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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

  • 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
  • Film Screening: Power of the Paddle
    Talk

    Film Screening: Power of the Paddle

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

    Speaker: Chris Hopkinson

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    7:00pm - 8:30pm

Saturday, June 28, 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.

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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

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    10:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

  • 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
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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.