Using interactive songs and stories, Janie Meneely brings to life the world of the Chesapeake Bay oystermen, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and fun. This program gives children who live far from the Chesapeake Bay a briny taste of their Maryland heritage.

Meneely is a local musician and the former editor of the Chesapeake Bay Magazine. She has been an active participant in the Maryland Artists-in-Education program, presenting her Chesapeake Songs and Stories program in Maryland schools. She also has published two children's books, including Santa and the Skipjack and Ellie and the Swan.

Photo credit: Jay Fleming