting volunteer clean-up events

This large bird has been spotted more frequently in the watershed

The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Science and Technical Advisory Committee comes together to improve stream restoration outcomes

The groundsel tree is highly resistant to salt spray and flooding, making them great for coastal landscaping

Knott Alone - Hold Fast offers programs on the water to help veterans through their healing journeys

The American crow is common across the Chesapeake region and can be easily identified by its recognizable call

Hispanic-led organizations are empowering Latinx communities to take part in environmental action

Or is it…?

Although small, green frogs are skilled predators that control insect populations