Spring Family Days

May 18 and 19
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join us Saturday, May 18 or Sunday May 19 for a weekend of science on the Bay! Chat with our researchers, seine for fish in the river and enjoy ecology-themed games and activities.
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Hours
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. We're only closed Sundays and federal holidays.

Internship Applications Open
Year-Round

Check deadlines, read stories of former interns and learn how to apply.

Photo of the Week

Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana
In 1850, an estimated 150 glaciers covered the mountains that would later form Glacier National Park. Today, only 25 glaciers remain larger than 25 acres. Loss of glaciers--and their meltwater--can lead to more severe droughts in late summer. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the mean annual temperature at the park has risen 1.33°C, almost twice as fast as the global average.
(Kevin Rose)


News and Research

Invaders' Away-Field Advantage

Unlike sports teams, the worst invasive species have better luck away than at home, or so many ecologists thought. John Parker's latest research throws doubt on a once-common assumption. (Photo: NPS)


Washingtonian Green Awards Honor
SERC Director

SERC director and blue crab expert Tuck Hines received one of The Washingtonian's five annual Green Awards this May. The Green Awards single out environmental innovation, including--for Dr. Hines--34 years of work saving Chesapeake Bay.


Newborn Weddell seals have most developed mammal brains

At birth baby Weddell seal brains are already 70 percent their adult size. Proportionally, that makes them the most precocious mammals recorded to date. (Regina Eisert)


Education and Events

Full Calendar of Events

Click HERE to go to our public calendar.

--Saturday, May 25, 9:00AM– 11:30AM
All Ages
"Canoe Excursion (5/25/13)"

--Wednesday, May 29, 10:00AM– 11:00AM
Parent-Child
"Puddle Stompers Pre-K Program: Croak and Hop (10-11 am)"

--Wednesday, May 29, 1:30PM– 2:30PM
Parent-Child
"Puddle Stompers Pre-K Program: Croak and Hop (1:30-2:30 pm)"

--Wednesday, June 05, 10:00AM– 11:00AM
Parent-Child
"Puddle Stompers Pre-K (Parent Child Program): Parts of a Plant"

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