3rd Floor Views

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) oversees the Maryland Green Schools Program, which was established in 1999 as a sustainable schools program. The program promotes responsible environmental stewardship and provides educational opportunities for grades PreK through 12.In 2014 the Maryland State Department of Education made environmental education part of graduation requirements for all Maryland students. The Green School program supports these education r...

This week on Third Floor Views we are speaking with Raymond Cooper, Founder and CEO of Rhema Motors, manufacturing Electric Cars in Prince George’s County. Rhema Motors is the 1st African American owned Electric Car manufacturer in the U.S. They have started their 81′ Dodge Omni Horizon Electric Drag Car project intending to race it in Bristol, Tennessee Oct 14-16 at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Cooper says “The car will also be the ‘Mule/Pre-Prototype’ that we use to add our propr...

Are you looking for the best outdoor play spaces in Maryland to while away the wonderful lazy days of summer? Something your kids will love to explore, play on and spend time outside in? Katrina Kessler of Maryland Kiddos shares with us her picks for the best playgrounds and outdoor play spaces in Maryland. Have a listen for all of the details.You can email Katrina @ [email protected] or find her on Instagram @MarylandKiddos.Summer Playground FavoritesCabin John- BethesdaGranvil...

This week on Third Floor Views we talk with Dr. Katherine Edwards and Dr. Margaret Turner of Annapolis Pediatrics about kids, vaccinations and COVID. Starting with the basics; who can and should get vaccinated against COVID and what can vaccinated kids can do safely? We discuss what younger, unvaccinated kids need to do this summer to stay safe. When might younger kids be eligible for vaccination and what is the potential timeline? What do parents need to do to get their kids ready for the CO...

This week on Third Floor Views we explore gardening with native plants. Join us to discuss the benefits of native plants, how to choose them, and how to care for them. We talk about how to make your yard wildlife habitat certified and a variety of resources available to learn more about the benefits of using native plants in your garden.Amy Clements, professional gardener and certified watershed steward, gives lots of tips and useful advice for your yard. She also takes us on a tour of her pe...

The Jordan McNair Foundation’s goal is to keep student athletes safe and diminish the number of heat-related deaths that occur each year. The foundation also sponsors programs aimed at community involvement and engagement.If you are the parent of a student athlete this could be some of the most important information you will hear that will keep your child safe. Parents, coaches and student athletes need to recognize the warning signs of heat-related stress, and they need to be prepared to imm...

This week on Third Floor Views we talked to the folks from Operation ARTS Foundation (www.operationarts.com) and Sonor Wines America (http://Sonorwinesamerica.com) who have formed a unique partnership to promote local musicians and local wines. Together they will be hosting a competition to find a band who will help create a music infused wine. Listen to the interview to learn more about Operation ARTS Foundation, Sonor Wines America, the sonification process, and the upcoming competition. Po...

On this week’s Third Floor Views, we spoke with Aladrian Wetzel, Executive Director of Two Strikes Theatre Collective about local theater, strong Black women artists, and the power to persevere.Two Strikes Theatre Collective, based in Baltimore, was founded in July of 2019 with the mission to “create art that is unapologetically Black femme centric, to upset the white patriarchal status quo, and to provide creative outlets for Black women in the Baltimore community to express themselves throu...

This last year has been a wild ride for kids of all ages, and we’re seeing kids exhibit concerning behaviors including irritability, fatigue, loneliness, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, and lack of academic progress.We spoke to Summit School Psychologists Genevieve White and Dr. Leslie Eget about how the last year has impacted childrens’ mental health, reasons difficult behaviors are on the rise, and how we can reverse some of the impact of the last year. Tune in to also learn a...

Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Owings Mills is a rare and imperiled eastern U.S. Serpentine Grassland. Join our discussion with Dr. Anahí Espíndola from the University of Maryland to talk about bugs, butterflies and how they all interact.We talked about what it takes to be an entomologist; native pollinators and what people can do in their yards to help pollinators; how to handle weed and pest control, and fertilizer; and suggestions on where to see some interesting pollinators,...