Animals Among Us
Students investigate invertebrates, mammals, amphibians, birds, fish, and reptiles through games and an outdoor investigation.
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship
Through demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and outdoor exploration, learn how humans have positive and negative impacts on the Chesapeake Bay. Students investigate the impact of trash, sediment, chemicals, plants, and animals within the watershed and how they affect the health of the Bay. Students develop a better understanding of how and why to become stewards of the Chesapeake Bay.
Climate Change
Obtain a better understand of the difference among climate change, global warming, and natural processes. Become aware of the causes and impacts of climate change.
Coastal Erosion & Sedimentation
Explore the causes and impacts of coastal erosion. Understand how ecosystems are influenced by soil processes. Tour the nearby restoration projects: stormwater management areas, riparian buffers, and pollination gardens.
Environmental Center Experience
Spend time exploring our Environmental Center with hands-on exhibits, which can include erosion, life cycles, submerged aquatic vegetation, and the hydrologic cycle. These exhibits change seasonally.
Plankton
Learn about microscopic life within water. Where do plankton fall in the food chain? Collect water samples and use a microscope and identification guide to determine the species of plankton.
Pollination
While hiking, learn the essential part pollinators play in plant reproduction. Discover why their numbers are declining and what we can do to help. Using the Engineering Design Plan, create hand pollinators.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
Only offered May through September
Discover the plant world beneath the water. Understand the role SAV plays in the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Explore our new SAV exhibit (coming in the Summer of 2025). Use a dichotomous key to identify SAV species.
Tree Identification & Dendrochronology
Learn how to identify local trees by their leaves, seeds, flowers, or bark. Use forestry tools to measure height, approximate age, and health.