Nature Initiative

A commitment to preserving our beautiful, natural surroundings

Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS).

With its unique waterfront location, Asbury~Solomons Island has a strong commitment to stewardship of the environment. The Go Green Committee, composed of residents, leads efforts to promote this stewardship through awareness and action.

The Go Green Committee gets credit for expanding the community’s recycling efforts. Members now are devoting energy to oyster gardening, with a goal of improving water quality in the Patuxent River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. In a partnership with the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS), members are growing baby oysters in cages under our dock and transferring them to a nearby reef when they are sufficiently mature. Earth Day is an event at Asbury~Solomons Island. Our annual celebration opens the community to students and other groups to highlight and promote the importance of environmental stewardship.