Darlene Taylor at the AAM: Reclaiming Untold Stories Through Heirloom Memories
Currently on view through July 14th at the Academy Art Museum (AAM) is “Heirlooms,” – a profound and meaningful mixed media series by multidisciplinary artist Darlene Taylor. The collages incorporate vintage linens, laces, cottons, and buttons passed down from mother to daughter and friend to friend over generations. But Taylor doesn’t merely gather these textiles […]
Hopstart at Johns Hopkins is Making Our World a Better Place by David Reel
Last week, I had the honor and the privilege to serve as a volunteer mentor and as a volunteer judge at the 24th annual HOPSTART new venture awards program at Johns Hopkins University. Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education at Johns Hopkins, HOPSTART is a competition that challenges Hopkins students to develop a business plan […]
What’s All The Buzz About Bees?
Pollinators like bees are an essential part of the food web but they are in sharp decline as urbanization and the widespread use of pesticides continues to wipe out their habitat. You can help the environment and keep the world fed by learning to start your apiary, or beehive, with Chesapeake Forum’s Beekeeping Fundamentals and […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Picture!
The answer to last week’s mystery is barred owl, Strix varia, pictured below: Known colloquially as the hoot owl, the barred owl is not migratory. Most rarely move far from their home range, and likely mate for life. Barred owls raise one brood per year. Unlike other owls, barred owls may be heard calling during […]