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Saturday, July 12, 2025

  • Morning Bird Hike
    Family Program

    Morning Bird Hike

    These programs are free and open to ages 13 and older!

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds.

    Register (email)
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    7:30am - 9:00am
  • SERC Teen Summer Programs
    Workshop

    SERC Teen Summer Programs

    These programs are free and open to Teens ages 13-16!

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Explore the world of Smithsonian scientists with educators from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn about biodiversity through hands-on activities reflecting real research practices.

    June 28th - Marine Biology
    July 12th - Bat Biology
    July 26th - River Otter Biology
    August 9th - Marsh Ecology

    Register (email)
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    10:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025

  • Morning Bird Hike
    Family Program

    Morning Bird Hike

    These programs are free and open to ages 13 and older!

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds.

    Register (email)
    View Event Details
    7:30am - 9:00am
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Visiting Hours

New hours: SERC is open for hiking and paddling Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.!

Our Woodlawn History Center is located just past the security kiosk. Find out when to visit.

Plan your visit!

60 Years of Discovery 

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