Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy

08/11/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Work Anniversary to Lila Powell, our Steward Engagement Specialist, and Gaby Roffe, our Director of Education and Community Engagement!

Over the past year, Lila and Gaby have brought incredible energy, passion, and dedication to WSA! They are strengthening connections with our Stewards, expanding opportunities for learning and engagement, and inspiring more people to take action for our local waterways. 🌱💧

We’re so grateful to have them on Team WSA and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the years ahead. Please join us in celebrating Lila and Gaby! 💚

08/11/2026

Being part of GreenGive is a powerful opportunity to join forces with fellow environmental nonprofits across Anne Arundel County, amplify our collective impact, and inspire our community to support local environmental action. We encourage other environmental organizations to apply and be part of GreenGive.

CALL FOR PARTNERS!🍃

The new partner application is open for the 2027 GreenGive! This collaborative giving event brings Anne Arundel County environmental nonprofits together to amplify our impact and inspire community support.

If your organization is interested in joining this incredible partnership, now is the time to apply!

🗓️ Application deadline: September 1, 2026
📝Application link: https://forms.gle/AmAtAetvSNFVnmcb7

08/06/2026

📣 We're hiring! If you or someone you know would be a great fit as Director of Restoration, share this opportunity and apply today! 🎉

🌳 This role leads a team to spark environmental restoration throughout Anne Arundel County. We're looking for an experienced leader with practical expertise and a passion for grassroots action.

This role comes with stellar benefits, including a hybrid work environment, platinum level healthcare package, 401k, and 26 annual leave days! 😎

✨ Why Join WSA?
We're committed to ensuring the communities of AACo are actively engaged in creating a healthier environment for all. Your work will help support this vision!

Position is open until filled. Learn more about the role: https://aawsa.org/hiring

📄 How to Apply
Send email and cover letter to [email protected] (well qualified candidates, send duplicate email to Executive Director Suzanne Etgen [email protected])

08/04/2026

Don't miss the last webinar of our Summer Learning Series! ☀

At noon on Wednesday, August 12, join WSA's Marley Mckind and Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Annabelle Harvey as they explore environmental justice and advocacy and how these topics connect to our work in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. 🌎💚🌊

WEBINAR DETAILS
Wed, August 12
12pm - 1pm
*Must register to be sent a virtual meeting link

Webinar is free and open to anyone! Please share this webinar with others and invite a friend to join you online!

Register today: https://aawsa.org/event-calendar/summerlearningseries-eja

07/31/2026

📣 We're hiring! If you or someone you know would be a great fit as Director of Restoration, share this opportunity and apply today! 🎉

🌳 This role leads a team to spark environmental restoration throughout Anne Arundel County. We're looking for an experienced leader with practical expertise and a passion for grassroots action.

This role comes with stellar benefits, including a hybrid work environment, platinum level healthcare package, 401k, and 26 annual leave days! 😎

✨ Why Join WSA?
We're committed to ensuring the communities of AACo are actively engaged in creating a healthier environment for all. Your work will help support this vision!

📄Position is open until filled. Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://aawsa.org/hiring

Send email and cover letter to [email protected] (well qualified candidates, send duplicate email to Executive Director Suzanne Etgen [email protected]).

07/28/2026

🌼 We have a little more maintenance to do at Pumphrey Park! Tomorrow evening (Wed, 7/29) come join us and bring a friend!

Together, we'll keep it thriving by pulling weeds, removing bermuda grass, and applying fresh mulch. 🌱💚 Every helping hand makes a difference!

All are welcome to join, no experience necessary! Tools and gloves provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3QXzfQr

07/24/2026

Save some trees with us this Saturday! 🌳💚

Join WSA's Save Our Trees as we tackle invasive vines on trees in Quiet Waters Park. Bring a friend with you too - the more help, the more trees we can save together!

No experience necessary, all are welcome.

📍Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
🗓 Saturday, July 25
🕘 9am - 11am

🌱 Learn more & signup: https://aawsa.org/event-calendar/save-our-trees-july-25-2026

07/23/2026

Happy 1 Year Workiversary to Marley!! 🎉🎉

🌳🌸Over the past year, Marley has made an incredible impact as our Community Restoration Manager. By engaging congregations throughout the county and communities across the northern and western regions, she has helped design, install, and maintain conservation landscapes and restoration projects that strengthen both our environment and our communities.

We're so grateful for everything you've accomplished, Marley! Can't wait to see what's ahead!

💚 You can even say congratulations to her yourself by joining in for next Wednesday's (7/29) planting maintenance event at Riverside Park from 6pm - 8pm!

🌼 Learn more about the maintenance event here: https://aawsa.org/event-calendar/riverside-maintenance-july-2026

07/20/2026

We're hiring for a Director of Restoration!

🌳 This role leads a team to spark environmental restoration throughout Anne Arundel County. We're looking for an experienced leader with practical expertise and a passion for grassroots action.

✨ Why join WSA?
We're committed to ensuring the communities of Anne Arundel County are actively engaged in creating a healthier environment for all. Your work will help support this vision!

📄 More About Role: https://aawsa.org/hiring

📨 Send email and cover letter to [email protected] (well qualified candidates, send duplicate email to Executive Director Suzanne Etgen [email protected])

Position is open until filled.

👋 Know someone who may be interested? Share this position with them!

07/17/2026

We planted a beautiful conservation landscape in Pumphrey Park this spring - now it's time to give it a little TLC! 💚Will you join us?

🌼 Conservation landscapes support native plants, filter stormwater, provide habitat for wildlife, and make our parks even more beautiful.

🌱 Help us keep it thriving by pulling weeds, removing Bermuda grass, and refreshing the mulch. Every helping hand makes a difference!

💙 Bring a friend, share this volunteer opportunity with your network, and join us for a fun day of giving back to nature and community!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4pulp4Z