Chesapeake Bay Tripper - August 2011 by Chesapeake Current

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A World Away at the Chesapeake Bay

Beaches on the Chesapeake Hot Spots to Cool Down See page 8

Where to Stay Near the Bay

Story Page 4

Southern Maryland Lighthouses Story Page 7

Attack of the Stinkbugs Story Page 12

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August 2011

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A World Away at the Chesapeake Bay

ON THE COVER: Great Beaches Close By Tired of sitting in traffic on the Bay Bridge? Did you know there are some great beaches and nature parks less than an hour from the DC/Baltimore metro where you can escape the heat and be near the cooling water? We’ll tell you where these secret spots are in this issue! Cover Story on page 8.

Beaches on the Chesapeake Hot Spots to Cool Down See page 8

Where to Stay on the Bay Story Page 4

Attack of the Stinkbugs Story Page 12

WHERE TO STAY ON THE BAY Need a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city? Close your eyes and imagine butterflies at your window, and a serene pasture with mares and their foals taking a morning gallop. Believe it or not, this wonderful spot is just a few minutes off the beltway! The story on pages 4 and 5.

Southern Maryland Lighthouses Story Page 13

LOVE LIGHTHOUSES? Consider visting Southern Maryland’s most beautiful lighthouses this month! Story page 7.

NASTY, ROTTEN STINKBUGS You’ve seen them everywhere this year: those horrible Brown Marmorated Stinkbugs. Now, they’re destroying peaches and other summer crops, devastating area farmers. This issue, we give you the scoop on Stinkbugs! Story page 12.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 6 On The Water

The Dog Days of August Are Here 11 Green Living How Sweet! Visit the New Honey’s Harvest

13 Out & About

ZZ Top and Joan Jett are coming to town! These and scores of other great events are in this month’s Chesapeake Bay Tripper Calendar. August 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

C o mmuni ty FOCUS

Butterfly Fields B&B Get Away From It All

Tucked away down a quiet, quarter-mile country road is a gem of a bed and breakfast in Lothian, just off MD Route 408 between Routes 2 and 4. Butterfly Fields B&B is the home – and farm – that Dan and Lynda Ells built for their family of eight children. Ten years under construction, this hand-crafted home is truly a work of love with attention to detail. After all the kids grew up and left, they opened their home as a charming B&B. “We call it Butterfly Fields because of the beautiful butterflies we attract in the gardens.” Dan Ells says. “Back in 1983, we moved out here because we wanted an organic farm. And we still love it here today.” With the gardens, decks, pastures, and friendly livestock, Butterfly Fields offers discerning adult guests an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of country living at the doorsteps of our nation’s capital and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay region. This B&B is just 15 minutes from the beaches and charter boats, and 20 minutes to historic sites and shopping in Annapolis. They’re also convenient to both BWI and National Airports.

The horses at Butterfly Fields B&B out for their morning gallop.

Butterfly Fields offers three warm and spacious guest suites, all with private baths and pasture views of their six gently rolling acres of land. All rooms are on ground level, accessible without climbing stairs, and the house has central air. Outside your window, horses graze in several pastures, including two foals, the youngest just a couple of weeks old. Ells says it’s a quiet place to get away from all the worries you may have elsewhere. “We’re in a great location for exploring the area,” he points out. “And while you’re here, we have board games to play, books to read, a piano, and wrap-around decks.” They offer fabulous farm breakfasts as well. “We change the menu around, but always we have eggs, some sort of meat, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, fruits and Danishes, just to name of few.” Dan also invites visitors to “stroll and graze” through their edible gardens filled with raspberries, blackberries, grapes, peaches and apples.

All guest rooms have private baths and serene pasture views.

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the sun and wood stoves, super-insulated custom home. It’s 6,000 square feet. They’re very much into composting, use no chemical fertilizers, and recycle rainwater. Lynda’s creative skills as a potter have been the catalyst for creating Goose at the Door Pottery, a studio on the premises where guests can choose a beautiful gift or keepsake to take home. Goose at the Door Pottery is on the premises, offering Lynda is also a licensed massage therapist. Pre-arranged beautiful keepsakes to take home. appointments are preferred, but short notice requests are “You can stop and watch a butterfly, and pick a berry, welcomed and every attempt will be made to honor them. or two or three straight from the vine and eat it right there!” Gift Certificates are available and make wonderful gifts. This is a place where there really are geese at the door he adds. – and butterflies everywhere! Professionally educated and skilled in the art of self-sufficiency founded upon a common sense approach to Want to learn more about Butterfly Fields B&B? life, Dan and Lynda bring to their guests an experience and Call (410) 271-1433. Also, visit them online at exposure to a way of life that is fast disappearing from the www.Butterfly-Fields.com for more photos American landscape. and information. “We were ‘green’ long before green was fashionable.” He started building Butterfly Fields in 1983 as an energy-efficient, passive-heated solar home warmed by both

Dan Ells with one of his geese at Butterfly Fields B&B. August 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

On The

The Dog Days of August Are Here

Water

By Bob Munro

ith daytime highs pushing well into the 90's and 100’s, and heat indexes well into the 100’s, it’s just hot everywhere, even out on the Bay. Water temperatures are up as well, but so far the jellyfish have been few and far between. And the fishing has been quite good, too. Bottom fishing for Spot and White Perch has been very good around Holland Point Bar and also on both sides of the Choptank River mouth in the vicinity of Buoy 10. Most boats fishing Holland Point have been doing very well on White Perch over oyster bottom, while the Choptank has been the best place for Spot, including some large fish pushing ten inches in length. Last summer tiny Spot, some barely three

inches long, were very numerous, but this season they’ve been essentially absent. If you fish water over 25 ft. in depth, you’re liable to catch a few Croakers mixed in. Bloodworms and Fish Bites (artificial bloodworm strips) are the baits of choice. Remember, Spot have small mouths so you only need a piece of bait less than one-half inch in length. Live liners have been finding Rockfish on Stone Rock, near Buoy 4 in the False Channel area, and north of Poplar Island. Not very many years ago, many boats were chumming for Rockfish with razor clams or ground Menhaden. With these baits, you often caught a good number of undersize Rockfish,

sometimes more than those of legal size (18 inches pinched tail measurement). You therefore wanted to use a single hook to make returning an undersize fish easier. When you’re using a live Spot, it’s more difficult for sublegal Rockfish to tackle a Spot so most of the Rockfish are keepers. Consequently, Number 2 treble hooks will give you a better chance of getting a successful hookup, allowing you to catch your Rockfish limit more easily. Then you can go fishing for something else! If you have three or four rods ready for live lining, put a small egg sinker on at least one of them above the leader, maybe a small pinch-on sinker on another, and leave a couple rods without weights to better cover the water column. Sometimes the fish want a bait close to the bottom, while at other times it’s just the opposite. Some days just putting a Spot overboard is enough to catch a nice Rockfish. As I’ve said many times before, fishing can be very easy when the fish are biting fast and furious. It’s your ability to make adjustments when fishing is tough that characterizes the better fishermen. Some boats are trolling for Rockfish. The best lures right now are surgical hose eels in a variety of colors and Number 2 Drone spoons with flash scale. At last count there are about 15 base spoon colors and 16 flash scale patterns. Some of the more productive combinations have been black with gold, green with mirror gold, and red with silver. Use a leader of at least 20 ft. length with a ball bearing swivel in the middle, because hoses especially can put quite a twist in your line. With Spanish Mackerel moving up the Bay, it’s time to get out the in-line planers. There’s a good description of how to use planers and spoons on the Huntington Drone website (http://www.dronespoons.com). In general, Spanish Mackerel prefer a smaller spoon, such as a size ½ or 1. Other than spoon size, boat speed is the main factor that determines what species you’ll catch – 3 knots and slower for Rockfish, 5 knots for Bluefish and “pick a number” for Spanish Mackerel – they are real speed demons. And remember, mackerel have a mouth full of needle-sharp teeth.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer. Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.

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Celebrate National Lighthouse Day

LIGHTHOUSE ADVENTURE CRUISE ADDED

In Southern Maryland

Due to an overwhelming response, an additional Lighthouse Adventure Cruise

ighthouse lovers are invited to attend National Lighthouse Day on Sunday, August 7 in Calvert and Saint Mary’s County. It was on this day in 1789 that Congress first approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses. Two hundred years later, Congress declared August 7 as the official day to celebrate the history and purpose of lighthouses across America. Special tours and events are planned at five Southern Maryland lighthouses in celebration of how these beacons have helped to keep our waters safe. The Calvert Marine Museum will have both the Drum Point Lighthouse and Cove Point Lighthouse open for tours from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cove Point is free; museum admission is required to see the Drum Point Lighthouse. Hangman’s Faire will perform sea shanties and lighthouse songs under the Drum Point Lighthouse beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Museum Store will highlight special lighthouse merchandise,

has been added at the Calvert Marine Museum. Lighthouse lovers are invited on Saturday, August 27 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; lunch is on your own. Museum members pay $120. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot. Participants

will

enjoy

the

Southern route and visit Point No Point, Point

Lookout,

and

Smith

Point

Lighthouses, before stopping for lunch at The Bayside Inn on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses.

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On the journey, cruisers will learn

Drum Point Lighthous

the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum’s lighthouse expert,

and there will be children’s activities throughout the day. For information and directions, visit the museum’s website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. In celebration of National Lighthouse Day, the Point Lookout Lighthouse will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and docents will be giving exterior tours of the coal/buoy sheds. There will also be a special scavenger hunt for children 12 and under. The fee to enter the park is $5 per person for Maryland residents, $6 for others. For additional information and details on the scavenger hunt, visit www.pllps.org The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Keepers Quarters will be open for tours and local artists will be on site. The fee is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors/military, and $1.50 for students. For more information, visit www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/PPL.asp. The Blackistone Island Lighthouse, which was reconstructed in 2008 will also be open in celebration of National Lighthouse Day. Blackistone Island Lighthouse is located on St. Clements Island State Park and water taxi service to the island will be available from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for a fee of $7, weather permitting. For information, visit www.co.saint-marys.md.us/ recreate/stclementsisland.asp.

Bed & Breakfast

Just 15 minutes to the beaches and boats – 20 minutes to Annapolis!

looking to “get away from it all” while still being so close to bustling city life. In Lothian on MD Rt. 408 between Routes 2 & 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue)

along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to

ravaging

storms.

Bring

your

sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and prepare yourself for a day of fun! Meet at the Calvert Marine Museum

under

the

Drum

Point

Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:00 p.m. For information or to register, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.

(410) 271-1433

Spacious rooms have private baths and beautiful pasture views Delicious farm breakfast included! Goose at the Door Pottery on the premises August 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

Hot Spots to Cool Off Great Beaches Nearby

ith temperatures soaring, flock to the water to cool off this summer! Why battle the Bay Bridge traffic when there are beautiful, sandy beaches on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, less than an hour from the Washington/ Baltimore metro area? Here are the public beaches and waterfront parks in Calvert County that you may want to check out this season:

Bay Front Park/Brownie’s Beach

- a playground for the children - a 1/2 mile of sandy beach - bath houses - a 300-foot fishing & crabbing pier 2011 RATES FOR BREEZY POINT BEACH Breezy Point is open daily May 1st through October 31st 6:00 am to dusk. Admission Prices: Weekends and Holidays Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Adult (Ages 12 and up) $10.00 Child (Ages 3 to 11) $6.00 Senior (Ages 60 and up) $6.00 Children (2 and under) FREE Admission Prices: Weekdays and Off-Season Weekends Adult (Ages 12 and up) $6.00 Child (Ages 3 to 11) $4.00 Senior (Ages 60 and up) $4.00 Children (2 and under) FREE Season Passes: $140 Individual $200 Family (up to 5 people) Each additional family member is $25.00 each

BAY FRONT PARK (AKA BROWNIE’S BEACH) Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732 (410) 257-2230 www.chesapeake-beach.md.us Enjoy the Chesapeake Bay at this relatively undiscovered beach while swimming or hunting for shark's teeth. Open dawn to dusk. ($) Bayfront Park/Brownie’s Beach is located one-half mile south of Chesapeake Beach. During the summer months, from Memorial Day weekend in May through Labor Day (September 5), and there is a fee for those who live outside the town to visit the park, which opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. Remember there is no lifeguard on duty, so you swim at your own risk. Also please be kind to Mother Nature and stay away from the famous Calvert Cliffs. 2011 RATES FOR BAYFRONT PARK Town Residents and Guests: Free Calvert County Residents Age 2 & under Free Age 3-11 $3 Age 12-54 $4 Age 55 & over $3 Out of Calvert County Residents Age 2 & under Free Age 3-11 Age 12-54 Age 55 & over $6

$6 $10

While in town, also check out the new Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail, a nature lover’s boardwalk along fishing creek that just opened this year! It’s free to walk the boardwalk; access it from behind the Chesapeake Beach Water Park.

BREEZY POINT BEACH & CAMPGROUND Breezy Point Road off Route 261 south of Chesapeake Beach Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732 (410) 535-0259 www.co.cal.md.us/visitors/beaches Bayfront swimming, fishing, picnicking; seasonal and daily camping. Prior notice needed for beach wheelchair. Bathhouse available. No pets allowed on the beach or the campground. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day at the beach! ($) Breezy Point offers: - a netted swimming area - shaded picnic areas - grills - volleyball CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER August 2011

Breezy Point Beach

CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK 9500 H.G. Trueman Road Lusby, Maryland 20657 (301) 743-7613 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/calvertcliffs. html You’ll find excellent fossil hunting and fishing at Calvert Cliffs. It’s a 45-minute walk to the beach (two miles); limited wheelchair access. Pets are permitted in the park. Located approximately 14 miles south of Prince Frederick; follow Route 2/4 south and watch for signs. (S) Calvert County’s Calvert Cliffs State Park is a day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, a freshwater and tidal marshland and 13 miles of hiking trails. The massive cliffs from which Calvert Cliffs SP was named dominates the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for thirty miles in Calvert County and were formed over 15 million years ago when all of Southern Maryland was covered by a warm, shallow sea. When the sea receded 20-25 million years ago, marking the end of the Miocene period, cliffs were exposed and began eroding. Today these cliffs reveal the remains of prehistoric species Including sharks, whales, rays, and seabirds that were the size of small airplanes. Over 600 species of fossils have been identified from these cliffs, with the teeth of various species of sharks the most abundant. Visitors may hunt for fossils on the open beach area and keep what they find, but always be mindful that fossils help tell the story of the past. So be sure to leave a piece of the story for other visitors. The park features hiking/biking trails, and a picnic area with a one acre fishing pond. A Maryland Freshwater fishing license is required for anyone 16 years and older. A Maryland Sportfishing license is required for Bay fishing at the beach.

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Approximately 550 acres are open to hunting for upland game, turkey and deer. Upland game species include squirrels and rabbits. Turkey hunting is permitted only during the spring gobbler season. Deer hunting is permitted during seasons established by the Wildlife Division. All hunters must register at the hunter parking area. Park hours - Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset daily, year round. A donation of $5 per car applies. Youth Group Camping - There are six sites available for youth groups. Sites are open seasonally. Sites can accommodate groups of 15 – 40 people. Youth Group reservations can be made through the Reservation Service by calling 1-888-432-2267. FLAG PONDS NATURE PARK 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway Lusby, Maryland 20657 (410) 586-1477 • (410) 535-5327 www.calvertparks.org This beach offers hiking trails, observation platforms, a wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier and visitors center with wildlife exhibits. Picnic tables and grills provided. Limited wheelchair access. ($) For hundreds of years the forces of nature have reshaped the Chesapeake Bay shoreline of Flag Ponds Nature Park, creating a remarkable variety of natural environments--from sandy beach, to freshwater ponds, to the forested heights of Calvert Cliffs. Today, nature continues to play with the sand, changing the park's landscape with each tide, each storm, each season. Millions of years ago, sharks, whales, crocodiles and other creatures inhabited the waters and shores of this area. Most of these animals are now extinct, others are just no longer found here. To the sharp-eyed visitor, sharks teeth and other Miocene fossils may be found along the park's shoreline. At Flag Ponds Nature Park all the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay area comes to life. Visitors will discover a wide variety of native wildlife with quiet, close observation. From early spring through the fall wildflowers such as Columbine, Blue Flag Iris (from which the park derives its name), and Rose-Mallow paint the landscape of Flag Ponds with an explosion of color.

Flag Ponds Nature Park

A short, half-mile hike brings you to the sandy beach or you may take longer trail routes that allow you to experience the beauty of the park. Additionally there are observation platforms at two ponds, a fishing pier on the Chesapeake Bay and a visitor's center with wildlife displays. Flag Ponds Nature Park is also part of Maryland's history. From the early 1900's until 1955 the area was a sheltered harbor on the Chesapeake Bay supporting a major "pound net" fishery supplying croaker, trout and herring to markets as far away as Baltimore. At one time, three shanties housed fishermen during the main fishing season. Known as "Buoy Hotel", only one shanty has survived over the years to remind us of the Flag Ponds fishing complex. The shanty houses a fascinating exhibit on the Bay's old-time fishing industry. Hours of Operation Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.* Labor Day to last weekend in October Weekends only, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Last weekend in October to first weekend in April Weekends only, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* When Christmas or New Years falls on a weekend, the park will be closed. *Please note that the beach closes one half hour before the park closes. Guided tours and other educational opportunities are available by advance request. All groups should make advance reservations. April - October: $4.00 for in-county residents, $6.00 for non residents November - March: $3.00 in-county resident or non resident. Ask about annual park passes. NORTH BEACH PUBLIC BEACH 5th Street & Bay Avenue North Beach, Maryland 20714 (410) 257-9618 • (301) 855-6681 www.northbeachmd.org

North Beach Public Beach

Pier NO Alcohol; NO Grills, Fires or Cooking; NO Camping, Overnight Sleeping, Tents or Tent-line Structures; NO Diving or Swimming; NO Glass; NO Fish Cleaning or Set-line Fishing; NO Loud Music or Loitering. Parking Lot NO Alcohol; NO Grills, Fires or Cooking; NO Camping, Overnight Sleeping, Tents or Tent-line Structures; NO Glass; NO Fish Cleaning; NO Loud Music or Loitering. Please do not feed the wildlife. Please refrain from smoking on the beach.

Public beach, swimming, boardwalk, fishing pier, and transient boat slips. ($) All visitors except North Beach residents must purchase a pass at the Welcome Center window before going onto the beach. Calvert County residents receive a special discount. All out-of county fishermen must purchase a pass before fishing off the pier. North Beach and Calvert County residents are free. Oversize coolers are allowed for bait and catch only. Skates, skateboards, roller blades and bikes are allowed only on bike path. Beach NO Thongs, G-Strings, Swiss Strings or Micro Bikinis; NO alcohol; NO grills, fires or cooking; NO camping, overnight sleeping, tents or tent-line Structures; NO glass; NO fish cleaning; NO loud music or loitering. No pets are allowed on the beach. Boardwalk NO motor vehicles, bicycles, skates, skateboards or roller blades. Pets are allowed on the boardwalk, but are not allowed in flower boxes. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets must be on leashes at all times.

The town hopes your visit to North Beach is a great day for your memory book. Thank you for keeping our beach area clean and safe for everyone! BEACH PASSES North Beach Residents FREE Must show proof of residency within Town limits Out of County Visitors Children 2 and under Children 3 – 11 Adults 12 – 55 Seniors 55 and up

FREE $6.00 $10.00 $6.00

Calvert County Residents Children 2 and under FREE Children 3 – 11 $3.00 Adults 12 – 54 $4.00 Seniors 55 and up $3.00 Must show proof of residency Rentals: Umbrellas Chairs Boat Slip

$10.00 $5.00 FREE

Fishing Passes are also available. Ask at the Welcome Center.

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The Buzz About Honey’s Harvest Open for Breakfast and Lunch

ooking for a great breakfast or fresh sandwich? Then you must try the new Honey’s Harvest in the small shopping center across from the main Herrington building in Rose Haven. Anna Chaney, owner of Honey’s Harvest, says the market/deli is now open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Chaney says, “We are serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade pastries, and fresh, hot coffee until 3:00 p.m. every day. We offer our lunch sandwiches daily until 3:00 p.m. as well, which includes signature sandwiches, daily specials, and design your own sandwiches, side salads, freshly baked cookies and hand-dipped ice cream. After 3:00, we make up some ‘grab and go’ sandwiches and have them in the cooler for those coming in later. And if you know you’ll be coming by later, or going out on your boat, you can always call ahead and place an order, and we’ll have it ready for you whenever you want to pick it up.” “One of the most popular is Honey’s All-American Beef BBQ Sandwich served on a freshly baked sandwich roll (regular or gluten-free), served with homemade cole slaw and a bag of Utz gourmet chips,” Chaney says. Honey’s Harvest is the only supplier in Maryland to offer many of Boar’s Head’s brand new All-Natural deli meats. “Our All-Natural favorites include the Tuscan Turkey and Roasted Beef ,” Chaney adds. “Recently there was news that pregnant women should not eat deli meats because of the nitrates and other chemicals, but these Boar’s Heads meats are all-natural and safe – they have none of that.” They also offer Muffaletta, a specialty sandwich created in New Orleans in 1906 at Central Grocery in the French Quarter with Genoa salami, Boar’s Head deli ham, provolone cheese, olive salad mix, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, a touch of mayo and a sprinkle of Cajun spices on a home-made hoagie. Or, try the Festive Turkey sandwich with applewood bacon and cranberry mayo. Honey’s offers 13 signature sandwiches in all, along with a Design Your Own Sandwich menu

Anna Chaney

featuring their entire menu of fresh ingredients so you can choose whatever you like. They also offer five different salads, made fresh to order. In addition to delicious breakfasts and hearty sandwiches and salads, Herrington on the Bay’s Pastry Chef Tom McReynolds bakes fresh every day scrumptious, homemade pecan sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, gluten-free carrot muffins with cream cheese icing. “Those Gluten Free carrot muffins fly out of the case,” Chaney says. “Everyone loves them!” For larger groups, they offer breakfast and lunch platters in addition to gourmet boxed lunches. The convenience store at Honey’s Harvest carries nearly anything you’ll need at home or on the boat. “We have everything from dog food to diapers!” Chaney adds. The market stocks a variety of beers, wines, liquor and sodas, along with grocery staples such as milk, bread, eggs, butter, Hershey’s Ice Cream in hand-dipped cones or packaged bars, and much, much more. They also carry local produce, including seasonal items from Swann Farm in Owings, and grass fed beef patties from Ivy Neck Farm in Harwood. Honey’s Harvest also stocks local honey. “We like to stock local natural products and are always looking for new vendors to consider,” Chaney adds. “Our featured honey is from beekeeper Bob Greenwell of Owensville,” Chaney says. “We also carry a delicious granola with honey made by James Barrett, a part-time beekeeper who is the Executive Chef at the Westin Park Place Hotel in Annapolis.” They also have gluten-free items on their menu, and guten-free baking and cooking products on their shelves. And for the locals, Honey’s Harvest hosts wine tastings on Monday evenings. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., you can sample featured wines and enjoy discount prices on certain bottles, along with specialty cheeses, breads and crackers. The New Honey’s Harvest is located at 7150 Lake Shore Drive in Rose Haven. Call (410) 257-7757 to order ahead. Their web site is: www.honeysharvest.com. August 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

Area Farmers Battle Stinkbugs

Crop Damage Spreading resh, ripe, juicy peaches are among the most delicious items you can get now at area farmers’ markets. But this year, many local farmers are dealing with a tragedy caused by an infestation of the Brown Marmorated

Stinkbug. Frank Gouin, owner of Upakrik Farm in Deale, says, “I’m very discouraged. This will probably be the last year I try to grow peaches. I grow about 7,000 Christmas trees and after this, I’m ready to cut down my peach trees and just plant more Christmas trees.” Last year, Gouin says he harvested about 165 bushels of luscious peaches from his orchard of 128 trees. This year, he predicts he’ll be lucky to get a hundred bushels at the rate he’s going. He estimates that at least a third of his crop is destroyed by stinkbugs. Gouin says the stinkbugs attack when the peaches are, “about the size of a ping-pong ball. They have a snout that they stick in the hard, young fruit and their bodies contain a compound like glycol that’s a lot like the anti-freeze you put in your car. That’s how these bugs can winter over and survive. But once this gets into the peach, well, just look at what happens…” he says as he holds up one of the most deformed peaches in his basket. “They call this ‘cat face.’ See how it’s all scrunched up? Depending on how you turn this peach, it sort of looks

Farmer Frank Gouin holds peaches with “cat face,” damage caused by a Brown Marmorated Stinkbug.

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like the head and face of a cat,” he says. Stinkbugs have also been known to inflict costly damage to crops of apples, pears, cherries, apricots and plums as well. The State of Maryland recently announced a program for farmers to combat the stinkbugs, but Gouin says, shaking his head, “That came way too late for me to save this year’s crop. The damage was already done, all this fruit was ruined by the time they offered us any help.” So where did these nasty, stinky creepy-crawly things come from? Frank’s daughter, Tina Gouin Paul, who runs Upakrik Pantry in Deale, says she heard they were traced to wooden pallets from Asia that were unloaded in Altoona, PA. So what do you do when stinkbugs eat your peaches? Like the proverbial make lemons into lemonade, Tina is making peach jam. “I can usually get five gallons of fruit for jam from a good bushel of peaches. From these that the stinkbugs damaged, I can get about three gallons after cutting out all the bad spots. But the fruit that’s left is very good, and the jam tastes great. You just can’t make very much of it with what’s left,” she adds. At nearby Harris Orchard in Lothian, 14 time Maryland State Fair fruit champion winner with 2,000 tree fruits and berry plants, Brown Marmorated Stinkbugs are also on the rampage. Peggy Campanella says, “I’ve probably lost half of my blackberry crop. And people at the markets we go to are so disappointed because I just don’t have very many blackberries available.” Partner Bill Harris and Campanella have about 2,000 feet of blackberry bushes at their orchard near Jug Bay. So how’s she dealing with the bugs? “I go out there with my surgical gloves and put them in a cup of dishwashing detergent, that’s an organic pest control practice. But these stinkbugs are really hard to catch. They’re very jittery and they run under the leaves or hide deeper in the fruit when they see me coming,” Campanella says. Harris adds that they and the larger peach growers are lucky because they’ve had an on-going relationship for about 20 years with three leading universities: Rutgers, Penn State and University of Maryland, which provide them with agricultural data. “We’re in their regimented spray program,” Harris says, “So they contacted us as soon as they identified the threat, and told us what types of chemicals we needed to use. We’ve always used some pretty potent sprays to protect our fruit, you just have to, we have no choice, but so many of them have no effect whatsoever on these Brown Marmorated Stinkbugs.”

The Brown Marmorated Stinkbug. “We’ve been hearing this doom looming for the past six months or so. They’re like a plague of locusts and they can attack anything, peaches, sweet corn, even grains,” says Joe-Sam Swann, one of the owners of Swann Farms in Owings and a regular at the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ market. “Fortunately, we have not seen any damage – yet. But we’re very anxious about what the impact could be. This realistically does have the potential to shut down our farm and put us out of the produce business. A lot of our farming friends north of Montgomery County say their damage is close to 50%.” “We’re in business with Mother Nature, and she’s a very unpredictable business partner,” Swann adds.

“This realistically does have the potential to shut down our farm and put us out of the produce business.” Joe-Sam Swann, Swann Farms, Owings. A peach damaged by stinkbugs.

Inside, the fruit has a dry texture, a lot like cork.

August Events at

Calvert Marine Museum

August is an awesome time at the Calvert Marine Museum with activities and programs for visitors of all ages. For a complete listing of events, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Friday, August 5 - First Free Friday

The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with docents in every gallery. This month features a performance by local musician, Deanna Dove, performing her original songs starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy free 30-minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison, sponsored by M&T Bank.

Sunday, August 7 - National Lighthouse Day

The Calvert Marine Museum joins other Southern Maryland Lighthouses in celebrating National Lighthouse Day, first proclaimed in 1789. See article on page 7 for more details.

Thursday, August 11 and 18 - Sea Squirts

Sniff, Touch, Taste, and Listen – Sense-Sational! Did you hear that? What is that smell? Look at that color! Discover how we use our senses to observe the world around us. Free drop in program for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 13 - Fossil Field Experience

Go to a local beach to search for fossils with a trained guide from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required. Fee is $20. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Saturday, August 20 - Picnic Cruise

Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bring along a picnic basket and enjoy a cruise on the Patuxent River. $15 per person, pre-registration required. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.

ZZ Top Sunday, August 21- ZZ Top Concert & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Rock all night long with these legendaries beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49 for reserved seats and $59 for premium seats with additional fees applying. To buy tickets, call (800) 787-9454, go to the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Thursday, August 25 - Little Minnows

Summer Fun – Fishing, Crabbing, and Sailing! Come play a fishing game, enjoy the summer scene, and play with boats in the basin. Space is limited. Children ages 3 – 5 years old are invited from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fee is $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Space is limited. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.

Friday, August 26 - Maritime Performance Series presents Bob Zentz

A well-known performer hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, Bob is a prolific musician, playing several dozen instruments in a repertoire of more than 2,000 songs in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. His albums span the genres of folk, traditional, Celtic and maritime music and beyond, and his recordings also appear on other artist compilations. $5 per person cash or check at the door; wine, beer, and light bites available for sale starting at 6:00 p.m.

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 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Gallery Show – “About Face” Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org “About Face” explores the artist as storyteller. How does an artist develop and arrange the elements of a good story—character, setting, plot, conflict, climax and resolution—through the format of a portrait? How do traditional and new media types aﬀect the impact of a portrait? This exhibition highlights portraits that tell a compelling story in a visually interesting way.

 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Gallery Show – “Fairies in the Garden” Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org Explore the nooks and crannies of the sculpture garden and try to find all the fairy houses. Bring your little fairies in their costumes for some lovely photographs or borrow one of our fairy costumes from our dress-up trunk. Visit the Arts Building to pick up a fairy house guide. “Fairies in the Garden” is held in memory of Mary Beth Harry.

 THROUGHOUT AUGUST Guest Artists Show - Artworks @ 7th 9128 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714 (410) 288-5278 • www.artworksat7th.com

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The work of Anne Machetto & Carl Wood (Photography & Watercolor) CalvART Gallery Please join us for the Opening Reception Saturday, August 6 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. CalvART Gallery Prince Frederick Center Rt. 4 and Rt. 231 (Between Sakura & Dream Weaver Cafe) Prince Frederick, MD www.calvartgallery.org

 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 National Night Out: In North Beach, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. along the boardwalk at the beach. Thank a first responder on this evening nationwide when residents band together against crime. Also in Shady Side, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Lula G. Scott Community Center in Shady Side. Free refreshments. Contact Mohan Grover at (410) 867-3034 for more information.

 TUESDAY – SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 – 6 Carnival sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department

Visitor Parking Lot 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk • North Beach, MD 20714 (301) 855-6681 • (410) 257-9618 • www.ci.north-beach.md.us

 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Back-to-Back Tours – Point Farm and Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road • St. Leonard, MD 20685 (410) 586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy guided tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory and Point Farm’s house and gardens on the first Wednesday of the month. Discover state-of-the-art science to local history and lore.

 THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Annual Cancer Gala 7 – 10 p.m. Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa 4165 Mears Avenue • Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (301) 855-8351 • www.RodNReelCancerGala.org Dance and dine under the stars, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, bountiful buﬀets, desserts and music. The Gala is a celebration of life with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for research, education and patient services.

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 First Free Friday 5 – 8 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com The museum is open free to the public from 5 – 8 p.m. with special entertainment and activities each month. The Drum Point Lighthouse will be open and 30-minute cruises are available on the “Wm. B. Tennison.” Deanna Dove will perform at 6:30 p.m.

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Maker’s Market 9 a.m. - Noon Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org Annmarie Garden hosts Maker’s Market on the first Saturday of the month featuring vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts and products.

 AUGUST 3 – SEPTEMBER 4 “Islands in the Mist” CalvART Gallery Prince Frederick Shopping Center • 98 S. Solomons Island Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 • (410) 257-7005 • www.calvertarts.org The art of Carl Wood and Anne Machetto. Join us for the opening reception, Saturday, August 6, 5 – 8 p.m.

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 World War II USO Remembrance Day (USO Night) 6 – 9 p.m. Solomons Riverwalk Solomons, MD info@circleofangels.org • www.circleofangels.net Free and open to the public, USO Night is on the boardwalk pavilion at Solomons Island. This musical event salutes those who trained at the Solomons base during WWII with original recordings from the era and live performers. Join us for such songs as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer and the big band sounds of the era. There will also be a wreath-laying ceremony. August 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

 THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Summer Fun Days Children’s Programs

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 26th Annual AIITCO Native American PowWow Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive • Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (301) 869-9381 • www.aiitco.com Bring lawn chairs and enjoy Native American dancers from across the country, listen to the sound of their drums and learn about Native American culture. Craft vendors with jewelry, pottery, books, music and native foods will be available. Check Web site for admission and times.

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

10 – 11:30 a.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Avenue • Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (410) 257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Free children's programs, crafts, games and exploration of the museum and its history.

Bay Breeze Concert Series – Two For You 7:30 p.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Avenue • Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (410) 257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Ralph and Janet are an energetic duo performing a wide variety of musical styles from the 40s through today on their second appearance to the series. All concerts are outdoors on the museum porch starting at 7:30 p.m. and free. This series of concerts is made possible with the cooperation of the Calvert County Commissioners and financial assistance from HELP Associates, Inc., the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and generous memberships.

The Sidewalk Chalk-a-Thon 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org Show oﬀ your artistic flair at the annual Sidewalk Chalkathon art contest. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to stop by the main desk at the Arts Building to register for free with admission to the Arts Building and free for members (otherwise there is a $1 per entry fee). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make some interesting art and stroll a colorful pathway. Who knows? You may even win a prize.

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Historic River Cruises

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Fossil Field Experience 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com This program is designed for adults and children 8 and older who want to learn more about fossils, where to find them, how to identify them and what they can tell us about the past. Space is limited and registration is required.

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Yard Sale

8 a.m. – 12 noon North Beach Volunteer Fire Department 8536 Bayside Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 • (410) 257.6564 The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a huge yard sale in their parking lot. Tables are available for $15 ea./$25 for two. To reserve a table please call (410) 231-1775 (must be reserved in advance).

Crab and Shrimp Feast

Fossil Field Experiences

First FREE Fridays

Summer Concerts

5 p.m. – 9 p.m. North Beach Volunteer Fire Department 8536 Bayside Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 • (410) 257.6564 A fundraiser for the North Beach Volunteer Fire, with food served until 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and may be purchased at the firehouse on Bayside Road, Ron’s Bay Pro Shop in Dunkirk or Tyler’s Tackle in Chesapeake Beach. Only 300 tickets will be sold, so get yours now! Menu: steamed crabs and shrimp, pulled pork BBQ, hot dogs, cole slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob plus Miller Light and Yuengling on tap.

Eat, Drink, Go Local – North Beach

Open Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk North Beach, MD 20714 (301) 855-6681 • (410) 257-9618 www.ci.north-beach.md.us

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Guided Canoe Trip

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary • 1920 Scientists Cliﬀs Road • Port Republic, MD 20676 • (410) 414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Reservations required; call (410) 414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org. Please note: Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.

7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum • 14200 Solomons Island Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Southern route participants depart from the Drum Point Lighthouse (Calvert Marine Museum) at 7:45 a.m. and head south, pausing to see Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses before stopping for lunch at The Bayside Inn on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses. The boat returns at about 4:30 p.m. to the museum. The fee is $130 for the day-long trip; lunch is on your own. Museum members pay $120. There is a $5 cancellation fee. Preregistration is required and space is limited.

 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Summer Fun Days Children’s Programs 10 – 11:30 a.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Avenue • Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (410) 257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Free children's programs, crafts, games and exploration of the museum and its history.

Archaeology Speakers Series – “...there is still some remains”: Excavations on the 18th Century Smith Plantation 7 p.m. Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jeﬀerson Patterson Park & Museum • 10515 Mackall Road • St. Leonard, MD 20685 (410) 586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Lecturer, Edward Chaney, Deputy Director, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. From 1711 to 1754, the Smith family lived at the mouth of St. Leonard Creek on property that is now part of JPPM. While the house has washed away, archaeological traces of the kitchen and outbuildings are preserved below the ground. Excavations have uncovered a number of structures including one of the oldest horse stables in the Chesapeake region. Join Mr. Chaney as he reports on the latest discoveries from this fascinating site.

Movie on the Beach Dusk 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk • North Beach, MD 20714 (301)-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • www.ci.north-beach.md.us Bring your family, chairs and a blanket and enjoy Eclipse on the beach.

 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Calvert Marine Museum’s Waterside Concert Series – ZZ Top & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Referred to as “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas,” ZZ Top has a style that is rooted in blues-based boogie rock and has has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator and a visionary. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have produced such classics as “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and “Crimson and Clover.” Gates open at 6 p.m.; show time at 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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 SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Walk Along the Bay Membership Event

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Maritime Performance Series – Bob Zentz 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road • Solomons, MD 20688 (410) 326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Bob Zentz is a well-known maritime musician from Norfolk, Virginia. As a performer, he is a prolific musician playing several dozen instruments in a repertoire of more than 2,000 songs. His albums span the genres of folk, traditional, Celtic and maritime music and beyond. Concert begins in the auditorium at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person at the door. Wine, beer and refreshments are available for sale.

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Calvert County Jousting Tournament 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Christ Church 3100 Broomes Island Road • Port Republic, MD 20676 (410) 586-0565 • www.christchurchcalvert.org The oﬃcial sport of Maryland, the tournament will be held for the 145th time in 2011. In addition to the tournament, there is a bazaar and country supper which benefits Christ Church. Jousting begins at noon; bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; country supper is from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Jazz at the Beach

5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk • North Beach, MD 20714 (301) 855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • www.ci.north-beach.md.us

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American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary • 1920 Scientists Cliﬀs Road • Port Republic, MD 20676 (410) 414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Take a walk along the Bay with Smithsonian marine biologist Denise Breitburg and Chesapeake Bay Foundation grassroots restoration coordinator March Damon. This is a special incentive for new members who join the American Chestnut Land Trust and for current members who recruit a new member. Registration required.

Guided Canoe Trip American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary • 1920 Scientists Cliﬀs Road • Port Republic, MD 20676 (410) 414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Reservations required; call (410) 414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org. Please note: Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.

 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 & 4 1st Annual “Smokin’ on the Bay” BBQ Competition 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. both days Herrington Harbour North Marina 389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD 20779 • (410) 867-4343 The Deale Elks Lodge 2528 invites you to its 1st Annual BBQ Competition, rain or shine! Live bands, food and beverage vendors. Bring your own chair but no coolers, please. For more information, visit: www.smokinonthebay.com.

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