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Come explore, investigate, and get involved at Bay Day

Monday, April 6, 2026

The following is a press release from Maryland Coastal Bays:

(April 6, 2026) The 7th annual Bay Day event returns to White Horse Park in Ocean Pines on Sunday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bay Day is a collaborative conservation effort between the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Ocean Pines Association aimed to engage the community in local environmental efforts and, ultimately, help improve the health of the waterways that shoulder the residential shores of Ocean Pines. This free, family-friendly event caters to all age groups through hands-on activities, boat tours, live music, food trucks, live animal exhibits, and more.

“Protecting the Coastal Bays starts with informed and engaged citizens,” says MCBP Board Chair Steve Taylor adding, “Bay Day brings our community together to learn, connect, and take action for clean, beautiful waterways.”

“It’s great to have the opportunity to work with Maryland Coastal Bays again this year,” said Debbie Donahue, Director of Recreation and Parks. “We look forward to this event every year, as it is not only informative and enjoyable, but also marks the start of the summer season here in Ocean Pines.”

“People should feel welcome to come and stay all day,” Liz Wist, MCBP Education Coordinator says. “The idea behind Bay Day is to provide something for everyone- from the person looking for volunteer opportunities, to someone who wants to experience the Coastal Bays from a boat for the first time.”

The event this year will feature more than 25 conservation partners, including the Worcester County Garden Club, the Delmarva Discovery Museum, the National Aquarium, the Art League of Ocean City, and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. There will be live music, bay boat tours, and food vendors. The first 200 attendees will receive a canvas bag, hand-painted by students from Worcester County Public Schools.

The Passport Book and Scavenger Hunt will be back again this year. Attendees can travel around the event, engaging with the exhibitors, collecting stamps, and using their observation skills to find hidden critters around the site.

For more information on Bay Day updates, visit the “Bay Day in Ocean Pines” event on Facebook at fb.me/e/5t9bFCnO5

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a 501 (C) (3) consensus non-profit, partially funded by the EPA, dedicated to protecting the Coastal Bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island through education and restoration projects.

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