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The Reed Education Center and surrounding trailheads are closed to the public until early April 2023 for maintenance. Our trails are open but only accessible from the trailhead near the main campus. Parking is available in the gravel lot on the main campus. Read Plan Your Visit for information on where to park, updated maps and hours, safety, and more.

The Woodlawn History Center is open Fri. & Sat. with extended hours from 10am-2pm!

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Professional Development & Science Courses

  • Teachers from Prince George's County Public School District participating in a teacher training program

    Spend a summer embedded in a research lab!

    Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

  • A scientist holding an oyster in front of two people while they look at it, intrigued

    Professional development workshops focused on fostering environmental literacy through place-based teaching

    Chesapeake Bay Environmental Literacy Educator Training (EnLET)

  • Three teachers working on a professional development activity

    Work with instructors and complete a hands-on activity that you can share with your students

    Science Practices and Techniques (SPAT) Teacher's Academy

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Edgewater, MD 21037-0028
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