Tours are limited to 10 people and require advance signup with dates announced ahead of time. If you have questions or comments, or if the tour you wish to attend is full and you would like to be added to a waitlist, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.  Please note, if a tour has two or fewer registrations, it may be subject to cancellation. We will let registrants know at least 24 hours in advance. Additionally, we reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather or other safety concerns. 

Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and involve about one (1) mile of hiking, starting at the Reed Education Center (directions). These tours are adult-oriented and will include walks on uneven and unpaved, gravely forest paths and wooden marsh walkways with some inclines. Proper footwear is required (no flip flops). Closed toed, secure shoes are strongly encouraged.

If you have questions or comments, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.

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Dates and times:

• September 24, 9:00am - 11:45am
• October 8, 9:00am - 11:45am
• October 22, 9:00am - 11:45am

Trip duration: 2.5 hours

Cost:

Payment by cash or check only and you must pre-register by emailing SERCOutreach@si.edu.

Ages 8-13: $18
Ages 14 and up: $20

Trips are:

• limited to 18 people
• open to ages 8 and up
• pairs and families suggested
• following federal government COVID-19 safety guidelines

Dates and times:

• September 17, 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm
• October 15, 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm
• November 5, 2022, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Cost: Free!

This hike is open to: Anyone ages 8 and up!

Distance: 1.5 mi (round trip)

Trail type: Uneven terrain

Closed-toed shoes and bug spray recommended.

Call 443-482-2388 or email BorgerE@si.edu with the subject line "Public Nature Hike" for more details.

Ellen Stofan. Photo by Jim Preston, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM2018-01471)

In our finale Earth Optimism webinar of 2022, find out how going to space has helped improve live on Earth! Ellen Stofan will explore how satellite observations and other space technologies are transforming our view of Earth, and yielding new insights for keeping our home planet sustainable. Stofan is a planetary geologist who served as the first female director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and a former chief scientist for NASA. She now serves as the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Science and Research.

This webinar will be recorded. By signing up on Zoom, you'll be able to watch the live event and receive a link to the recording a few days after it airs. Closed captioning will be available at the live webinar and on the recording. 

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See more past and upcoming SERC science talks

Tours are limited to 10 people and require advance signup with dates announced ahead of time. If you have questions or comments, or if the tour you wish to attend is full and you would like to be added to a waitlist, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.  Please note, if a tour has two or fewer registrations, it may be subject to cancellation. We will let registrants know at least 24 hours in advance. Additionally, we reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather or other safety concerns. 

Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and involve about one (1) mile of hiking, starting at the Reed Education Center (directions). These tours are adult-oriented and will include walks on uneven and unpaved, gravely forest paths and wooden marsh walkways with some inclines. Proper footwear is required (no flip flops). Closed toed, secure shoes are strongly encouraged.

If you have questions or comments, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.

Interested in becoming a SERC docent? Learn how to get involved!

If you do not see a signup form on the date you wish to book, it means that tour is full. If you wish to be added to a waitlist for any of the tours, please email SERCPublictours@si.edu.

Dates and times:

• September 24, 9:00am - 11:45am
• October 8, 9:00am - 11:45am
• October 22, 9:00am - 11:45am

Trip duration: 2.5 hours

Cost:

Payment by cash or check only and you must pre-register by emailing SERCOutreach@si.edu.

Ages 8-13: $18
Ages 14 and up: $20

Trips are:

• limited to 18 people
• open to ages 8 and up
• pairs and families suggested
• following federal government COVID-19 safety guidelines

Tours are limited to 10 people and require advance signup with dates announced ahead of time. If you have questions or comments, or if the tour you wish to attend is full and you would like to be added to a waitlist, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.  Please note, if a tour has two or fewer registrations, it may be subject to cancellation. We will let registrants know at least 24 hours in advance. Additionally, we reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather or other safety concerns. 

Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and involve about one (1) mile of hiking, starting at the Reed Education Center (directions). These tours are adult-oriented and will include walks on uneven and unpaved, gravely forest paths and wooden marsh walkways with some inclines. Proper footwear is required (no flip flops). Closed toed, secure shoes are strongly encouraged.

If you have questions or comments, please send us a message at SERCPublictours@si.edu.

Interested in becoming a SERC docent? Learn how to get involved!