Restoring the Bay....one wetland at a time
Environmental Concern is committed to improving water quality and creating, restoring, and conserving wetlands, living shorelines, and other natural habitats through education and outreach, propagation of native plant species, and professional design and installation.
Help us restore the Bay! Our founder pioneered the field of wetland restoration, and over the last 50 years, we have successfully restored more than 50 miles of shoreline in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Please consider supporting our work with a donation today! In addition to our restoration efforts, we also educate professionals and the community and advocate for meaningful conservation initiatives. Sign up to receive our latest news and events.
Paid Environmental Internship Opportunity in Virginia Beach, VA.
This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience with wetland plant ID and planting a wetland mitigation bank.
The project is in Virginia Beach, VA during the months of September and October, 2025.
To apply, please email Paige Cahall pcahall@wetland.org or call for more information 410-745-9620.
Eastern Shore Seed Steward Program
We’ll show you how to identify native plants in your yard and harvest their seeds. You can plant some in your garden and donate some to our nursery. You will help us grow more native plants, and your yard will become a better habitat for all the native creatures that thrive on the food and protection that native plants provide.
The annual native seed harvesting process starts in the summer and continues through the fall. We do this at our nursery every year – now you can magnify our effort by being a “Seed Steward” at home!
This activity is appropriate for all ages – from 4 to 94. Families, garden clubs, 4-H groups, neighbors, church groups, and all Eastern Shore communities and organizations are welcome to join the program.
As a Seed Steward, you’ll receive discounts on plants, seed harvesting education programs, and invitations to our appreciation events. If your seeds are healthy, and they can be identified as true native seeds, you will receive an Eastern Shore Habitat Sign for your garden.
A donation of $10 is requested to support the program and to fund the signs.
