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Bay Shore Explorers
Workshop

Bay Shore Explorers

These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Location
Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet!

June 17th - Butterflies
July 1st - River Otters
July 15th - Bay Fish
July 29th - Bay Birds
August 12th - Turtles

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10:00am - 11:00am
 
 
 
 
 
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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.

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View Event Details
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

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10:00am - 12:00pm
 
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Bay Shore Explorers
Workshop

Bay Shore Explorers

These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Location
Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet!

June 17th - Butterflies
July 1st - River Otters
July 15th - Bay Fish
July 29th - Bay Birds
August 12th - Turtles

Register (email)
View Event Details
10:00am - 11:00am
 
From Trash to Treasure: Reconnecting with Urban Streams
Talk

From Trash to Treasure: Reconnecting with Urban Streams

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Hale, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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7:00pm - 8:30pm
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
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)
View Event Details
10:00am - 12:00pm
 
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Bay Shore Explorers
Workshop

Bay Shore Explorers

These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Location
Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet!

June 17th - Butterflies
July 1st - River Otters
July 15th - Bay Fish
July 29th - Bay Birds
August 12th - Turtles

Register (email)
View Event Details
10:00am - 11:00am
 
 
 
 
 

Jun 28, 2025, Jul 12, 2025, Jul 26, 2025, Aug 9, 2025

  • Morning Bird Hike

    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
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A trail through the forest

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds. Trails are crushed gravel with a few small hills. All experience levels are welcomed. Please bring your own binoculars. We will have a limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Limited to 20 participants and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free!

    June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2025, 7:30am - 9:00am

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    7:30am - 9:00am
  • SERC Teen Summer Programs

    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
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A river otter in front of aquatic grass and a blue crab, with a bat flying above

    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. Limited to 12 Teens and they must be accompanied by an adult.

    June 28th, Marine Biology: You’ll be collecting data, examining a variety of biodiversity in the Rhode River, and able to participate in oyster dissection.

    July 12th, Bat Biology: Learn about bats in Maryland, echolocation, and their importance in food webs with a Smithsonian Scientist.

    July 26th, River Otter Biology: Learn all about river otters and discover what their presence means for the Chesapeake Bay. You'll explore their role in the food web using microscopes, otter scat, and trail cameras.

    August 9th, Marsh Ecology: You’ll get to study marsh ecosystems with the same types of equipment and methods that our scientists use, from soil horizons and measuring marsh grass to identifying plant species.

    Free!

    June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Morning Bird Hike

    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
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A trail through the forest

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds. Trails are crushed gravel with a few small hills. All experience levels are welcomed. Please bring your own binoculars. We will have a limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Limited to 20 participants and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free!

    June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2025, 7:30am - 9:00am

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    7:30am - 9:00am
  • SERC Teen Summer Programs

    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
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A river otter in front of aquatic grass and a blue crab, with a bat flying above

    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. Limited to 12 Teens and they must be accompanied by an adult.

    June 28th, Marine Biology: You’ll be collecting data, examining a variety of biodiversity in the Rhode River, and able to participate in oyster dissection.

    July 12th, Bat Biology: Learn about bats in Maryland, echolocation, and their importance in food webs with a Smithsonian Scientist.

    July 26th, River Otter Biology: Learn all about river otters and discover what their presence means for the Chesapeake Bay. You'll explore their role in the food web using microscopes, otter scat, and trail cameras.

    August 9th, Marsh Ecology: You’ll get to study marsh ecosystems with the same types of equipment and methods that our scientists use, from soil horizons and measuring marsh grass to identifying plant species.

    Free!

    June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    10:00am - 12:00pm

Jun 17, 2025, Jul 1, 2025, Jul 15, 2025, Jul 29, 2025, Aug 12, 2025

  • Bay Shore Explorers

    Bay Shore Explorers

    These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A collage of 5 photos consisting of a butterfly, an osprey, a small fish, a river otter, and a diamondback terrapin

    Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet! Limited to 10 kids and they must be accompanied by an adult.

    June 17th - Butterflies

    July 1st - River Otters

    July 15th - Bay Fish

    July 29th - Bay Birds

    August 12th - Turtles

    Free!

    June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 12, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    10:00am - 11:00am
  • Bay Shore Explorers

    Bay Shore Explorers

    These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Register (email)

    Event Details

    A collage of 5 photos consisting of a butterfly, an osprey, a small fish, a river otter, and a diamondback terrapin

    Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet! Limited to 10 kids and they must be accompanied by an adult.

    June 17th - Butterflies

    July 1st - River Otters

    July 15th - Bay Fish

    July 29th - Bay Birds

    August 12th - Turtles

    Free!

    June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 12, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am

    SERC Reed Education Center

    Learn more about SERC Education

    Directions to SERC
    10:00am - 11:00am

Jul 15, 2025

  • From Trash to Treasure: Reconnecting with Urban Streams

    From Trash to Treasure: Reconnecting with Urban Streams

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
    Sign up online

    Event Details

    Female scientist wearing a green rain jacket crouches in a stream smiling at the camera, beside a V-shaped weir with water flowing over it.
    Rebecca Hale in a SERC stream, with a V-shaped weir for making measurements. (Photo: Kristen Goodhue)

    We often think of cities in opposition to nature. But cities have a rich natural history, including many freshwater ecosystems. Urban streams and rivers have been used as dumps for human waste and trash and have been buried, channeled or armored to protect cities from flooding. But urban streams also provide important sources of water, spiritual values, recreation, and an opportunity to connect with nature. On July 15, urban stream ecologist Rebecca Hale will reveal how people are creating new relationships with streams and rivers that reconnect city dwellers with urban nature and each other. Part of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s 60th anniversary webinar series.

    This event will be hosted entirely online, and it will be recorded. Closed captions will be available at the live event and on the recording. By signing up on Zoom, you will also receive a link to the recording a few days after the live event.

    Sign up on Zoom to watch live or on demand

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    7:00pm - 8:30pm

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