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The SERC campus and trails will be closed to the public for winter forest management on the following Saturdays: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, and 28, and Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

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Visiting Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed Sundays and federal holidays.

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Thursday, Nov 21

Thursday, Dec 5

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50 Years of Discovery 

For half a century, SERC scientists have taken on environmental issues on Chesapeake Bay and around the world and uncovered new ways to protect the planet.  Learn more about SERC’s history and discoveries.