Lontra canadensis, the North American river otter (Photo: Matthew Fryer)

Learn about river otters in the Chesapeake Bay, in a two-part event for kids and adults! Once you sign up online, you'll be able to enter the webinar any time after it starts. You can participate in the drawing event at 6pm, the lecture at 7pm, or both. This event was recorded. Sign up online to view the recording.

Part 1: Otter Anatomy - Draw An Otter With A Biologist (6-6:45pm)

You just need a sketch pad, pencil and a decent Internet connection. Ideal for ages 6-adult, and anyone who likes mixing art and science.

Part 2: Lecture - Things You "Otter" Know (7-8pm)

Karen McDonald (Photo: SERC)

River otters are a mostly nocturnal and notoriously shy species that biologists are just beginning to understand. In this science talk, Karen McDonald will explore what we know, what we don't know and the research SERC is conducting about otters. Younger kids can download this coloring sheet to do during the talk or afterwards.

Want to go deeper? Join Karen McDonald on Feb. 23, for a two-hour workshop on using game cameras to film wildlife near your home. Game camera NOT required to attend! 
Game Camera Workshop: How To Track Wildlife In Your Own Backyard
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30pm ET
Details and registration

See past and upcoming virtual lectures

Did you get inspired by our evening lecture on river otters? Are you interested in learning more about using game cameras to look at the wildlife around you at night? Join SERC education specialist Karen McDonald for a two-hour introductory workshop on how to use game cameras for tracking some of the common wildlife found in and around your home. A game camera is NOT required to attend! We'll go over the features of what makes a good game camera and how to set them up. 

Cost: $25. All funds go to support the SERC Education program.

To register, please e-mail McDonaldK@si.edu. Suggested for ages 15 and older. A parent or guardian's permission is required for minors.