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Saturday, Oct 14

  • Guided Canoe Trip
    Field Trip

    Guided Canoe Trip

    Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Paddle along the Rhode River while learning about the native wildlife of Chesapeake Bay! No prior experience necessary. Advanced signups required. Click for details and registration info.

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    9:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Archaeology Dig Day
    Citizen Science

    Archaeology Dig Day

    Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 9:30am - 3:30pm

    The SERC Archaeology Lab is looking for volunteers to help excavate sites on our campus in Edgewater, Maryland. Volunteers will work alongside researchers and citizen scientists to excavate units, sieve sediment, and wash and sort artifacts.

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    9:30AM - 3:30PM

Tuesday, Oct 17

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50 Years of Discovery 

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